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

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The jointly developed EV platform is being used for Avinya cars amid efforts to cut development times.

Tata-Chery collaboration highlights Indian EV makers' China reliance

Tata-Chery collaboration highlights Indian EV makers&#8217; China reliance

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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Expanding overseas takes more than equipment, capital, and speed.

What BYD’s Rayong factory reveals about the limits of China’s overseas playbook

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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100,000 Didi drivers vaccinated for COVID-19

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

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KEY STAT | Didi is stepping up vaccinations of its drivers in Beijing

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

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Recykal is India&#8217;s Uber of waste collection | Startup Stories

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

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

The decacorn will also test-drive an electric motorcycle fleet.

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Food delivery GMV in SEA: USD 11.9 billion

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

Grab

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Grab leads the market in Southeast Asia with a 49% share.

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KEY STAT | Southeast Asia&#8217;s food delivery market is growing, but nothing like China

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The management announced on Instagram that an unnamed investor embezzled the clients' funds, then disappeared.

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Grab's revenue jumped 70% year-on-year in 2020, supported by a strong food-delivery business.

Despite of revenue boost, Grab is seeking USD 750 million term loan, report says

Volume of F&B deliveries in Chinna in 2020: USD 1.3 trillion

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

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Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

On average, each of the 500 million users placed 34 orders in 2020.

KEY STAT | Takeouts account for over 20% of China's F&B industry

KEY STAT | Takeouts account for over 20% of China&#8217;s F&#038;B industry

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Soe Lin Myat on being a startup founder in Myanmar.

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

Beijing has stepped up its coronavirus response after an increase in cases.

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Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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