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

ByteDance

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

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

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

Coze combines workflow logic, collaborative planning, and proprietary data access to reimagine what AI agents can do.

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta | KrASIA

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ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Kajima, a Japanese construction and engineering leader, delivers large infrastructure projects, sustainable building designs, and architectural solutions.

Kajima

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Singapore

The program will offer startups access to testbeds, funding, and a path to commercialization through real-world trials and regulatory integration.

Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector | KrASIA

Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector

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KrASIA Writers

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Billed as ready for mass production, the autonomous EV may set a new precedent.

GAC Aion and Didi unveil Level 4 robotaxi at Auto Shanghai | KrASIA

GAC Aion and Didi unveil Level 4 robotaxi at Auto Shanghai

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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36Kr English

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

Venture Capital

Venture Capital | KrASIA Archives

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

India

From the two-month-long COVID-19 lockdown to the economic slump to the Chinese funding crunch and app ban, 2020 has been a roller coaster year for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

Top takeaways from VCs in India from 2020 | KrASIA Year in Review | KrASIA

Top takeaways from VCs in India from 2020 | KrASIA Year in Review

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

China Venture Roundup

China’s Venture Roundup Volume 10 covers China’s investment activity from 8 - 15 November 2020.

25 exits this week and Air China Cargo seeks growth through strategic diversification | China's Venture Roundup Volume 10 | KrASIA

25 exits this week and Air China Cargo seeks growth through strategic diversification | China&#8217;s Venture Roundup Volume 10

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KrASIA Venture Roundup

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

Investment

Q&amp;A

Now the founder of a successful venture capital firm, Carman Chan revisits her days as a tech columnist and entrepreneur for insights.

[Tuning In] Carman Chan on quitting her PhD program in pursuit of entrepreneurship | KrASIA

[Tuning In] Carman Chan on quitting her PhD program in pursuit of entrepreneurship

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Emily Fang

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

Cultural links provide one bridge between India and Southeast Asia, giving Indian startups a leg up as they head to the region.

India and Southeast Asia will be one market with 2 billion customers: Lightspeed India Partners | KrASIA

India and Southeast Asia will be one market with 2 billion customers: Lightspeed India Partners

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Avanish Tiwary

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

A number of Peregrine’s current portfolio companies have already pivoted to use their technologies to combat the coronavirus.

Peregrine Ventures launches USD 300 million fund for life sciences startups | KrASIA

Peregrine Ventures launches USD 300 million fund for life sciences startups

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NoCamels

Pony.ai develops self-driving technologies for cars and trucks, collaborating with automakers to bring safer, fully autonomous mobility to public roads and fleet services worldwide.

Pony.ai

China’s Venture Roundup Volume 9 covers China’s investment activity from 1 - 8 November 2020

Delve into Pony.ai's USD 267 million Series C and Kuaishou's impending IPO | China's Venture Roundup Volume 9 | KrASIA

Delve into Pony.ai&#8217;s USD 267 million Series C and Kuaishou&#8217;s impending IPO | China&#8217;s Venture Roundup Volume 9

Up to 12 participants are eligible for a USD 60,250 investment from Singaporean VC Quest Ventures.

ScaleUp Malaysia announces its second cohort | KrASIA

ScaleUp Malaysia announces its second cohort

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Ursula Florene

Alexandria, Egypt. Photo by Flo P on Unsplash.

Cairo Angels will continue to operate an angel network, but its new fund will invest in seed and pre-Series A opportunities in the region.

Cairo Angels launches micro VC fund to invest in startups in Middle East and Africa | KrASIA

Cairo Angels launches micro VC fund to invest in startups in Middle East and Africa

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MENAbytes

Teja Ventures is the first gender lens venture capital fund for emerging Asian countries.