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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

China

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

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

The V3.2 lineup marks a push for parity with Western rivals while cutting compute costs through novel architectural design.

DeepSeek takes aim at GPT-5 and Gemini 3 with latest AI models

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T. K. Lin

What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

A new class of PA-targeted drugs promises faster relief, but high prices and uneven access could slow uptake.

China’s flu season brings a new wave of single-dose antivirals

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 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

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

Retail

Once slow to embrace e-commerce, the 23-year-old company has regained momentum with a refreshed playbook.

Marubi’s founder on how the legacy beauty brand found new life in China

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

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In all, USD 35.1 million will be administered for short- and long-time support schemes.

Solidarity Fund offers financial help for ASEAN fintech companies hit by COVID-19

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Ursula Florene

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

Ant Group

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

The system helps to create digital products for multi-party collaborations.

CHINA BRIEF | Ant Financial launches blockchain platform for small firms and developers

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Song Jingli

The lending platform connects farmers to banks for easier loan assessment and disbursement.

Kilimo Finance wants to improve financial access for smallholder farmers in Vietnam: Startup Stories

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Thu Huong Le

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

Two presidential staffers, Amartha's Andi Taufan and Ruangguru's Belva Devara are facing backlash due to alleged conflicts of interest.

Indonesian startup CEOs in political hot water

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Khamila Mulia

Most remittances sent by individuals in the UAE are made by migrant workers from South Asia.

TransferWise expands to MENA, launches cross-border money transfer service in UAE

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MENAbytes

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

Venture Capital

UK-based Previse will expand its AI platform to reach suppliers across Europe and Asia.

Temasek-backed Reefknot Investments leads USD 11 million funding round for fintech firm Previse

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

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

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

JD.com

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

The app also has a local service function.

Amid university shutdowns, JD Digits forges ahead with campus-focused social app

The platform is already working with more than one thousand mosques, Islamic charitable institutions, boarding schools, and merchants.

LinkAja taps into the Islamic economy through first shariah-compliant mobile wallet

KoinWorks secures Netherlands-based Triodos Bank as a new underwriter.