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

East Asia

Honda, a Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, produces fuel-efficient cars, eco-friendly hybrid models, and advanced mobility solutions.

Honda

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Nissan, a Japanese automaker, is known for leading the development of electric vehicles, fuel-efficient cars, and advanced safety technologies.

Nissan

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

Electric Vehicles

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.

Transportation

Nissan reportedly wants out of the proposed merger, but conflicting statements leave the deal’s fate uncertain.

Nissan hits the brakes on Honda merger talks, throwing the deal into limbo | KrASIA

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Nissan hits the brakes on Honda merger talks, throwing the deal into limbo

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

KrASIA

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

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

Investment

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

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

Deals in brief: Syfe bids for ASX-listed Selfwealth, Malaysia’s KMP backs Swift Bridge, SoftBank in talks to acquire chipmaker Ampere, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Syfe bids for ASX-listed Selfwealth, Malaysia’s KMP backs Swift Bridge, SoftBank in talks to acquire chipmaker Ampere, and more

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KrASIA Writers

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor, a Chinese automaker, manufactures passenger and commercial vehicles through various brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

Myanmar

Gray market sales are flourishing without official imports or support from Toyota and others.

Myanmar EV registrations triple, but brands face "parallel import" risks | KrASIA

Myanmar EV registrations triple, but brands face &#8220;parallel import&#8221; risks

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

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

Xiaomi

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Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

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

E-commerce

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

Amazon’s smartphone market share was driven by Xiaomi, Samsung, and OnePlus.

Amazon trumps Flipkart in online sales of smartphones in Q2 2020 | KrASIA

Amazon trumps Flipkart in online sales of smartphones in Q2 2020

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

After reflecting on Xiaomi's rise since 2010, the company faces daunting challenges going forward.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun pledges RMB 10 billion in R&D this year at company's 10th anniversary event | KrASIA

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun pledges RMB 10 billion in R&#038;D this year at company&#8217;s 10th anniversary event

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Wency Chen

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

Xiaomi marched into the chip development field in 2014 but has yet to deliver solid results.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun says Mix Alpha phone nixed, in-house chip development faces 'difficulties' | KrASIA

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun says Mix Alpha phone nixed, in-house chip development faces &#8216;difficulties&#8217;

Xiaomi continued to be the number one player, with about 29% market share, followed by Samsung and Vivo.

Indian smartphone market set to recover in second half of the year | KrASIA

Indian smartphone market set to recover in second half of the year

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

Fintech

India banned 47 more Chinese apps including Xiaomi's Mi Browser Pro and Baidu Search.

Indian government's ban on Xiaomi's apps may hurt its long-term revenue strategy | KrASIA

Indian government&#8217;s ban on Xiaomi&#8217;s apps may hurt its long-term revenue strategy

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

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

Tencent

Chinese fintech firms have identified the Indonesian market as an attractive expansion destination given its resemblance to the early days of China's fintech revolution.

Serving the unbanked: China's influence on Indonesia's fintech development (Part 1 of 2) | KrASIA

Serving the unbanked: China&#8217;s influence on Indonesia&#8217;s fintech development (Part 1 of 2)

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Khamila Mulia

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

Autonomous Vehicles

The move follows EV maker Li Auto's strong Nasdaq debut.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba-backed EV maker Xpeng Motors to kick off USD 700 million US IPO | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba-backed EV maker Xpeng Motors to kick off USD 700 million US IPO

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Song Jingli

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

Chinese home appliance companies are modernizing by empowering their products with technology.

These six Chinese home appliance brands are bringing the Internet of Things to your home | KrASIA

These six Chinese home appliance brands are bringing the Internet of Things to your home

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AJ Cortese

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

This plan is still in the "preparation phase" awaiting its first 300,000 members.

Xiaomi

Amazon trumps Flipkart in online sales of smartphones in Q2 2020

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun pledges RMB 10 billion in R&D this year at company’s 10th anniversary event

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun says Mix Alpha phone nixed, in-house chip development faces ‘difficulties’

Indian smartphone market set to recover in second half of the year

Indian government’s ban on Xiaomi’s apps may hurt its long-term revenue strategy

Serving the unbanked: China’s influence on Indonesia’s fintech development (Part 1 of 2)

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba-backed EV maker Xpeng Motors to kick off USD 700 million US IPO

These six Chinese home appliance brands are bringing the Internet of Things to your home

Finance giant Fosun the latest to jump into China’s expanding mutual aid market

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Nissan hits the brakes on Honda merger talks, throwing the deal into limbo

Deals in brief: Syfe bids for ASX-listed Selfwealth, Malaysia’s KMP backs Swift Bridge, SoftBank in talks to acquire chipmaker Ampere, and more

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