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Sudo Lim

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

East Asia

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.

Toyota

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Deep Tech

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

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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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What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

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Qualcomm

The new collaborations highlight the cost-effectiveness of Qualcomm’s chips as a key differentiator amid escalating competition from Nvidia and Horizon Robotics, among others.

Qualcomm lands autonomous driving projects with Toyota and FAW’s Hongqi

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Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

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

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

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NVIDIA

Analysts predict faster profit growth for Nvidia than Apple's during the iPhone boom.

Nvidia stock on meteoric rise: Will earnings keep up?

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Deals in brief: Kamereo secures USD 2.1 million boost, Ekuinas divests Icon Offshore, iKala completes Series B round, and more

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

CapCut, a video editing and graphic design platform by ByteDance, empowers creators with intuitive tools and templates to craft engaging and shareable content.

CapCut

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

Lemon8, a lifestyle content platform, blends social media and e-commerce, connecting users with trends in fashion, beauty, and wellness.

Lemon8

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

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Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

While TikTok has been the focus of the bill, a closer examination of its text reveals its potential impact on other Chinese applications such as Lemon8 and CapCut.

How might the TikTok ban bill affect Lemon8, CapCut, and other Chinese applications?

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Marvin Goh

Deals in brief: Accredify extends Series A round, Nvidia invests in Ubitus, Cisco and Sensor Tower complete key acquisitions, and more

Netflix streams films, TV series, and documentaries, revolutionizing how audiences consume on-demand entertainment worldwide.

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netflix

Ultra-short episodes and wacky plots help series flourish on social media.

China's minidrama producers set their sights on challenging Netflix

China&#8217;s minidrama producers set their sights on challenging Netflix

Deals in brief: Lambda attains unicorn status with USD 320 million fundraise, Blue Planet completes acquisition of Mahindra’s MWTESL, six India deals, and more

Oceania

South Korea

Deals in brief: Mober and Green COP secure funding, Qoo10 set to acquire Wish, QVCDF names first five VC firms to get share of AUD 130 million fund, and more

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

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

Transportation

Higher utilization, reduced subsidy reliance, and improved efficiency lift margins as the company reports its first adjusted quarterly profit.

CaoCao Mobility’s growth begins to translate into profit

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

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

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

Retail

Adoption was strong during the campaign, but it remains unclear if user behavior will persist after incentives fade.

Alibaba’s latest Qwen subsidies are a bet on agentic commerce

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T. K. Lin

Dreame

Robotics

The brand’s AWE 2026 showcase points to robot vacuums as a central priority.

Now a market leader, where will Dreame focus its next wave of innovation?

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

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