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Targeted dialogues and policy consultations at BIIT paved the way for Chinese firms to expand globally.

BIIT 2025 unlocks market access through strategic negotiations

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CHENG Zi is based in China, covering technology and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

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

Consumer Economy

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

Smartphones

Africa

Transsion’s localization playbook made it a leader in markets others ignored. Now, competitors are catching on.

Once untouchable in Africa, Transsion now faces a wave of challengers

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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36Kr English

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

AI buzzwords fade fast, but with the right timing and utility, MCP could stick.

As AI agents multiply, is MCP the protocol to watch?

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

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Mobility

Transportation

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

Middle East

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

Prop Tech

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is investing billions of dollars in different tourism initiatives to diversify its revenue sources and reduce its dependence on oil exports.

Gathern raises USD 6 million in Saudi Arabia's largest Series A round for a woman-led firm

Gathern raises USD 6 million in Saudi Arabia&#8217;s largest Series A round for a woman-led firm

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MENAbytes

Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

India

Oyo Hotels is seeking USD 600 million to replenish its cash reserves, as India's second wave of coronavirus and subsequent lockdowns have once again wiped the demand for its services in the country.

Oyo seeks USD 600 million loan as India's second wave disrupts its recovery efforts

Oyo seeks USD 600 million loan as India&#8217;s second wave disrupts its recovery efforts

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

Homestay booking increase on Xiaozhu: 180%

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

265 million people are expected to travel during the five-day vacation in early May. China's tourism industry is banking on the upcoming May holiday to revive business dampened by COVID-19, as the Ministry of Transport expects some 265 million domestic travelers, which would be a new record high for that period, 36Kr reported.

KEY STAT | China's tourists eagerly await May holiday as travel bookings surge

KEY STAT | China&#8217;s tourists eagerly await May holiday as travel bookings surge

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Julianna Wu

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

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

Last year online travel booking companies were reeling under an increase in ticket cancellations for both national and international travels.

Flipkart acquires online travel company Cleartrip in a distress sale

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Avanish Tiwary

Traveloka, a Southeast Asian travel platform, helps users book flights, hotels, and local experiences seamlessly.

Traveloka

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

Indonesia

Southeast Asia

Thailand

Indonesian travel tech unicorn Traveloka on Friday announced that it will partner with SCB 10X, the innovation arm of Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), and form a joint company called Trex Ventures.Siam Commercial Bank is one of the largest lenders in Thailand and was reportedly involved in Traveloka's USD 250 million funding round in July last year. Together, the partners plan to create financial products that are tailored to meet the needs of travelers and lifestyle consumers in Thailand, said Pitiporn Phanaphat, chief business development and financial officer at SCB 10X.

Traveloka joins Siam Commercial Bank to create fintech products in Thailand

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Khamila Mulia

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

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

Part 1 covers the origins of Traveloka and the company's build-out from flight listings to much, much more.There have been turbulent moments for Traveloka's top brass.

In the top flight: Everything you need to know about Traveloka (Part 2 of 2)

Now worth around USD 3 billion, Traveloka is Southeast Asia's most popular online travel agency—and more.

In the top flight: Everything you need to know about Traveloka (Part 1 of 2)

State-owned military suppliers CETC and Potevio prepare for US sanctions.

China to create 'IT aircraft carrier' through tech megamerger

China to create &#8216;IT aircraft carrier&#8217; through tech megamerger

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

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

Entertainment

The company has been focusing on new verticals such as car rentals and staycations.

Klook manages to raise USD 200 million amid recovery of domestic tourism

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Travel

Gathern raises USD 6 million in Saudi Arabia’s largest Series A round for a woman-led firm

Oyo seeks USD 600 million loan as India’s second wave disrupts its recovery efforts

KEY STAT | China’s tourists eagerly await May holiday as travel bookings surge