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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.

Transportation

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

Tongcheng Travel and others are using new tech to meet a timeless need—getting people from here to there, with confidence.

Small-town travelers are powering China’s next travel boom | KrASIA

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Small-town travelers are powering China’s next travel boom

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

KrASIA

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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Investment

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Venture Capital

Malaysia

Three state-linked institutions will commit USD 27 billion over five years, the minister said.

Malaysia's state funds to boost investment in local startups | KrASIA

Malaysia&#8217;s state funds to boost investment in local startups

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Nikkei Asia

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

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

Xiaomi

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Electric Vehicles

Xiaomi’s first EV was a runaway hit. But a deadly crash in Tongling is now raising fresh questions about the risks of smart driving at scale.

Three dead in SU7 crash: Fatal accident renews scrutiny of smart driving safety | KrASIA

Three dead in SU7 crash: Fatal accident renews scrutiny of smart driving safety

Autonomous Vehicles | KrASIA Archives

Total trips completed by WeRide robotaxis: 147,128

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

WeRide and Baidu are in a race to offer China's first "true" driverless taxis.

KEY STAT | Robotaxi operator WeRide reports successful first year of service | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Robotaxi operator WeRide reports successful first year of service

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Julianna Wu

Periscope

How does China's Autonomous Vehicle companies fare on the global stage and which are the companies making strides forward? Read on to learn about China's AV industry current standing.

[Report] Autonomous Vehicles developments accelerate globally; China poised to lead the market in the near future | Periscope Volume 4 | KrASIA

[Report] Autonomous Vehicles developments accelerate globally; China poised to lead the market in the near future | Periscope Volume 4

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KrASIA Periscope

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

Didi

The vehicle includes ride-hailing-specific features taking into account driver and passenger safety, health, and comfort.

Didi, BYD unveil customized EV for ride-hailing | KrASIA

Didi, BYD unveil customized EV for ride-hailing

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Song Jingli

Beijing doubles earlier target as Baidu and Didi test robotaxis.

China wants self-driving tech in half of new cars by 2025 | KrASIA

China wants self-driving tech in half of new cars by 2025

Pony.ai develops self-driving technologies for cars and trucks, collaborating with automakers to bring safer, fully autonomous mobility to public roads and fleet services worldwide.

Pony.ai

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

Artificial Intelligence

The company is now valued above USD 5.3 billion.

Pony.ai closes USD 267 million Series C to speed up autonomous driving | KrASIA

Pony.ai closes USD 267 million Series C to speed up autonomous driving

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

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

Tesla

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

Tesla increased Model 3 production capacity at its Shanghai Gigafactory to 250,000 units a year and it is building a new factory for its Model Y.

Tesla reports another profitable quarter with an eye on China | KrASIA

Tesla reports another profitable quarter with an eye on China

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

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

Ride-hailing

Starting October 10, Beijing residents could hail a self-driving ride for free with a few taps on an app.

Baidu rolls out Apollo Go robotaxi service for free in Beijing | KrASIA

Baidu rolls out Apollo Go robotaxi service for free in Beijing

Joynext has been developing so called 5G V2X in-car hardware for autonomous vehicles to enable communication between vehicles, passengers, and road infrastructure.

Automotive firm Joynext scores USD 106 million to boost smart driving | KrASIA

Automotive firm Joynext scores USD 106 million to boost smart driving

Mobileye's Amnon Shashua and Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, founding chairman of Al Habtoor Group, sign a strategic partnership deal to deploy self-driving vehicles in Dubai. Courtesy of Mobileye via NoCamels.

The strategic partnership with Al Habtoor Group will place vehicles equipped with Mobileye’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology on the roads of Dubai.

Mobileye inks deal with UAE conglomerate to roll out autonomous vehicles in Dubai | KrASIA

Mobileye inks deal with UAE conglomerate to roll out autonomous vehicles in Dubai

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