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In Japan, the Philippines and more, virtual worlds are expanding despite Meta's flop in the West.

Asia's metaverse is still thriving, from digital cities to gaming

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Asia&#8217;s metaverse is still thriving, from digital cities to gaming

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

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Industry experts, representatives of financial institutions, and legal professionals convened earlier this month to discuss the IPO landscape in Japan, unveiling meaningful insights.

Recent JPX seminar decodes Japan's IPO potential

Recent JPX seminar decodes Japan&#8217;s IPO potential

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

University spinoff Eureka Robotics seeks to automate industrial production.

Singapore startup lends Japan's aging factory workers robot hand

Singapore startup lends Japan&#8217;s aging factory workers robot hand

Neste's biofuel refinery in Singapore now has annual capacity of 1.26bn liters.

Asia plays catch-up in race for sustainable aviation fuel

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

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

Mobility

Startup Terra Motors to install rapid chargers at Kojima electronics shops.

Tokyo to have 1,000 new EV charging hubs, more than gas stations

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

Deals in brief: East Ventures invests in Mesh Bio, MoneyHero Group completes SPAC merger, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

Sustainability

Hitachi Zosen's machines cultivate modified wheat germ with precision.

Japanese company slashes lab-grown meat protein cost by 90%

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

The company's NFC-based e-receipt solution promises to improve the retail payment experience while appealing to evolving consumer preferences.

Pi-xcels is transforming the retail experience with interactive e-receipts

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

Project to launch by 2028, with lithium and cobalt being considered.

Panasonic to produce EV batteries from recycled nickel

Photo of Li Xue, Zhao Zhengtou, and Lu Junfeng.

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

Deep Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

StairMed’s co-founders foresee BCI technology enabling unprecedented forms of human-machine interaction.

How far are brain-computer interfaces from restoring and extending human ability?

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

Autonomous Vehicles

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

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

Transportation

With operations in 170 cities nationwide, the startup is building one of the fastest-growing autonomous delivery fleets in China.

Rino.ai raises new funding to accelerate toward mass production of autonomous cargo vans

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

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

The new facility marks Li Auto’s latest move in its transformation into an “AI company.”

Li Auto builds Silicon Valley lab to chase Xpeng and others in smart driving

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