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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.

Robotics

A midnight product crash exposed cracks in Narwal’s foundation. The founder seized the silver lining and reinvented the company.

How Narwal turned a crisis into a springboard for growth | KrASIA

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How Narwal turned a crisis into a springboard for growth

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

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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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

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

China's one-time world leader looks to reclaim the top spot despite US sanctions.

Huawei eyes global smartphone comeback with in-house chips | KrASIA

Huawei eyes global smartphone comeback with in-house chips

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

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

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Ashes of the Kingdom is facing backlash for relying on outdated tropes that female players view as unrepresentative and tone-deaf.

This otome game’s misstep reveals the high bar set by female players | KrASIA

This otome game’s misstep reveals the high bar set by female players

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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Consumer Services

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

Didi

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

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

Ride-hailing

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 | KrASIA

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

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

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.

Singapore's Grab to 'taper' incentives in drive for profitability | KrASIA

Singapore&#8217;s Grab to &#8216;taper&#8217; incentives in drive for profitability

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

Food Delivery

Didi to shut food delivery business in Japan. Majority of 200 employees to be laid off, two years after entry into market.

Didi to shut food delivery business in Japan | KrASIA

Didi to shut food delivery business in Japan

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

GoTo

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

Indonesia's GoTo to start trading on stock market. The super app follows rivals in listing but questions swirl over investor appetite.

Indonesia's GoTo to start trading on stock market | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s GoTo to start trading on stock market

On-demand care service platforms offer gig workers extra income and flexible work, but at what cost? Sexual harassment is a problem for female care workers.

On-demand care service platforms offer gig workers extra income and flexible work, but at what cost? | KrASIA

On-demand care service platforms offer gig workers extra income and flexible work, but at what cost?

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Stephanie Li

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

Gojek

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

Tokopedia

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Indonesia's GoTo set for USD 1.1 billion IPO on April 11. CEO says listing amid market downturn a "testament" to its long-term potential.

Indonesia's GoTo set for USD 1.1 billion IPO on April 11 | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s GoTo set for USD 1.1 billion IPO on April 11

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

Grocery Delivery

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

Retail

Q&amp;A

‘A good business idea is personal’: Q&A with Brian Cu, CEO and co-founder of SariSuki. The serial founder shares thoughts on navigating business worlds.

‘A good business idea is personal’: Q&A with Brian Cu, CEO and co-founder of SariSuki | KrASIA

‘A good business idea is personal’: Q&#038;A with Brian Cu, CEO and co-founder of SariSuki

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Brandon Lee

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

Fintech

Preventing online threats: A conversation with Farrah Harriet Ratnaike, head of risk at Grab Financial Group. Risks include phishing and account takeovers.

Preventing online threats: A conversation with Farrah Harriet Ratnaike, head of risk at Grab Financial Group | KrASIA

Preventing online threats: A conversation with Farrah Harriet Ratnaike, head of risk at Grab Financial Group

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Khamila Mulia

Indonesia holds key to GoTo's 'aggressive' IPO valuation. Super apps burn through cash in fight for Southeast Asia's biggest digital market.

On-demand Services

Didi shareholders expected to back U.S. delisting plan

Singapore’s Grab to ‘taper’ incentives in drive for profitability

Didi to shut food delivery business in Japan

Indonesia’s GoTo to start trading on stock market

On-demand care service platforms offer gig workers extra income and flexible work, but at what cost?

Indonesia’s GoTo set for USD 1.1 billion IPO on April 11

‘A good business idea is personal’: Q&A with Brian Cu, CEO and co-founder of SariSuki

Preventing online threats: A conversation with Farrah Harriet Ratnaike, head of risk at Grab Financial Group

Indonesia holds key to GoTo’s ‘aggressive’ IPO valuation

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