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Gideon Ng

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

Electric Vehicles

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

Energy

Indonesia

As Indonesia commits to a greener future, can the country overcome its deep reliance on coal?

Going coal turkey: Indonesia’s energy transition roadmap

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Sara Mandagie

OpenAI researches advanced AI models, like ChatGPT, contributing to natural language processing, machine learning, and innovation in AI.

OpenAI

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

Deals in brief: OpenAI gears up for funding in the Middle East, Geo Energy partners Charged Asia, and more

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

VinFast, a Vietnamese EV manufacturer, crafts electric cars and scooters, leading Southeast Asia’s shift toward sustainable mobility.

VinFast

Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, spans industries like real estate, automotive, healthcare, and technology.

Vingroup

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

Vietnam's USD 85 billion EV startup aims to take on Tesla in the US market.

VinFast's valuation overtakes Ford and GM on Nasdaq debut

VinFast&#8217;s valuation overtakes Ford and GM on Nasdaq debut

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Nikkei Asia

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

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Malaysia

Deals in brief: GradRight backed to close education funding gaps, Antler funds Malaysian startup Mole, and more

Deals in brief: CompAsia secures Series A funding, Singapore welcomes new biotech incubator, and more

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

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

Consumer Economy

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

The company's stock falls more than 28% in New York as company warns of an impact on its bottom line.

Singapore's Sea to 'ramp up' Shopee investments amid TikTok's rise

Singapore&#8217;s Sea to &#8216;ramp up&#8217; Shopee investments amid TikTok&#8217;s rise

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

Cotti Coffee, founded by Luckin Coffee's original team, is a coffee chain known for its aggressive expansion, affordable pricing, and global ambitions.

Cotti Coffee

Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

Luckin Coffee

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

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Can Luckin Coffee's founding team replicate their past successes beyond borders with their new branded coffee chain, Cotti Coffee?

Cotti Coffee takes battle with Luckin Coffee overseas

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Deals in brief: Solar AI bags USD 1.5 million in seed round, Alva secures funds for Indonesia expansion, and more

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Creative

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

Deep Tech

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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South Korea's Krafton is working with Nvidia while DeepSeek powers Chinese companies.

Asian game developers use AI to breathe new life into characters

What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

The Silicon Valley entrepreneur has turned his body into a living experiment in a bid to reframe longevity as a solvable problem.

Bryan Johnson: The man trying to engineer longevity into the human condition

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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With chip access in flux and scrutiny mounting, Manus has left China for Singapore, betting that neutrality offers a safer path forward.

Has China become too risky a home for AI startups? Manus thinks so

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