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The Supernova Challenge 2.0 showcased the innovation driving the global startup ecosystem, with Dubai playing a key role in supporting emerging tech.

Longenesis wins top prize at Supernova Challenge 2.0, Singapore's ProfilePrint takes second | KrASIA

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Longenesis wins top prize at Supernova Challenge 2.0, Singapore&#8217;s ProfilePrint takes second

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In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals.

Deep Tech

Beyond tech hubs like Beijing and Shanghai, China’s smaller cities reveal a different dimension of AI's business impact.

In China, cities like Yiwu reveal a less known side of the AI boom | KrASIA

In China, cities like Yiwu reveal a less known side of the AI boom

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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36Kr English

Bringing together the latest business insights and trends of China's tech ecosystem.

China Tech

Artificial intelligence

As open-source models and high costs squeeze the market, leading Chinese AI firms consider dropping pre-trained models for a clearer path to profitability.

Two of China’s "AI tigers" abandon pre-trained models to pursue app-driven growth | KrASIA

Two of China’s &#8220;AI tigers&#8221; abandon pre-trained models to pursue app-driven growth

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Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. 

Entertainment

With 6.4 million monthly active users, Blued is by far the most popular LGBTQ dating app in China.

How a Chinese LGBTQ dating platform blazed a trail to the US stock market | KrASIA

How a Chinese LGBTQ dating platform blazed a trail to the US stock market

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Nikkei Asia

Fashion

HeartDub digitizes textiles to simulate how clothes look on a human body.

Cutting costs in the fashion industry through virtual fabric samples: Inside China's Startups | KrASIA

Cutting costs in the fashion industry through virtual fabric samples: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

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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Wency Chen

India's Tata Group prepares for its e-commerce play

BigBasket

Reliance

E-commerce is the activity of buying or selling of products on online services or over the Internet. 

E-Commerce

Grocery Delivery

Tata said it would roll out a super app to offer grocery, fashion, jewelry, consumer electronics, and financial services, among other things.

After Reliance, India's USD 113 billion Tata Group prepares for the e-commerce challenge | KrASIA

After Reliance, India&#8217;s USD 113 billion Tata Group prepares for the e-commerce challenge

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Singapore firm Reality Detector uncovers deception cues

Investors

A peek into the booming tech ecosystem of Southeast Asia.

SEA Tech

Facial Recognition

Singapore

deep tech

reality detector

Reality Detector uses a cocktail of behavioral science principles and deep learning tools to 'reveal incongruent words and actions.'

Lie to me: This Singaporean startup is rethinking lie detectors | KrASIA

Lie to me: This Singaporean startup is rethinking lie detectors

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Lin Lingyi

The Internet of things (IoT) is the extension of Internet connectivity into physical devices and everyday objects. Embedded with electronics, Internet connectivity, and other forms of hardware, these devices can communicate and interact with others over the Internet, and they can be remotely monitored and controlled.

Igloohome created a unique smart lock system that allows home owners to grant access to visitors remotely via a mobile app.

No keys, no problem for these Singaporean entrepreneurs | KrASIA

No keys, no problem for these Singaporean entrepreneurs

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Vulcan Post

Building a coherent narrative of India's rapidly changing tech ecosystem.

India Tech

Mobility

India

A slew of consumer-facing startups are tinkering with subscription-based revenue model in addition to their current model.

Indian consumer tech startups search for a sustainable revenue model | KrASIA

Indian consumer tech startups search for a sustainable revenue model

Oppo is a Chinese consumer electronics and mobile communications company headquartered in Dongguan, China, known for its smartphones, Blu-ray players and other electronic devices.

OPPO

5G is a commonly used term for certain advanced wireless systems. Industry association 3GPP defines any system using "5G NR" software as "5G", a definition that came into general use by late 2018. 

Hardware, in the context of technology, refers to the physical elements that make up a computer or electronic system and everything else involved that is physically tangible. 

Hardware

VP says smartphone maker aims to be a top player after Deutsche Telekom deal.

China's Oppo makes play for European growth as Huawei slips | KrASIA

China&#8217;s Oppo makes play for European growth as Huawei slips

eFishery keeps fish farms fresh and thriving

Agriculture

eFishery's services include smart feeding devices, marketplaces, and financing.

From fish feed to financing, eFishery builds services for Indonesia's fish farmers: Startup Stories | KrASIA

From fish feed to financing, eFishery builds services for Indonesia&#8217;s fish farmers: Startup Stories

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Khamila Mulia

Read the stories about Augmented reality (AR), Virtual reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR), know about the trendings and the future of VR/AR/MR industry. 

AR/VR

Edtech

The food industry is booming! Both traditional companies and startups are using technology to transform the dynamics of the food sector.

Food Tech

Medical technology, or "medtech", encompasses a wide range of healthcare products and is used to treat diseases and medical conditions affecting humans. 

MedTech

12 Singaporean startups are getting ready for their next step into Vietnam.

A new adventure begins for Singaporean startups in Vietnam | KrASIA

A new adventure begins for Singaporean startups in Vietnam

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Insights

How a Chinese LGBTQ dating platform blazed a trail to the US stock market

Cutting costs in the fashion industry through virtual fabric samples: Inside China’s Startups

India's Tata Group prepares for its e-commerce play

Singapore firm Reality Detector uncovers deception cues

No keys, no problem for these Singaporean entrepreneurs

Indian consumer tech startups search for a sustainable revenue model

China’s Oppo makes play for European growth as Huawei slips

eFishery keeps fish farms fresh and thriving

A new adventure begins for Singaporean startups in Vietnam

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