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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

MiniMax, a Chinese company, develops large models and generative AI tools. It is known for the Talkie chatbot and Hailuo AI, a multimodal AI platform.

MiniMax

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

Foundation and Large Models

Investors are taking an upbeat view as the AI firm delivers its first earnings report following its Hong Kong listing.

MiniMax’s ARR tops USD 150 million as it pivots toward an AI platform model

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IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

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

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

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

Southeast Asia

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

Consumer Economy

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.

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Vietnam

The gap between the two players is narrowing, particularly in Vietnam, where TikTok Shop now commands more than 40% of the market.

TikTok Shop narrows the gap with Shopee in Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market

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Photo of Cheong Jin Xi, founder and CEO of Aonic.

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

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

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Aonic, Dyna.Ai, and MyFirst raise Series A funding; Icon1c secures member backing; seven China investments, and more

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Sudo Lim

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

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Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

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

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Top memory chipmaker overcomes losses from Texas plant idled in winter storm.

Samsung 1Q profit jumps 44.2% on strong smartphone sales

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Nikkei Asia

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

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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

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CEO Lei Jun also presented Xiaomi's first-ever foldable phone, as well as an in-house developed chipset.

Xiaomi enters EV sector with USD 10 billion of its own cash

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Song Jingli

Smartphone sales in the country grew throughout the year and topped in the fourth quarter of 2020, with 20% sold online, said Counterpoint, which was analyzing shipment data. Lazada was the leading e-commerce site, followed by Shopee. “Blibli, Akulaku, Bukalapak, and JD.id made up a smaller proportion,” explained senior analyst Glen Cardoza.

Indonesian smartphone sales grew in 2020 amid the pandemic, reports say

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Khamila Mulia

Beijing-based consumer electronics giant Xiaomi (HKEX: 1810) generated RMB 70.5 billion (USD 10.8 billion) in total revenue during the fourth quarter of 2020, up 24.8 % year-on-year (YoY) but below market expectations of RMB 74.8 billion (USD 11.43 billion), according to the company's latest financial results released Wednesday.

Xiaomi fills the void left by hampered Huawei as smartphone sales rise

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AJ Cortese

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

Semiconductors

The chip shortage that had slowed automobile manufacturing has now spread to the production of smartphones and personal computers, threatening to derail a post-pandemic economic recovery.The shortage spurred by strong chip demand during the pandemic has been exacerbated by the shutdown of a Samsung plant in Texas following a winter storm. The chip fabrication plant responsible for 5% of global supply has been idled since Feb. 16, causing widespread repercussions through the supply chain.

Samsung chip fallout threatens smartphone and PC supplies

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

India

Taiwanese Apple supplier Foxconn will start to assemble the iPhone 12 in India, marking the first time the flagship device has been made outside of China.

Foxconn set to make iPhone 12 in India, shifting from China

China-backed Dito Telecommunity kicked off commercial operations in the Philippines on Monday, marking a major milestone for President Rodrigo Duterte's goal of shaking up the country's long-standing telecom duopoly.

China-backed telco launches service to take on Philippine duopoly

BigBasket delivers groceries online, supplying fresh produce, household essentials, and personal care items to Indian customers.

BigBasket

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

With an aim to launch its super app for India’s 907 million internet users, the digital arm of Tata Sons—the country’s one of the largest multinational corporations—Tata Digital, is in talks with 25-year-old online listing company JustDial to explore a strategic partnership that includes buying stakes in the latter.

India's Tata in talks to partner with online classifieds giant JustDial before launching its own super app

India&#8217;s Tata in talks to partner with online classifieds giant JustDial before launching its own super app

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Avanish Tiwary

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

The Chinese media has pinned different labels on Duan Yongping, the founder of BBK Electronics. To many, he's known as the "godfather of the Chinese smartphone industry." To the western world, BBK is nearly an unknown name, yet, it was instrumental to the rise of five globally best-selling smartphone brands—Oppo, Vivo, Realme, OnePlus, and Iqoo. 

Meet BBK, the world's largest phone maker that you've never heard of | KrASIA Spotlight

Meet BBK, the world&#8217;s largest phone maker that you&#8217;ve never heard of | KrASIA Spotlight

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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