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

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

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The San Francisco-based food tech startup also revealed plans to build its first Asia production facility for Just Egg, a plant-based product, in Singapore.

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Stephanie Li

Chinese share in global stock offering, 2020: 37%

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

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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

The USD 129 billion raised in 2020 mark a historical high for Chinese companies.

KEY STAT | Chinese companies raised record-breaking amount of money in global IPOs

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Julianna Wu

Mastercard facilitates secure electronic payments, credit cards, and financial transactions across international markets.

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Rama Sridhar discusses financial inclusion, collaboration across the digital payment infrastructure, and her hopes for the future.

[Tuning In] Rama Sridhar from Mastercard on promoting financial inclusion and women in leadership

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What extends a car’s lifecycle beyond the showroom? Investigate spare parts, performance upgrades, and services fueling the secondary automotive market.

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

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The platform matches car owners with recommended automobile repair shops at standardized prices.

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Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

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

Telecommunications

Robust orders come as smartphone industry faces severe parts shortages.

Apple plans 30% boost in iPhone production for first half of 2021

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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

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

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

WM Motor creates user-centric electric cars and integrates connectivity, smart interfaces, and eco-friendly powertrains.

WM Motor

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

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

Electric Vehicles

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

Transportation

The share of new energy vehicles in China is predicted to rise to 20% of overall new car sales by 2025.

Baidu considers entry into electric vehicle production: Report

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

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Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

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

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In May, Ola Electric acquired Amsterdam-based electric two-wheeler OEM Etergo BV to make an entry into this market.

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I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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How does technology feed the planet? Explore precision farming, digital supply chains, and sustainability efforts shaping modern agriculture.

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Agritech startups in India bagged USD 532 million as of April 2020.

Indian agritech startup Arya raises USD 21 million

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Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

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Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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Pinduoduo unveils payment service Duoduo Pay for its 731 million users

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