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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

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After going viral in China, Botare’s hanging tissue pack is making waves abroad—with TikTok as its launchpad.

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

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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.

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

Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more

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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

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

Starting at RMB 119,800 (USD 16,800), Nio’s compact EV will launch in China before making its way to Europe and other markets.

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push | KrASIA

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push

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

Artificial Intelligence

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Unmanned mining technology is expected to solve the problems of high oil consumption, heavy pollution, low efficiency, and unsafe working conditions in the industry.

Chinese battery maker CATL to make unmanned electric mining technology | KrASIA

Chinese battery maker CATL to make unmanned electric mining technology

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Jack Ma appears on stage as a hologram at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on July 9. Courtesy of WAIC via South China Morning Post.

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

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Ma explained how Chinese technicians developed a machine powered by algorithms during the pandemic that was 60 times more efficient than a human doctor.

Jack Ma encourages more AI cooperation as Elon Musk says Tesla is close to L5 autonomous driving | KrASIA

Jack Ma encourages more AI cooperation as Elon Musk says Tesla is close to L5 autonomous driving

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

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Cambricon, the AI chip manufacturer behind Huawei's smartphones, is expected to raise USD 3.6 billion in a STAR Market IPO.

KEY STAT | Huawei's previous partner Cambricon to become China's first AI chip stock | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Huawei&#8217;s previous partner Cambricon to become China&#8217;s first AI chip stock

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

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ByteDance's newest launch raises questions on its enterprise strategy.

What is ByteDance's new enterprise product Volcano Engine all about? | KrASIA

What is ByteDance&#8217;s new enterprise product Volcano Engine all about?

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Lin Lingyi

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

Medtech

Shukun wants to increase the efficiency of doctors around China so more patients can receive care.

AI to boost doctors' efficiency with imaging diagnostics: Inside China's Startups | KrASIA

AI to boost doctors&#8217; efficiency with imaging diagnostics: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

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Autonomous Driving

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Challenges to TuSimple’s autonomous trucking network include both regulatory and technical obstacles.

TuSimple appears ready for a nationwide autonomous freight network with its partner UPS, but challenges remain | KrASIA

TuSimple appears ready for a nationwide autonomous freight network with its partner UPS, but challenges remain

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

Xpeng Motors launches EV with Xavier brain that controls self-driving.

China's 'Tesla killer' becomes first to use latest Nvidia AI chip | KrASIA

China&#8217;s &#8216;Tesla killer&#8217; becomes first to use latest Nvidia AI chip

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Ibex develops clinical-grade, AI-based solutions that help pathologists detect and grade cancer in biopsies.

Israeli AI diagnostics firm Ibex to roll out cancer screening for NHS patients in the UK | KrASIA

Israeli AI diagnostics firm Ibex to roll out cancer screening for NHS patients in the UK

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Amity plans to invest heavily in AI and work automation, and believes chatbots will be one of the main mediums in which AI will be able to assist humans in the workplace.

Thai billionaire heir’s Eko announces acquisition, new parent firm | KrASIA

Thai billionaire heir’s Eko announces acquisition, new parent firm

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Artificial Intelligence

Chinese battery maker CATL to make unmanned electric mining technology

Jack Ma encourages more AI cooperation as Elon Musk says Tesla is close to L5 autonomous driving

KEY STAT | Huawei’s previous partner Cambricon to become China’s first AI chip stock

What is ByteDance’s new enterprise product Volcano Engine all about?

AI to boost doctors’ efficiency with imaging diagnostics: Inside China’s Startups