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

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

China

With its robots already in active use, the company is shifting embodied intelligence from pilot projects to full-scale deployment.

Partner Robotics raises Series A funding to deploy robots on construction sites worldwide

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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CHENG Zi is based in China, covering technology and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

Japan

At TechInnovation 2025, Kansai researchers showcased how their work supports regional priorities in healthcare and sustainability.

KSAC deep tech showcase reflects Japan’s drive toward 2027 innovation goals

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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

Foundation and Large Models

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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36Kr English

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

Fintech | KrASIA

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

Alipay, a fintech platform by Ant Group, offers mobile payments, financial services, and e-commerce integrations, supporting transactions globally.

Alipay

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

Ant Group

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

Alibaba is already a Weibo investor and one of its largest clients.

Alipay's mini program platform integrates with Weibo to reach more consumers and merchants

Alipay&#8217;s mini program platform integrates with Weibo to reach more consumers and merchants

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Song Jingli

LinkAja Sharia aims to reach at least one million users by 2020.

Indonesian payment platform LinkAja plans to launch first sharia service in November

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Khamila Mulia

UangTeman had a rough start, but it has grown to be one of the most trusted online lenders in Indonesia.

Regulatory compliance is the key to UangTeman's sustainability: Startup Stories

Regulatory compliance is the key to UangTeman&#8217;s sustainability: Startup Stories

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

The second fine for Tencent's arm behind WeChat Pay.

China's banking authorities fine WeChat's operator Tenpay for violating payment regulations

China&#8217;s banking authorities fine WeChat&#8217;s operator Tenpay for violating payment regulations

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

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

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

On-demand Services

From financial services for the unbanked to new IoT solutions for the poultry industry, these Indonesian startups provide new technologies to solve some of the nation's problems.

Solutions for social issues in an emerging economy: Early Stage

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Cindy Silviana

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

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

Modalku is actively scouting for more partnerships in Southeast Asia.

Indonesia’s lending platform Modalku partners with Zilingo to offer loan to its merchants

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

The tool could bring extra revenues to the Chinese internet giant.

Tencent incubates new credit payment product to take on Ant Financial's Huabei

Tencent incubates new credit payment product to take on Ant Financial&#8217;s Huabei

The non-profit entity moves to create a more connected fintech ecosystem.

ASEAN Financial Innovation Network works with PwC, Bridge+ to support fintech growth

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Zhixin Tan

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

A regulatory change which directs e-wallet players towards interoperability may be affecting the way wallet operators view their potential market.

Fintech

Alipay’s mini program platform integrates with Weibo to reach more consumers and merchants

Indonesian payment platform LinkAja plans to launch first sharia service in November

Regulatory compliance is the key to UangTeman’s sustainability: Startup Stories

China’s banking authorities fine WeChat’s operator Tenpay for violating payment regulations

Solutions for social issues in an emerging economy: Early Stage

Indonesia’s lending platform Modalku partners with Zilingo to offer loan to its merchants

Tencent incubates new credit payment product to take on Ant Financial’s Huabei

ASEAN Financial Innovation Network works with PwC, Bridge+ to support fintech growth

Two of Indonesia’s top mobile payments platforms have plans to merge, according to report

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