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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

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With contingency plans and supplier alternatives lined up, Chinese automakers appear ready for the turbulence.

Trump’s new tariffs rattle supply chains, but China’s EV firms aren’t blinking

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36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. 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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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Services

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

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Once mistaken for a foreign brand, Pelliot is now bound for an IPO as one of China’s top outdoor apparel labels.

Budget brand no more? Pelliot readies Hong Kong IPO after profit surge

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Asmoke is reengineering barbecue with sensors and startup swagger, betting that pitmasters are ready for a tech upgrade.

Can a smart grill from China earn a place in American backyards?

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

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

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Tencent

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

Deep Tech

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

The Chinese internet giants aimed to snap up one million H20 chips before the latest US curbs.

ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent stockpile billions worth of Nvidia chips

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OpenAI researches advanced AI models, like ChatGPT, contributing to natural language processing, machine learning, and innovation in AI.

OpenAI

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

Artificial Intelligence

Critics say the ChatGPT-fueled trend exposes gaps in current US law.

Ghibli-style AI images ignite debate over art copyright protections

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: SoftBank to anchor OpenAI’s USD 40 billion raise, Hoopi secures funding for collectibles push, ShopUp and Sary confirm merger, and more

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Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

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How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

New regulatory measures have halted Tesla’s Full Self-Driving pilot in China—for now.

Tesla forced to suspend China FSD trial under stricter update rules

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A cheaper Model Y is coming to China, but can it compete with local EV makers on more than just price?

Facing a tough test in China, Tesla’s next move is a budget Model Y

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

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The Tesla boss reprises his role as the industry's "spiritual leader" while the Trump factor adds questions.

Elon Musk and China chase humanoid dreams with echoes of EV buildup

Preorders for the new Model Y seem strong, but Tesla faces growing pressure from Chinese automakers launching competitive alternatives.

Tesla’s refreshed Model Y lands in China as rivals close in

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xiaomi

A Guangdong-based business owner shares what it’s like to drive both a Tesla Model 3 and a Xiaomi SU7.

Driver’s diary: Tesla Model 3 and Xiaomi SU7—how they compare on the road

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

Gojek

GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

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

Grab

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

Uber is a mobility platform that connects users to ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services, operating in cities worldwide.

Uber

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

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The upstart expands in Southeast Asia, challenging Uber with its Hong Kong entry.

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