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

Deep Tech

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

Health Tech

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

Medtech

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

Semiconductors

Malaysia

Penang's state chief wants to foster an "ecosystem for innovation" as supply chains shift.

Malaysia's investment "sweet spot," Penang, to open new tech park | KrASIA

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Malaysia&#8217;s investment &#8220;sweet spot,&#8221; Penang, to open new tech park

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

KrASIA

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

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

Firefly, Nio’s third automotive brand, is set to unveil its first model at Nio Day on December 21, with a China debut leading its rollout.

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm | KrASIA

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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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.

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Investment

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

Hong Kong

Artificial intelligence

The ByteDance co-founder’s Hong Kong-based firm will target early-stage tech investments, with artificial intelligence expected to be a core focus.

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture | KrASIA

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous Vehicles | KrASIA Archives

Hefei

mobility

Volkwagen

The automaker wants to stay relevant in China's mobility market.

Volkswagen partners with China's Hefei city and JAC to develop self-driving vehicles | KrASIA

Volkswagen partners with China&#8217;s Hefei city and JAC to develop self-driving vehicles

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Song Jingli

autonomous driving

TuSimple

TuSimple has labs in San Diego and testing facilities in Tuscon.

Chinese self-driving trucks will haul mail for the United States Postal Service | KrASIA

Chinese self-driving trucks will haul mail for the United States Postal Service

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

Didi

It is one of its 40 autonomous driving vehicles being tested.

Didi showcases self-driving car at Suzhou expo | KrASIA

Didi showcases self-driving car at Suzhou expo

Hawkeye Technology

Netherlands-headquartered NXP Semiconductors announced Wednesday that it has entered into an investment and cooperation agreement with Hawkeye Technology,

NXP eyes China's auto radar market with investment in Hawkeye Technology | KrASIA

NXP eyes China&#8217;s auto radar market with investment in Hawkeye Technology

But the Chinese startup was reportedly facing huge financial difficulties last year.

Toyota to sell EV technology to Singulato in exchange for green car credits | KrASIA

Toyota to sell EV technology to Singulato in exchange for green car credits

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Luna Lin

AutoNavi

Alibaba-backed online mapping service AutoNavi is commercializing its mapping service by charging the company's automobile partners for using its

Alibaba's AutoNavi commercializes HD map by charging automakers license fee | KrASIA

Alibaba&#8217;s AutoNavi commercializes HD map by charging automakers license fee

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Lao Bei

Byton

Tesla's Shanghai manufacturing plant increases pressure on Chinese competitors

Chinese EV maker Byton says co-founder and chairman's position is secure, rebutting reports of resignation  | KrASIA

Chinese EV maker Byton says co-founder and chairman&#8217;s position is secure, rebutting reports of resignation 

Black Sesame Technologies

A sensing/imaging technology provider for self-driving cars.

Chinese AI chip maker Black Sesame raises nearly USD 100 million in Series B round | KrASIA

Chinese AI chip maker Black Sesame raises nearly USD 100 million in Series B round

baidu

WeRide

The offer is limited to residents in Anqing, a city in Eastern China.

Autonomous Vehicles

Volkswagen partners with China’s Hefei city and JAC to develop self-driving vehicles

Chinese self-driving trucks will haul mail for the United States Postal Service

Didi showcases self-driving car at Suzhou expo

NXP eyes China’s auto radar market with investment in Hawkeye Technology

Toyota to sell EV technology to Singulato in exchange for green car credits

Alibaba’s AutoNavi commercializes HD map by charging automakers license fee

Chinese EV maker Byton says co-founder and chairman’s position is secure, rebutting reports of resignation

Chinese AI chip maker Black Sesame raises nearly USD 100 million in Series B round

Former Baidu executives-founded self-driving car startup WeRide seeks test riders

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