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

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

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The oil price surge from the US-Iran crisis gives fresh impetus to efforts to boost domestic energy supply.

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Photo shows Avinya X, an electric concept vehicle in Tata Motors’ Avinya range.

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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

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.

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India

The jointly developed EV platform is being used for Avinya cars amid efforts to cut development times.

Tata-Chery collaboration highlights Indian EV makers' China reliance

Tata-Chery collaboration highlights Indian EV makers&#8217; China reliance

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

Southeast Asia

Thailand

Expanding overseas takes more than equipment, capital, and speed.

What BYD’s Rayong factory reveals about the limits of China’s overseas playbook

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

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Internet firms taking opportunities in World Cup: these stupid ads may work better than you think

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

For many businesses in China, the opportunity to present themselves in front of millions of football fans will be a promising chance to promote their products and achieve some significant growths.

Chauncey Jung works with a unicorn Internet firm based out of Beijing. His professional experience pays him off an insider perspective over China’s internet industry. Completed his bachelor and master education in Canada, Chauncey is obsessed with trending technologies and economic developments across Asia. He can be reached at chaunceyzhang@foxmail.com.

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

Meituan did the unexpected - topple Ctrip in March 2018.

Meituan, an unexpected entrant to China’s OTA industry that topples Ctrip

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

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Akulaku has recently raised a close to US$100 million C round financing

"Akulaku", Indonesia's consumer installment loan platform, hopes to occupy half of the Indonesian market this year

&#8220;Akulaku&#8221;, Indonesia&#8217;s consumer installment loan platform, hopes to occupy half of the Indonesian market this year

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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

Pinduoduo has seen explosive growth since its launch in 2015, becoming one of the largest e-commerce Apps in China.

Pinduoduo: a Close Look at the Fastest Growing App in China

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

Xiaomi decides to list at HKEX before raising CDR in the middle kingdom.

Why Xiaomi abruptly scrapped its CDR listing?

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

Venture Capital

The following is a take on the Southeast Asia market by an investor from Forsun RZ Capital.

How to hunt unicorns in Southeast Asia: explains a venture capitalist

It’s a market full of potential and any form of investment must be seen as long-term. Investing now rather than later is critical so as to have a foot (or a toe) in a market which is expected to be the 4th biggest economy by 2050.

Indonesia ecommerce through the eyes of a veteran

Momentum Works builds, scales and manages tech ventures across the emerging world, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia. We combine strategic understanding, execution experience, network of partners, and a great team to make things happen. In addition to building ventures and joint-ventures, we also consult on strategy, venture financing &amp; all areas of operations. Website: www.momentum.asia Our blog: http://thelowdown.momentum.asia/

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Toutiao to build up a partial paywall for its top-ranked news app in China  

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

This young upstart Douyin could be the solution in Alibaba’s war with Tencent

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

In Q1 2018, Douyin’s international version, Tik Tok, was the most downloaded iPhone app worldwide, totaling 45.8 million and surpassing Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram

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Internet firms taking opportunities in World Cup: these stupid ads may work better than you think

Meituan, an unexpected entrant to China’s OTA industry that topples Ctrip

“Akulaku”, Indonesia’s consumer installment loan platform, hopes to occupy half of the Indonesian market this year

Pinduoduo: a Close Look at the Fastest Growing App in China

Why Xiaomi abruptly scrapped its CDR listing?

How to hunt unicorns in Southeast Asia: explains a venture capitalist

Indonesia ecommerce through the eyes of a veteran

This young upstart Douyin could be the solution in Alibaba’s war with Tencent

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