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Gideon Ng

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

The system would link Japan, India, China, and Southeast Asia using Cambodia's digital currency.

Japan blockchain startup seeks to build Asian digital payment network

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Nikkei Asia

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

X (formerly Twitter) hosts real-time conversations, trending news, and interactive brand engagement on a global microblogging platform.

X (Twitter)

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

Japan's Misskey shows it can be tough to scale up passion projects.

'Post-Twitter' decentralized social media struggles for way forward

&#8216;Post-Twitter&#8217; decentralized social media struggles for way forward

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

The homegrown tool will be used for medicine and material development.

Japan to develop generative AI to speed up scientific discovery

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

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

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

Sustainability

Thailand

By addressing challenges in cost, stability, and integration, hydro-floating photovoltaic projects can be a beacon of hope in sustainable power generation.

Are floating solar farms the future source of Asia’s renewable energy?

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

East Asia

Ebara specializes in industrial machinery—from precision pumps to compressors—supporting manufacturing, energy, and environmental operations worldwide.

Ebara

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

This machinery maker's new technology skips the process of separating trash.

Japan's Ebara to make recycling plastic easier and more efficient

Japan&#8217;s Ebara to make recycling plastic easier and more efficient

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The recent KANSAI Startup Night Vol. 4 event showcased the deep tech startups in Japan's Kansai region amidst the country's ambitious Startup Development Five-year Plan.

Kansai's Deep Tech Startups Lead the Charge in Japan's Startup Development

Kansai&#8217;s Deep Tech Startups Lead the Charge in Japan&#8217;s Startup Development

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Nobuatsu Kumon

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

Great Wall Motor produces SUVs, pickup trucks, and passenger cars across multiple brands, with a focus on expanding EV and smart vehicle capabilities.

Great Wall Motor

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.

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

Transportation

Chinese automakers are vying for a piece of Thailand’s EV market, a move underpinned by the country's industrial advantages, climate conditions, and cultural backdrop.

Chinese automakers embrace Thailand in race for electric vehicle dominance

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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The GEAR Grand Opening Ceremony in Singapore, by Kajima Corporation

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

Kajima

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

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Announcements

The Japanese construction and real estate firm has announced the launch of its regional headquarters and R&D innovation hub in Singapore.

Kajima Corporation launches regional headquarters and R&D innovation hub in Singapore

Kajima Corporation launches regional headquarters and R&#038;D innovation hub in Singapore

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

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

The agreement gives HP access to certain Huawei Wi-Fi patents in exchange for reciprocal rights under the US company’s portfolio.

Huawei licenses Wi-Fi patents to HP in global cross-licensing deal

Singapore-based reporter covering tech and business across China and APAC, with a focus on globally relevant stories. Writes under an alias.

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T. K. Lin

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

Shein

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

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

Hong Kong

The fashion retailer says its business remains resilient as tariff pressures test its global model ahead of its listing.

Shein launches Hong Kong public offering with its efficiency model in focus

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

The BYD executive laments the “brutal” pace of launches in a crowded market.

China automakers' EV rush culminates in "Crazy Thursday"

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

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Japan blockchain startup seeks to build Asian digital payment network

‘Post-Twitter’ decentralized social media struggles for way forward

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Japan’s Ebara to make recycling plastic easier and more efficient

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Chinese automakers embrace Thailand in race for electric vehicle dominance

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