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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

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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

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Chinese venture capital is increasingly investing in internet-native brands which are leveraging China's existing e-commerce, logistics, and digital marketing capabilities to connect with younger consumers.

China’s hungry tech investors line up to back emerging consumer brands | KrASIA

China’s hungry tech investors line up to back emerging consumer brands

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AJ Cortese

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Tencent

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

China’s tech giants have started a new proxy war in the food and beverage industry.

Tencent and ByteDance fight for a seat at the dinner table (Part 2 of 2) | KrASIA

Tencent and ByteDance fight for a seat at the dinner table (Part 2 of 2)

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Lin Lingyi

Struggling Yonghui Superstores’ CTO replaces outgoing CEO Li Guo as company embraces digital retail to claw back lost market share.

Struggling Yonghui Superstores’ CTO replaces outgoing CEO Li Guo as company embraces digital retail | KrASIA

Struggling Yonghui Superstores’ CTO replaces outgoing CEO Li Guo as company embraces digital retail

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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.

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

Fintech

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Indonesia

Q&amp;A

5 thoughts from Abhinay Peddisetty, CEO of bookkeeping platform BukuWarung, which is digitizing small businesses in Indonesia's tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

5 thoughts from Abhinay Peddisetty, CEO of bookkeeping platform BukuWarung | KrASIA

5 thoughts from Abhinay Peddisetty, CEO of bookkeeping platform BukuWarung

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Khamila Mulia

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

Bukalapak

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

Bukalapak’s shares will begin trading on August 6 in what may be Indonesia’s largest IPO ever. Shares will be priced at IDR 750–850 (USD 0.052–0.058) apiece

Bukalapak’s shares will begin trading on August 6 in what may be Indonesia’s largest IPO ever | KrASIA

Bukalapak’s shares will begin trading on August 6 in what may be Indonesia’s largest IPO ever

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Brady Ng

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Tamer Group is acquiring Dubai-based Mumzworld, which sells over 250,000 products. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Saudi Arabia's Tamer Group acquires Dubai-based Mumzworld | KrASIA

Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Tamer Group acquires Dubai-based Mumzworld

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MENAbytes

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

Investment

ByteDance is an investor in Manner Coffee, while Tencent has opened e-sport coffee shops together with Tim Hortons. Alibaba also has tied-up with Starbucks.

Tencent and ByteDance smell opportunity brewing in China cafe chains | KrASIA

Tencent and ByteDance smell opportunity brewing in China cafe chains

Fully automated convenience store chain Bianlifeng heads to New York for IPO. The company expects to raise USD 500 million to USD 1 billion.

Fully automated convenience store chain Bianlifeng heads to New York for IPO, sources say | KrASIA

Fully automated convenience store chain Bianlifeng heads to New York for IPO, sources say

As retailers shift online, technology itself can be a double-edged sword. As retailers shift online, technology itself can be a double-edged sword.

The future of retail in Southeast Asia relies on serving customers better technologically | KrASIA

The future of retail in Southeast Asia relies on serving customers better technologically

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