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

China

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

East Asia

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

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

Autonomous 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

Xia Zhongpu exits Li Auto amid reported disagreements over its assisted driving strategy, as the company pivots to a model that “drives like a human.”

Li Auto’s E2E architect departs as company shifts focus to VLA

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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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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

With traditional data sources exhausted, the Digital China-backed firm sees enterprise ops as the next rich substrate for AI training and deployment.

With IT data drying up, Shenqi Digital backs “AI for process” to sharpen enterprise decisions

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

Investment

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

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.

Venture Capital

Indonesia

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Vietnam

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: CrediLinq secures Series A funding, Vertex Ventures backs Quantified Energy, Ringkas raises 5.1 million, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

Features | KrASIA

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

Batteries

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

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

Energy

iKingtec is aiming to redefine precision and safety in maintenance workflows with its drones, amid rising opportunities in China's power grid sector.

iKingtech bestows “wings” to transform power grid inspections

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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In a recent interview with 36Kr, senior figures from Sensors Data discuss the company's growth phases and its current strategic refocus.

Sensors Data: AI on the horizon, but prioritize practical implementation first

Thailand

Alan Edwards and Thanit Apipatana aim to revolutionize the burgeoning market for quality craft beer in Thailand and beyond with liquid yeast that elevates beer flavors.

This Thai entrepreneur is catering to the burgeoning market for quality craft beers

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KrASIA Writers

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

Xpeng Motors

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Xpeng Motors surprised attendees at its Tech Day event this year by introducing a humanoid robot model, while also showcasing an array of vehicle intelligence features.

Xpeng Motors unveils PX5 humanoid robot, underlining its vision for the future

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

Chinese conglomerate Erdos Group led the investment, financing KargoBot's transformation into an independent entity to strengthen its alignment with the long-haul logistics sector.

Didi’s autonomous trucking business KargoBot to drive solo following RMB 450 million investment

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

Creative

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

Entertainment

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

Gaming

What defines fully immersive realms? Uncover virtual environments, user-generated content, and monetization models shaping the metaverse.

Metaverse

What unlocks decentralized innovation? Explore blockchain-based platforms, data ownership models, and tools shaping the next internet era.

Web3

In Happitat, players can virtually engage with Singapore's rich culture and landmarks, redefining the way we experience the Lion City.

Happitat in The Sandbox offers fresh way to experience Singapore

Middle East

Deep Robotics took center stage at GITEX Global 2023 with the introduction of its X30 quadruped robot, poised to fulfill diverse industrial needs with its robust capabilities.

Deep Robotics unveils new X30 quadruped robot at GITEX Global 2023

Time Energy Storage's battery technology could pave the way for high-performance and cost-effective energy storage systems, addressing the world's growing energy needs.

Time Energy Storage commences production of megawatt-level aqueous organic flow batteries

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

Blockchain

How do firms boost efficiency? Assess cloud platforms, consulting solutions, and business intelligence tools powering corporate operations.

Cloud Solutions

Decentralized cloud infrastructure holds the potential to transform industries, including gaming, by eliminating hardware dependencies.

Aethir's distributed network could transcend limitations of centralized cloud computing

Aethir&#8217;s distributed network could transcend limitations of centralized cloud computing

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