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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

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The agreement advances Aito’s expansion into the Middle East.

Aito partners with Abu Dhabi Motors to enter the UAE

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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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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

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Game revenue declined quarter-on-quarter following a summer boost, while a higher share of proprietary titles lifted gross margin.

NetEase Q4 growth capped by seasonal lull, but margins improve

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CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Deep Tech

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

Energy

Battery

CATL subsidiary Era Electric is emerging as the next key player after Nio.

After batteries, CATL targets next growth phase in swap stations with partners

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

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How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

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Southeast Asia

Astra Agro Lestari, a major Indonesian palm oil company, has drawn flak from NGOs for failing to address key issues in its report on alleged violations by subsidiaries in Sulawesi.

Indonesian palm oil giant panned by activists over ‘independent’ probe into alleged violations

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

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

Venture Capital

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Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Thailand’s APX and Malaysia’s LiveIn secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

How does technology feed the planet? Explore precision farming, digital supply chains, and sustainability efforts shaping modern agriculture.

Agriculture

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

DJI and XAG are the leading manufacturers of unmanned agricultural drones in China.

Drone heavyweights DJI and XAG compete to take the lead in China’s agriculture industry

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Deals in brief: Flexii, Tability, and Zeroe secure funding, ComfortDelGro acquires A2B to expand footprint in Australia, multiple China and India deals, and more

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

Fintech

Philippines

RCBC boasts 5 million downloads of its AI-backed financial app.

Philippine fintech startups and old players jockey for digital banking

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Photo of Eddie Wu, director and CEO of Alibaba Group, and chairman of Taobao Tmall Commerce Group (Taotian Group).

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

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

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

Trudy Dai has been replaced as the group faces fierce competition in two key segments.

Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu to take over company's e-commerce unit

Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu to take over company&#8217;s e-commerce unit

South Korea

Deals in brief: CYVN invests USD 2.2 billion in Nio, Riiid acquires Qualson, multiple China and India deals, and more

Recent trials of nature-based solutions offer hope for agriculture-focused Thailand in addressing climate change impacts, but there are obstacles hindering widespread adoption.

Can nature-based water management solutions aid Thailand in adapting more effectively to climate change?

Deals in brief: Neutura and Home Credit Indonesia secure funding, VMS Group launches 3Cap AGI Fund, multiple China, India, and Middle East deals, and more