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

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

China

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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The Chinese automaker will use the space-saving battery pack found in its Racco mini EV.

BYD to employ tech used for Japan-only mini EV on new European model

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The project, presented at the UN Global Compact BRI Summit in Singapore, examined financial access for overseas Filipino workers.

FinVolution, NUS Business School share findings on financial inclusion for Filipino domestic helpers

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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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

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Turns out, games made in China can be good too.

The Uptake | Game on

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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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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

JD.com, one of China’s largest e-commerce platforms, is launching an accelerator program, AI Catapult, for AI and blockchain startups. Six blockchain startups have been chosen in the program’s first cohort, including Bluzelle, a Singapore-based company provides data storage and management services for blockchain apps.

JD.com Launched AI and Blockchain Accelerator for New Retail Battle

JD.com Launching an Accelerator to Tapping into Blockchain for Chinese New Retail Battle

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

Gojek

China's tech mogul Tencent is now behind both Go-Jek and Grab.

Deals | Update: Go-Jek Raises Higher-than-Expected USD1.5 Billion From Google, Temasek and Tencent in Upcoming Expansion to Grab's Home Turf

Deals | Update: Go-Jek Raises Higher-than-Expected USD1.5 Billion From Google, Temasek and Tencent in Upcoming Expansion to Grab&#8217;s Home Turf

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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

Chinese e-commerce platform targeting overseas market have a unique advantage as there are sufficient suppliers.

Deals | Cross-Border E-Commerce Platform Club Factory Banks USD100 M to Fuel Expansion in Southeast Asia and Middle East

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

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

On-demand Services

Alibaba is rumored to pump in US$ 9.5 billion to fully acquire food delivery startup Ele.me.

Deals | Alibaba Rumored to Fully Acquire Eleme, Upping Competition with Tencent-backed Meituan-Dianping (Updated)

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China's Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

Plus, East Ventures is planning a USD100 million fund. Apple is preparing to release a trio of new smartphones later this year.

KrASIA Daily: Buying out Baidu, Alibaba Rumoured to Acquire Top Food Delivery Startup Ele.me

The company has engaged in overseas markets including South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.

China’s Largest B2B Platform for Steel Trading Zhaogang.com Eyes USD 500 million HK IPO

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

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

Fintech

Meituan-Dianping is the world’s #4 most valuable startup according to CB Insights.

Deals | Meituan-Dianping Just Acquired An Insurance License, while BAT’s Online Insurance Battle is in Full Swing

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

China’s video streaming scene is dominated by three major platforms namely Alibaba-acquired Youku, Tencent’s Tencent Video and Baidu-backed iQiyi.

Toutiao Reportedly to Produce Drama and Variety Show, Adding Youku and iQiyi to Competitors List

Plus, Alibaba is in talks to buy a minority stake in Dailyhunt. Dropbox filed for a USD500 million IPO.