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

Deep Tech

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

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Japan has long led in key chip materials, but Chinese rivals like Eswin are catching up.

In silicon wafers, China's emerging local stars rattle global giants

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In silicon wafers, China&#8217;s emerging local stars rattle global giants

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

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

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

Europe

With pared-down versions of the Model 3 and Model Y, Tesla is testing lower prices in markets where rivals such as BYD and Xiaomi are closing in.

Tesla unveils new budget cars to take aim at China’s EV challengers

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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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

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Surging gold prices are testing traditional jewelers’ pricing power while fueling new experiments in China’s gold market.

As gold prices soar, Pop Mart and Laopu Gold take opposite bets on sparkle

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

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The Arena Pitch Battle gave five startups the opportunity to perform and pitch in front of judges to attract investors.

The Arena Pitch Battle in Tech In Asia Conference 2019: Early Stage

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Cindy Silviana

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

Tokopedia's gross merchandise value in 2019 is estimated to hit USD 15,6 billion, equivalent to 1.5% of Indonesian GDP

Tokopedia projects to contribute USD 12 billion to the Indonesian economy this year

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Khamila Mulia

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

On-demand Services

Gojek cannot afford to lose in the Vietnamese ride-hailing sector, which is expected to be worth USD 4 billion by 2025.

Can Gojek overcome its struggles in Vietnam?

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Thu Huong Le

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

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

Food Delivery

A year after going public in Hong Kong, the Chinese food delivery giant's market cap only trails behind Alibaba and Tencent.

Four strategies Meituan taps to become China's No. 3 internet firm

Four strategies Meituan taps to become China&#8217;s No. 3 internet firm

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Sun Henan

Goers said that with a 30-person team and 4,000 monthly active users it has achieved profitability.

One app to organize people’s free time in a chaotic city: Startup Stories 

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AIRP

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

MakeMyTrip is also exploring synergies with Ctrip to grow its international presence.

Ctrip-backed MakeMyTrip sharpens focus on overseas markets

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Moulishree Srivastava

Sirclo's CEO Brian Marshal. Photo: Sirclo.

Since 2013 Sirclo has been inching its way towards a sustainable business model.

One Indonesian SaaS startup’s long road to success: Startup Stories

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Nadine Freischlad

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

Snapdeal connects Indian consumers to online deals, everyday products, and localized marketplaces through its e-commerce site.

Snapdeal

Amid slowdown, the Diwali season gives e-retailers like Amazon and Flipkart a significant boost.

Online festive sales in India generate USD 3 billion in GMV

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

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

Logistics

Via the FreightAmigo app or website, users can search to get real-time quotes and compare prices for different carriers, and can book and pay online.

How FreightAmigo is shaking up the sleepy world of logistics to bring it online Expedia-style

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