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

Deep Tech

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

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

Medtech

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

Semiconductors

Malaysia

Penang's state chief wants to foster an "ecosystem for innovation" as supply chains shift.

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Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

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

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

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

Transportation

Firefly, Nio’s third automotive brand, is set to unveil its first model at Nio Day on December 21, with a China debut leading its rollout.

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm | KrASIA

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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

ByteDance

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Investment

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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Artificial intelligence

The ByteDance co-founder’s Hong Kong-based firm will target early-stage tech investments, with artificial intelligence expected to be a core focus.

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture | KrASIA

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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China Venture Roundup

KrASIA | China Venture Roundup Archives

KrASIA rounds up what you need to know about the local venture scene every Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. (GMT +8), covering major investment stories, MNC partnerships, noteworthy startups, industries with the most investments for the week, and more. This week's news highlight: A secondary IPO in Hong Kong is now the industry standard for Chinese tech giants.

Secondary listings in Hong Kong a safe harbor for Chinese tech companies | China Venture Roundup Volume 37 | KrASIA

Secondary listings in Hong Kong a safe harbor for Chinese tech companies | China Venture Roundup Volume 37

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KrASIA Venture Roundup

China Venture Roundup Volume 36 covers China’s investment activity from May 10 – May 16, 2021.

ByteDance co-founder Zhang Yiming steps down as CEO | China Venture Roundup Volume 36 | KrASIA

ByteDance co-founder Zhang Yiming steps down as CEO | China Venture Roundup Volume 36

China Venture Roundup Volume 35 covers China’s investment activity from May 3 – May 9, 2021.

Tencent-backed insurtech firm Waterdrop debuts on the NYSE | China Venture Roundup Volume 35 | KrASIA

Tencent-backed insurtech firm Waterdrop debuts on the NYSE | China Venture Roundup Volume 35

China Venture Roundup Volume 30 covers China’s investment activity from April 26 - May 2, 2021.

Digital counseling platform Yidianling serves urban China's mental health needs | China Venture Roundup Volume 34 | KrASIA

Digital counseling platform Yidianling serves urban China&#8217;s mental health needs | China Venture Roundup Volume 34

China Venture Roundup Volume 30 covers China’s investment activity from April 19 -25, 2021.

Zuoyebang—China's largest Edtech unicorn—considers US IPO | China Venture Roundup Volume 33 | KrASIA

Zuoyebang—China&#8217;s largest Edtech unicorn—considers US IPO | China Venture Roundup Volume 33

China Venture Roundup Volume 30 covers China’s investment activity from April 12 -18, 2021.

Meet Youzan — the backbone of China's e-commerce industry | China Venture Roundup Volume 32 | KrASIA

Meet Youzan — the backbone of China&#8217;s e-commerce industry | China Venture Roundup Volume 32

China Venture Roundup Volume 30 covers China’s investment activity from April 5 -11, 2021.

Beyond Meat makes a move on China | China Venture Roundup Volume 31 | KrASIA

Beyond Meat makes a move on China | China Venture Roundup Volume 31

China Venture Roundup Volume 30 covers China’s investment activity from March 29 – April 2, 2021.

Zhang Yiming's 5 principles in life | China Venture Roundup Volume 30 | KrASIA

Zhang Yiming&#8217;s 5 principles in life | China Venture Roundup Volume 30

China Venture Roundup Volume 29 covers China’s investment activity from March 22 – 28, 2021.

China Venture Roundup

Secondary listings in Hong Kong a safe harbor for Chinese tech companies | China Venture Roundup Volume 37

ByteDance co-founder Zhang Yiming steps down as CEO | China Venture Roundup Volume 36

Tencent-backed insurtech firm Waterdrop debuts on the NYSE | China Venture Roundup Volume 35

Digital counseling platform Yidianling serves urban China’s mental health needs | China Venture Roundup Volume 34

Zuoyebang—China’s largest Edtech unicorn—considers US IPO | China Venture Roundup Volume 33

Meet Youzan — the backbone of China’s e-commerce industry | China Venture Roundup Volume 32

Beyond Meat makes a move on China | China Venture Roundup Volume 31

Zhang Yiming’s 5 principles in life | China Venture Roundup Volume 30

China’s YouTube – Bilibili – debuts on the HKSE | China Venture Roundup Volume 29

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