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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

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

Robotics

Singapore

After wrapping its Singapore debut, GITEX will head to Berlin next month for its European edition.

From Dubai to Singapore, GITEX Asia caps a strong start to its regional expansion | KrASIA

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From Dubai to Singapore, GITEX Asia caps a strong start to its regional expansion

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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T. K. Lin

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

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

Mobility

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

Transportation

Unity sees vehicles as the “fourth screen,” expanding the frontier of user engagement beyond televisions, computers, and smartphones.

Unity China steps up automotive push with digital twins, smart cockpits, and in-car gaming | KrASIA

Unity China steps up automotive push with digital twins, smart cockpits, and in-car gaming

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. 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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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How are electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft transforming aviation and urban mobility? Explore how air taxis could redefine travel.

eVTOLs

At Auto Shanghai, Sunwoda rolled out new battery systems for ultrafast EV charging and next-generation air transport.

Sunwoda’s latest batteries could drive new gains in EVs and urban air mobility | KrASIA

Sunwoda’s latest batteries could drive new gains in EVs and urban air mobility

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

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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

Philippines

The Philippine Stock Exchange and local financial firms are adapting to a new crop of market participants.

Young, tech-savvy Philippine investors revitalize an old institution | KrASIA

Young, tech-savvy Philippine investors revitalize an old institution

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Elyssa Christine Lopez

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

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

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

Gaming

Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent (HKEX: 0700) posted strong revenue growth of 28% for 2020 to reach USD 74.4 billion in sales, as online entertainment, social media, and investments brought in a steady stream of cash. Net income for the year was USD 24.5 billion, a 71% jump from 2019, exceeding previous estimations of USD 20 billion.

KEY STAT | Tencent reports USD 74 billion revenue for 2020 | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Tencent reports USD 74 billion revenue for 2020

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Julianna Wu

Myanmar

As social media emerges to become a virtual battleground for Myanmar's anti-coup protesters galvanizing support from the international community, apps and websites are springing up to help local consumers to identify products and businesses associated with the military.

Myanmar protestors use apps to boycott military-linked products and businesses | KrASIA

Myanmar protestors use apps to boycott military-linked products and businesses

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KrASIA Writers

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

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In order to see women and girls reach their full potential in the digital world, Google.org, the charitable arm of its namesake, is launching the Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls on March 8, International Women’s Day. Through the initiative, Google will seek nonprofits and social enterprises that have plans to create meaningful changes in their communities. The challenge's winners will receive funding, mentorship, and technical support from Google's staff.

Google empowers women and girls through new Impact Challenge | Q&A with Stephanie Davis, VP of Google Southeast Asia | KrASIA

Google empowers women and girls through new Impact Challenge | Q&#038;A with Stephanie Davis, VP of Google Southeast Asia

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Khamila Mulia

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Thailand

Facebook on Wednesday said that it removed 185 accounts and pages associated with the Thai military, that posted content about alleged violence by insurgent groups in southern Thailand, as well as criticism on separatist and independence movements, according to a report of the company.

Facebook takes down 185 accounts and pages linked to Thai military | KrASIA

Facebook takes down 185 accounts and pages linked to Thai military

Global tech firms must cut all business with the military regime, activists say.   Myanmar this week experienced the bloodiest crackdown since the military staged its coup on February 1, as security forces killed at least 18 protestors across the country on Sunday.

As Myanmar's military resorts to violence, Big Tech is dragged into the conflict | KrASIA

As Myanmar&#8217;s military resorts to violence, Big Tech is dragged into the conflict

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

India

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

Currently, the company is present in seven Indian cities and is looking to enter Southeast Asia and the US market.

Sequoia Capital co-leads USD 12.5 million round in India's HR-tech startup Apna | KrASIA

Sequoia Capital co-leads USD 12.5 million round in India&#8217;s HR-tech startup Apna

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Avanish Tiwary

The team had won a grand prize for GjejZâ in 2019, a mobile application to stop gender-based violence in Albania, as well as empower women to be financially independent. 

Tuning In | Breaking free: How teenage girls are fighting gender-based violence in Albania with technology | KrASIA

Tuning In | Breaking free: How teenage girls are fighting gender-based violence in Albania with technology

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Joanna Ng

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

Investment

Where does real estate meet innovation? Study IoT building management, digital realty investments, and tech-enabled tenant services.

Prop Tech

Funding

Smart Cities

Up to 40% of the fund will be allocated to startups in SEA and China.

Eurazeo completes first close of Smart City Fund II | KrASIA

Eurazeo completes first close of Smart City Fund II

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