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Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

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

Robotics

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

The Tesla boss reprises his role as the industry's "spiritual leader" while the Trump factor adds questions.

Elon Musk and China chase humanoid dreams with echoes of EV buildup | KrASIA

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Elon Musk and China chase humanoid dreams with echoes of EV buildup

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

KrASIA

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

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

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

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

East Asia

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Creative

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

A year after launch, DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 remains hard to find, fueled by social media buzz, a growing female user base, and the vlogging boom.

DJI’s Pocket 3 is selling out faster than it can restock—here’s why | KrASIA

DJI’s Pocket 3 is selling out faster than it can restock—here’s why

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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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Services

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

E-commerce

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

Grocery Delivery

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

On-demand Services

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

Retail

With new locations opening in Beijing and Tianjin, JD.com is doubling down on its hybrid grocery strategy.

JD.com’s 7Fresh ramps up warehouse store expansion in key cities | KrASIA

JD.com’s 7Fresh ramps up warehouse store expansion in key cities

Retail | KrASIA Archives

Consumer brands in China contend with tough business environment after heady growth in 2020. Meanwhile, investor sentiment remained strong in 1H 2021.

Consumer brands in China contend with tough business environment after heady growth in 2020 | KrASIA

Consumer brands in China contend with tough business environment after heady growth in 2020

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Beverage battle: Genki Forest under siege. Genki Forest has shaken up the Chinese beverage market.

Beverage battle: Genki Forest under siege | KrASIA

Beverage battle: Genki Forest under siege

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

Singapore

Q&amp;A

The founder of e-commerce brand aggregator Rainforest gives tips for online retail entrepreneurs.

Amazon is a crowded space, here’s what you can do to stand out | KrASIA

Amazon is a crowded space, here’s what you can do to stand out

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Julianna Wu

E-commerce brand aggregator Rainforest snaps up USD 20 million in pre-Series A round. It s portfolio of brands has logged over 50% annual growth. 

E-commerce brand aggregator Rainforest snaps up USD 20 million in pre-Series A round | KrASIA

E-commerce brand aggregator Rainforest snaps up USD 20 million in pre-Series A round

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Stephanie Li

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

Logistics

JD.com’s Q2 performance beats expectations as company avoids major regulatory fallout. The company says it is pivoting to operate beyond e-commerce.

JD.com’s Q2 performance beats expectations as company avoids major regulatory fallout | KrASIA

JD.com’s Q2 performance beats expectations as company avoids major regulatory fallout

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Jiaxing Li

The beverage maker has been galloping since its foundation, showing no sign of slowing down.

China’s fast-growing sparkling water maker Genki Forest wants to grow faster, will it succeed? (Part 2) | KrASIA

China’s fast-growing sparkling water maker Genki Forest wants to grow faster, will it succeed? (Part 2)

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Qianyu Han

China’s fast-growing sparkling water maker Genki Forest wants to grow faster, will it succeed? (Part 1) | KrASIA

China’s fast-growing sparkling water maker Genki Forest wants to grow faster, will it succeed? (Part 1)

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

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

Gaming

Sea Group posts 160% gain in Q2 profits as net losses widen. Sea reported net losses to the tune of USD 433.7 million in the second quarter, up 10.2% YoY.

Sea Group posts 160% gain in Q2 profits as net losses widen | KrASIA

Sea Group posts 160% gain in Q2 profits as net losses widen

Walmart combines brick-and-mortar retail with e-commerce channels, offering low-cost products to millions of shoppers.

Walmart

Walmart closes stores as Chinese households embrace online grocery shopping. Loss-making fresh food e-commerce upstarts are eating into profits.