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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

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

East Asia

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

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 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

Chen Guang joins Xiaomi to strengthen its assisted driving push as the company works to catch up with China’s leading EV players.

Xiaomi taps FAW veteran to steer its next phase in assisted driving

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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

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The move coincides with a USD 100 million investment from Fluidra to support Aiper’s push into smart yard technology.

Aiper relocates headquarters to Singapore as it expands from pools to smart yards

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

Artificial Intelligence

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

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

Deep Tech

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

FateTell blends Chinese metaphysics with AI, transforming ancient insights into a scalable digital business.

Think AI can’t tell your fortune? This startup tapping Eastern metaphysics says otherwise

AI Now! is a global AI community of Chinese developers, professionals, and founders.

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AI Now!

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

On-demand Services

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How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

Logistics firms and restaurants are early adopters; delivery bots await new deregulations.

South Korean industry embraces robots to ease labor crunch

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

Grocery Delivery

Alibaba unit rises above price wars and labor shortage while Missfresh falls.

China's online grocers fight for survival in overcrowded market

China&#8217;s online grocers fight for survival in overcrowded market

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

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

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

Bukalapak sees hope if Indonesians tighten belts amid inflation. Head of e-commerce company says consumers may seek goods in smaller volumes.

Bukalapak sees hope if Indonesians tighten belts amid inflation

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

Didi

Beijing relaxes pressure on New York-listed Didi, Boss Zhipin, Full Truck Alliance. Full Truck adds clients after yearlong halt, Didi nears delisting.

Beijing begins to relax pressure on New York-listed Didi, Boss Zhipin, Full Truck Alliance

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

Gojek

GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

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

Food Delivery

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Indonesian double unicorn GoTo posted USD 1.5 billion net loss in 2021. The merged company issued its first earnings report after going public last month.

Indonesian double unicorn GoTo posted USD 1.5 billion net loss in 2021

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

Opinion

Moderate growth amid a challenging landscape may be Alibaba’s new normal. Despite the negative sentiment, there are bright spots for the e-commerce giant.

Moderate growth amid a challenging landscape may be Alibaba’s new normal

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Didi shareholders back US delisting, shares fall 4%. The Chinese ride-hailer has endured complex cybersecurity review by Beijing since its IPO.

Didi shareholders back US delisting, shares fall 4%

Didi shareholders expected to back U.S. delisting plan. Investors forced to "play long game" amid unrelenting pressure from Beijing.

Didi shareholders expected to back U.S. delisting plan

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

Grab

Singapore's Grab to 'taper' incentives in drive for profitability. The firm narrows loss to USD 435 million in Q1 as Southeast Asian economies reopen.