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Once a leader in textile innovation, Uniqlo is struggling to keep pace with shifting consumer demands.

Is Uniqlo still an innovator? The fast fashion giant faces a new tech reset | KrASIA

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Is Uniqlo still an innovator? The fast fashion giant faces a new tech reset

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

East Asia

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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Transportation

Toyota is banking on a leadership shake-up and a streamlined product lineup to regain its footing in China.

Toyota shakes up its China strategy as sales slip | KrASIA

Toyota shakes up its China strategy as sales slip

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

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

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DeepSeek's low-cost chatbot has shaken markets.

What is AI distillation and what does it mean for OpenAI? | KrASIA

What is AI distillation and what does it mean for OpenAI?

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

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

India

Online medical healthcare startup MediBuddy said Wednesday it has raised USD 40 million in the last tranche of its Series B funding round led by India Life Sciences Fund III, a private equity fund that invests in healthcare and pharma companies. The funding round also saw participation from new and existing investors including TEAM Fund LP, JAFCO Asia Fund, and ALES Global Japan among others.

Healthtech startup MediBuddy completes Series B funding round | KrASIA

Healthtech startup MediBuddy completes Series B funding round

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Avanish Tiwary

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

Singapore-based healthtech firm Bot MD announced it has closed a USD 5 million Series A round led by Monk’s Hill Ventures, a VC firm with a focus on early-stage startups in Southeast Asia. Existing and new investors include SeaX Ventures, tech executives investment network XA Network, the Singapore government-owned SGInnovate, Biosensors International Group founder Yoh-Chie Lu, and Zilog founder Steve Blank. %

Healthcare startup Bot MD raises USD 5 million in funding round led by Monk's Hill Ventures | KrASIA

Healthcare startup Bot MD raises USD 5 million in funding round led by Monk&#8217;s Hill Ventures

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How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

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BeatO is creating a digital care ecosystem for chronic condition management powered by AI to proactively intervene and provide actionable insights to users in real time.

India's healthtech startup BeatO enters Singapore | KrASIA

India&#8217;s healthtech startup BeatO enters Singapore

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Fitness can be simple and accessible to everyone, says Singh, co-founder of Fittr.

[Tuning In] Sonal Singh on running one of India’s largest digital fitness platforms | KrASIA

[Tuning In] Sonal Singh on running one of India’s largest digital fitness platforms

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Emily Fang

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

This comes barely a month after the ten-year-old firm announced closing a USD 660 million round at USD 3.9 billion valuation.

Zomato eyes USD 500 million in pre-IPO funding round | KrASIA

Zomato eyes USD 500 million in pre-IPO funding round

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

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

Didi

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It is the first time that the health code system, which is administrated by the local government, has been required by ride-hailing services.

Beijing vaccinates drivers, collects passenger data via health codes to curb COVID-19 | KrASIA

Beijing vaccinates drivers, collects passenger data via health codes to curb COVID-19

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Song Jingli

Local hospitals have built their own online channels to tap into the digitalization trend.

KEY STAT | Number of online hospitals in China increased sixfold last year | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Number of online hospitals in China increased sixfold last year

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Julianna Wu

A chatbot should closely resemble a human in conversations. When good healthcare is the goal, empathy is a key trait.

Healthtech companies race to develop 'empathetic' chatbots | KrASIA

Healthtech companies race to develop &#8217;empathetic&#8217; chatbots

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Ursula Florene

Online healthcare portal DXY raises USD 500 million

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

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Tencent has backed DXY's medical professional community platform since 2014.

Health Tech

Healthtech startup MediBuddy completes Series B funding round

Healthcare startup Bot MD raises USD 5 million in funding round led by Monk’s Hill Ventures

India’s healthtech startup BeatO enters Singapore