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KrASIA Writers

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Foundation and Large Models

China

It’s price and performance, not geography, that now dictates AI adoption.

Coding tools Cursor and Windsurf found using Chinese AI in latest releases

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. 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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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

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BYD, Vinfast are among those that benefit from ties with local groups.

Philippine conglomerates offer inroads for China, Vietnam EV brands

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

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

Fintech | KrASIA

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

StashAway's assets under management have grown more than 330% in the last year.

Singaporean fintech StashAway snatches investment, plans to expand in other countries: CEO

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Ursula Florene

As China's convenience stores charge ahead with high-tech implementation, Southeast Asian players are still finding their own balance.

Southeast Asia’s convenience stores play catch-up with China on digitization

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Lin Lingyi and Ursula Florene

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

Ant Group

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

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

One can borrow up to RMB 500 (USD 71) with a repayment schedule of seven days,

CHINA BRIEF | TikTok owner ByteDance now offering micro loans

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Song Jingli

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

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Company controlled by Alibaba founder Jack Ma plans dual listing this year.

Ant's IPO plan: What to know about China's USD 200 billion fintech king

Ant&#8217;s IPO plan: What to know about China&#8217;s USD 200 billion fintech king

He’s a first-time startup founder that made it through the Antler program with a goal of creating a tech startup.

Putting the 'venture' in adventure: A Silicon Valley native pursuing his startup dream in Singapore

Putting the &#8216;venture&#8217; in adventure: A Silicon Valley native pursuing his startup dream in Singapore

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Derek Wong

Based on a report by Boston Consulting Group, investments in Singapore-based fintech firms spiked year-on-year to SGD 650 million.

A new portal lists available grants and over 500 fintech jobs in Singapore

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Vulcan Post

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

Ant is seeking a valuation of more than USD 200 billion, according to a Reuters report.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba affiliate Ant Group starts dual-listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong

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

Venture Capital

The UAE announces government changes to empower digital transformation, creates new Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.

Hill & Knowlton Europe now managed out of Dubai, e-sports recognized by the Arab Olympic Committee, and deal news | The Middle East Weekly Roundup

Hill &#038; Knowlton Europe now managed out of Dubai, e-sports recognized by the Arab Olympic Committee, and deal news | The Middle East Weekly Roundup

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Qadisha Group

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Light on assets, Fatura consolidates orders for existing wholesalers, and counts on them to ship their own products.

Egypt’s Fatura raises seven-figure seed to provide inventory and lending solutions to grocery stores

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