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Sales rose 4% in early 2025, as an eight-point blueprint seeks to raise the minimum wage and bolster stocks.

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Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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Artificial intelligence

AI breakthroughs from companies like DeepSeek may finally crack the “cocktail party” problem for hearing aids.

Can AI finally help hearing aids deliver in noisy environments? | KrASIA

Can AI finally help hearing aids deliver in noisy environments?

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

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How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

Sharge has sidestepped the mass market, focusing instead on high-end, tech-savvy customers—and now, AI hardware users.

This company sells power banks and chargers that cost twice as much—and still has a cult following | KrASIA

This company sells power banks and chargers that cost twice as much—and still has a cult following

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia | KrASIA Archives

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

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Indonesian regulators block illegal trading websites following complaints on social media. Bappebti has announced that binary options are illegal.

Indonesian regulators block illegal trading websites following complaints on social media | KrASIA

Indonesian regulators block illegal trading websites following complaints on social media

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Khamila Mulia

NFTs gain popularity in Indonesia, but digital literacy still lagging. Amateur creators in Indonesia are rushing to mint and sell random images on OpenSea.

NFTs gain popularity in Indonesia, but digital literacy is still lagging | KrASIA

NFTs gain popularity in Indonesia, but digital literacy is still lagging

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Protos Labs protects insurers and policyholders against cybersecurity risks. Through statistical modeling, the startup helps insurers price premiums.

Protos Labs protects insurers and policyholders against cybersecurity risks | KrASIA

Protos Labs protects insurers and policyholders against cybersecurity risks

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Swee En Tan

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

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Daily Digest | Fake it til you make it? How many super apps do we need in Southeast Asia?

Daily Digest | Fake it til you make it? | KrASIA

Daily Digest | Fake it til you make it?

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How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

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Sati provides on-demand mental health support with volunteer-run application. The startup's service is based on one co-founder’s personal experience.

Sati provides on-demand mental health support with volunteer-run application | KrASIA

Sati provides on-demand mental health support with volunteer-run application

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Sarah Koh

The Uptake Daily Digest | 996 never really went away.

Daily Digest | 996 never really went away | KrASIA

Daily Digest | 996 never really went away

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

Traveloka, a Southeast Asian travel platform, helps users book flights, hotels, and local experiences seamlessly.

Traveloka

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

Southeast Asian platforms seek ‘super app’ label to emulate Grab and Gojek. Shopee, Traveloka, and AirAsia have ventured into an array of services.

Southeast Asian platforms seek ‘super app’ label to emulate Grab and Gojek | KrASIA

Southeast Asian platforms seek ‘super app’ label to emulate Grab and Gojek

The Uptake Daily Digest | In silico. Decentralization meets traditional finance.

Daily Digest | In silico | KrASIA

Daily Digest | In silico

ProfilePrint optimizes the search for food ingredients with flavor ‘fingerprinting’ technology. The company has already commercialized its solution.