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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

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

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

East Asia

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

Foundation and Large Models

The V3.2 lineup marks a push for parity with Western rivals while cutting compute costs through novel architectural design.

DeepSeek takes aim at GPT-5 and Gemini 3 with latest AI models

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T. K. Lin

What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

A new class of PA-targeted drugs promises faster relief, but high prices and uneven access could slow uptake.

China’s flu season brings a new wave of single-dose antivirals

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

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

Retail

Once slow to embrace e-commerce, the 23-year-old company has regained momentum with a refreshed playbook.

Marubi’s founder on how the legacy beauty brand found new life in China

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

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

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

With 12 million active users and a series of successful campaigns, TikTok has been making leaps in capitalizing on the country’s tech-savvy users.

In Vietnam, TikTok is a force to be reckoned with

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Thu Huong Le

Targeting 600 Billion Square Meters of Farmland, MCFLY Uses AI to Offer Disease & Pest Monitoring and Control

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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

Alibaba and Tencent utilize troves of data to offer fresh lending.

China's mobile banks offer 1-second loan decisions in farmland

China&#8217;s mobile banks offer 1-second loan decisions in farmland

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

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

Food Tech

Shiok Meats has a mission to create delicious and healthy meats and seafood that is grown from cells.

Sandhya Sriram of Shiok Meats on introducing cell-based meat: Women in Tech

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Khamila Mulia

Why China’s next crop of ‘techpreneurs’ are skipping home and eyeing a fresh gold rush in new markets

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South China Morning Post

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

Education

Education can help provide the young with the skills needed for a digital future.

Education for all: Early Stage

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Ken Wong

This startup works with Facebook and the Philippine Government’s Department of ICT.

Gina Romero of Connected Women on returning career freedom to Filipinas: Women in Tech

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Zhixin Tan

How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

Cybersecurity

Opinion

The levels of Vietnamese spoken in hacker forums and on the dark web appears to have risen significantly in recent times.

Vietnam suffers the most Southeast Asia offline cyber attacks Q2 2019

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Tech Collective

The Thai language poses some specific challenges to chatbot developers.

Chatbots find fertile ground in Thailand, Southeast Asia's largest social commerce market

Chatbots find fertile ground in Thailand, Southeast Asia&#8217;s largest social commerce market

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Giovanni Puglisi

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

Travel

RedDoorz expects to have 15,000 hotels in its portfolio by 2022.

Singapore’s online hotel booking site RedDoorz targets Southeast Asia push

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