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China

China Southern, Air China, and China Eastern all point to fuel costs as a drag on earnings.

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

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

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

East Asia

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

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

Deep Tech

The hardware executive succeeds founder Henry Zhou as Pico shifts focus toward mixed reality and spatial computing.

ByteDance names Li Xiaokai to lead Pico’s next phase

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

Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is a platform that connects users to curated content for fashion, beauty, travel, and more.

Xiaohongshu

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

Creative

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

Gaming

It may lack the gaming roots of Bilibili and HeyBox, but Xiaohongshu’s community dynamics can help smaller titles turn authenticity into attention.

Why Xiaohongshu has become harder for game marketers to ignore

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

Insights | KrASIA

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

Transportation

Park+ shows real-time parking information and let users reserve spots in advance.

Park+ provides advance bookings for your cars and bikes: Startup Stories (Update)

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Avanish Tiwary

Investors want dynamic startup founders, says Koh, associate director of the Business Angel Network of Southeast Asia (BANSEA).

What angel investors look for in the SEA market, according to industry insider Jiaway Koh

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Sharmila Ganapathy

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

Apple

Planned 10% boost to iPhone production faces "massive uncertainties".

Exclusive: Asian suppliers warn Apple about coronavirus impact

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

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

The market long dominated by Tencent has a disrupter now.

Opinion | Five reasons why ByteDance might become the next gaming giant

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

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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

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

Internet of Things

The rapid growth of the IoT sector has drawn in Huawei amid falling smartphone sales.

Huawei's IoT ambition poses challenge to Xiaomi and Apple

Huawei&#8217;s IoT ambition poses challenge to Xiaomi and Apple

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Hui Tse Gan

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

Venture Capital

1982 Ventures is focused on early-stage fintech startups in Southeast Asia.

Former principals of Tryb Group launch new VC firm

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Khamila Mulia

Uber is a mobility platform that connects users to ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services, operating in cities worldwide.

Uber

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

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

SoftBank has not invested in any foodtech company in India, yet.

Uber Eats acquisition might help Zomato lure investments from SoftBank

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

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

Fintech

Poor performance of some of the big tech companies has seeded the idea of course correction in India.

Profitability and unit economics to be Indian startups' mantra in 2020

Profitability and unit economics to be Indian startups&#8217; mantra in 2020

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

With proprietary speech recognition technology, ELSA helps users improve their English pronunciation.

Insights

Park+ provides advance bookings for your cars and bikes: Startup Stories (Update)

What angel investors look for in the SEA market, according to industry insider Jiaway Koh

Exclusive: Asian suppliers warn Apple about coronavirus impact

Opinion | Five reasons why ByteDance might become the next gaming giant

Huawei’s IoT ambition poses challenge to Xiaomi and Apple

Former principals of Tryb Group launch new VC firm

Uber Eats acquisition might help Zomato lure investments from SoftBank

Profitability and unit economics to be Indian startups’ mantra in 2020

AI-powered ELSA gives you confidence when speaking English: Startup Stories

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