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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

China

Elon Musk previously said the cost of LiDAR technology makes anyone relying on it "doomed."

China LiDAR maker Hesai looks to prove Musk wrong with USD 200 model

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

AI can be used to broaden credit access and rebuild trust in digital lending, he said.

Can AI make credit access more equitable? FinVolution’s Lei Chen thinks so

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T. K. Lin

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

The veteran marketer’s exit comes as Mihoyo shifts Genshin Impact’s focus toward long-term growth.

Mihoyo loses key Genshin Impact figure as Xie Qiliang steps down

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

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

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

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

Venture Capital

Chinese venture capital is increasingly investing in internet-native brands which are leveraging China's existing e-commerce, logistics, and digital marketing capabilities to connect with younger consumers.

China’s hungry tech investors line up to back emerging consumer brands

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AJ Cortese

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

Swiggy

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

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

Food Tech

The online food delivery market in India was worth around USD 4.66 billion in 2020.

Who leads the food delivery race between Zomato and Swiggy in India?

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Measurable AI

Byju’s, a former edtech unicorn, merges video lessons, quizzes, and personalized learning paths to help students excel academically.

Byju's

Unacademy, an online learning platform in India, provides test prep courses, video lessons, and live classes for students.

Unacademy

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

Edtech

Edtech in India is set to become a USD 30 billion market over the next decade, from the current USD 700–800 million.

Indian edtech firms push for M&amp;As to supercharge growth

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Education

China’s edtech firms downsize and tutors flee as crackdown intensifies. Young tutors are leaving the industry because of the sector's decimation.

China’s edtech firms downsize and tutors flee as crackdown intensifies

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Jiaxing Li

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

The digital yuan appears as the latest in a decade-long series of steps to internationalize China's currency and curb the global dominance of the dollar.

Will the digital yuan vanquish the dollar?

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

Axie Infinity’s meteoric rise represents the mainstreamization of the play-to-earn game industry. DAUs hit 800,000 in July, up 173% from January’s 16,000.

What does Axie Infinity’s meteoric rise tell us about the play-to-earn game industry?

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Stephanie Li

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

Indonesia

As investment interest has risen in Indonesia, illegal fintech platforms are preying on vulnerable victims.

Indonesia’s millennials drive interest in investment apps, but financial literacy lags behind

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Khamila Mulia

Vietnam

Nudging Vietnamese consumers to use MoMo for small purchases is part of the firm's strategy to get the app on the first page of their iPhone, a source said.

Vietnam emerges as Southeast Asia's next fintech battleground

Vietnam emerges as Southeast Asia&#8217;s next fintech battleground

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

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

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

E-commerce

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

On-demand Services

China’s tech giants have started a new proxy war in the food and beverage industry.

Tencent and ByteDance fight for a seat at the dinner table (Part 2 of 2)

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