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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

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

JD.com

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

Consumer Services

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

E-commerce

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

On-demand Services

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

Retail

With new locations opening in Beijing and Tianjin, JD.com is doubling down on its hybrid grocery strategy.

JD.com’s 7Fresh ramps up warehouse store expansion in key cities | KrASIA

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JD.com’s 7Fresh ramps up warehouse store expansion in key cities

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

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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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Qatar

A surge in investor participation and startup activity signals that Qatar’s investment in innovation is paying off.

From World Cup to Web Summit: Qatar strengthens its global business appeal | KrASIA

From World Cup to Web Summit: Qatar strengthens its global business appeal

I'm Xiaochun with 36Kr Global [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Xiaochun Zhao

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

Indonesia

Malaysia

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Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Intudo leads Elevarm’s pre-Series A round, Shoppable secures seed investment, three Malaysian firms raise funding, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Intudo leads Elevarm’s pre-Series A round, Shoppable secures seed investment, three Malaysian firms raise funding, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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

Deep Tech

Deep Tech | KrASIA Archives

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

Artificial Intelligence

The company's products help doctors diseases quicker through AI-enabled image readings.

CHINA BRIEF | Medtech software maker Shukun raises USD 29 million | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Medtech software maker Shukun raises USD 29 million

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Song Jingli

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

Xiaomi

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

Hardware

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

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

Smartphones

Visual Stories

The tale of Lei Jun, as the founder of Xiaomi, CEO of many public-listed companies, angel investor, and internet KOL.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Meet Lei Jun: the 'Steve Jobs of China' who founded Xiaomi | KrASIA

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Meet Lei Jun: the &#8216;Steve Jobs of China&#8217; who founded Xiaomi

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Julianna Wu

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

Fintech

deeptech

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Smart CIty

KrASIA and EDB are proud to host an event that aims to facilitate robust discussions on SEA's tech and innovation ecosystem, featuring speakers from Grab, Sea Group, and more.

Reshuffling the cards: What do industry players think about Southeast Asia’s new economy? | KrASIA

Reshuffling the cards: What do industry players think about Southeast Asia’s new economy?

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Lin Lingyi

The lack of details in the recent executive orders has caused a swell of uncertainty among business communities in both China and the US that are vulnerable to continued decoupling.

Trump's ban on TikTok and WeChat leaves more questions than answers | KrASIA

Trump&#8217;s ban on TikTok and WeChat leaves more questions than answers

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AJ Cortese

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

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

Didi

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

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

Transportation

The startup intends to launch its robotaxi service in Shenzhen, Wuhan, and Wuhu in the near future.

Alibaba-backed AutoX launches driverless robotaxi services to the public | KrASIA

Alibaba-backed AutoX launches driverless robotaxi services to the public

ZTE woes may steer China’s AI chip development into a different direction

Emerging chipmakers offer lavish pay packages to snap up talent.

China hires over 100 TSMC engineers in push for chip leadership | KrASIA

China hires over 100 TSMC engineers in push for chip leadership

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

Top-tier AI chip companies are sought after, while mediocre startups will find difficulty in financing

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

Huawei

Beijing-backed SMIC downplays risk of losing Huawei orders.

China's top chipmaker ups capex to USD 6.7 billion after bumper quarter | KrASIA

China&#8217;s top chipmaker ups capex to USD 6.7 billion after bumper quarter

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

Yungongchang, which was founded in 2015, is a SaaS provider that helps companies find mechanical and electronic parts directly from factories.

CHINA BRIEF | Foxconn-backed B2B procurement platform closes USD 14.4 million Series B | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Foxconn-backed B2B procurement platform closes USD 14.4 million Series B

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

Sequoia Capital finances transformative companies, guiding them through growth phases and global market entry.

Sequoia Capital

Wobot has a presence in the Middle East and Southeast Asia as well.

Sequoia Capital leads pre-Series A round in video analytics startup Wobot Intelligence | KrASIA

Sequoia Capital leads pre-Series A round in video analytics startup Wobot Intelligence

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