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Deals in brief: Doxa secures funding from Cento Ventures, Temasek and Norinchukin Bank to anchor USD 173 million fund, five India deals, and more

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

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

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

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Deals in brief: Toyota to invest in TSMC’s Japan arm, Incomlend acquires LC Lite, 15 China and India deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Pyxis and Gaia EnviroTech secure funding, Japan’s Reazon Holdings invests in Validus, 11 China and India deals, and more

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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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Nissan, Hyundai woo Japanese car lovers with EV sports models

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Deals in brief: Krutrim and Elice secure funding, SoftBank Ventures Asia closes new fund, InnoVen Capital launches second China fund, and more

Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Tokyo Century Leasing leads Motorist’s Series A round, GDMC and Prism BioLab secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

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The world's biggest foreign travel market is hurt by weak economy and safety concerns.

In charts: How Asia's tourism recovery is held back by stay-home Chinese

In charts: How Asia&#8217;s tourism recovery is held back by stay-home Chinese

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

Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

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Shein’s use of artificial intelligence has come under scrutiny once again after Uniqlo filed a lawsuit, accusing Shein of imitating its popular bag design.

Unique or Uniqlo: What you should know about Shein’s “secret” AI algorithm

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Deals in brief: Alina Vision, Toki, and HashKey Group secure funding, Roojai acquires Lifepal, nine China deals, and more

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

Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

More than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions

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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Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

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Deals in brief: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories—alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.