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

Deep Tech

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

Semiconductors

The two companies unveiled processors designed to boost real-time performance, enhance safety, and power more centralized automotive systems.

Axera and Black Sesame roll out chips built for smarter, safer vehicles | KrASIA

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Axera and Black Sesame roll out chips built for smarter, safer vehicles

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

Hardware

Once reliant on the US, Chinese brands are pivoting to new markets to blunt the impact of trade tensions.

US tariffs push Chinese hardware startups to redraw global roadmaps | KrASIA

US tariffs push Chinese hardware startups to redraw global roadmaps

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

Bukalapak

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

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

Consumer Services

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

On-demand Services

Indonesia

The Indonesian firm booked its first quarterly profit since restructuring began.

Bukalapak returns to profit in Q1 after shedding physical sales | KrASIA

Bukalapak returns to profit in Q1 after shedding physical sales

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Sudo Lim

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

Social Impact

Social Impact | KrASIA Archives

Alibaba co-founder Peng Lei's wealth: USD 4.6 billion

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

Five of the ten richest females in China are from the real estate industry.

KEY STAT | Alibaba and Ant shareholder Lucy Peng is back on the list of China's richest female entrepreneurs | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Alibaba and Ant shareholder Lucy Peng is back on the list of China&#8217;s richest female entrepreneurs

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Julianna Wu

In August, BlueCity bought Chinese lesbian dating app LESDO.

Chinese gay dating app Blued buys smaller rival Finka | KrASIA

Chinese gay dating app Blued buys smaller rival Finka

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

Huawei

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

Tencent

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

Visual Stories

Shenzhen's new policy explained, with a graphical history of the international tech hub.

TECH PANO | China's Silicon Valley to create 'another miracle' in 5 years | KrASIA

TECH PANO | China&#8217;s Silicon Valley to create &#8216;another miracle&#8217; in 5 years

Thailand launched a tracking app in April which has garnered around 60,000 users, but is criticized by privacy advocates.

Thailand set to launch COVID-19 tracking app for tourists, talks with China about 'travel bubble' | KrASIA

Thailand set to launch COVID-19 tracking app for tourists, talks with China about &#8216;travel bubble&#8217;

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Stephanie Li

Big data is watching you: how should we avoid exploitations from technologies?

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

The Vietnamese government wants us to restrict more content, says Facebook | KrASIA

The Vietnamese government wants us to restrict more content, says Facebook

Apartment rental platform Danke Gongyu raises $70m round led by Tiger Global after banking $100 million in February

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

Prop Tech

"We are not bankrupt and won't run away," Danke posted on Weibo.

Running low on cash, online rental firm Danke is feeling the heat from angry users | KrASIA

Running low on cash, online rental firm Danke is feeling the heat from angry users

Developer Bitsmedia has denied the allegations and terminated its partnership with third-party data broker X-Mode.

Singapore-based app Muslim Pro accused of selling data to US military | KrASIA

Singapore-based app Muslim Pro accused of selling data to US military

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Singapore

With one in seven people in Singapore suffering from a mental health condition at some point in their lives, the struggles of coping with such an ‘invisible’ illness have never been more pronounced.

Redefining conversations on mental health, by playing cards with your friends | KrASIA

Redefining conversations on mental health, by playing cards with your friends

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Sherman Tham

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

The Israel-Indonesia Futures Program is centered around challenges in health, food security, education, and talent creation.

Israelis, Indonesians link up in new program for post-pandemic tech solutions | KrASIA

Israelis, Indonesians link up in new program for post-pandemic tech solutions

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