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In Love and Deepspace, female players are falling for AI-driven men who whisper their names, remember their stories, and never argue back.

The women falling in love with AI, and how otome game makers profit from it

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The Chinese chipmaker has built a vertically integrated GPGPU ecosystem, and now seeks new capital to scale it.

Iluvatar CoreX becomes first Chinese GPGPU firm to gain HKEX listing approval

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

Dreame

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

East Asia

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Borrowing from the playbook of autonomous vehicles, Dreame uses LiDAR tech to achieve what traditional garden toolmakers couldn’t.

Dreame’s robotic lawn mowers lead the pack with a smart LiDAR edge

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

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What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

On-demand Services

Alibaba unit rises above price wars and labor shortage while Missfresh falls.

China's online grocers fight for survival in overcrowded market

China&#8217;s online grocers fight for survival in overcrowded market

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Vietnam to make Apple Watch and MacBook for first time ever. Country benefits as tech giant looks to build more products outside of China.

Vietnam to make Apple Watch and MacBook for first time ever

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

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Stripe CEO: U.S. tech companies 'underestimate' Asia's potential. Despite fintech downturn, payment giant doubles down on overseas business.

Stripe CEO: US tech companies 'underestimate' Asia's potential

Stripe CEO: US tech companies &#8216;underestimate&#8217; Asia&#8217;s potential

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei says 2022 could be the 'most challenging' time for the device business. The China tech champion is looking to spend US 1.5 billion on auto R&D amid the ongoing US crackdown.

Huawei says 2022 'most challenging' time for device business

Huawei says 2022 &#8216;most challenging&#8217; time for device business

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How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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Chinese-built EVs can cut Japan delivery company's costs by 30%. SBS plans fleet of over 10,000 electric vans after encouraging trial run.

Chinese-built EVs can cut Japan delivery company's costs by 30%

Chinese-built EVs can cut Japan delivery company&#8217;s costs by 30%

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SoftBank to slash Alibaba stake in race for cash. Vision Fund exits entire $7.7bn Uber holding during market downturn

SoftBank to slash Alibaba stake in race for cash

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

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

Alibaba revenue growth slows to zero on weak Chinese economy. Ant Group's net profit falls 17.3% in March quarter under regulatory pressure.

Alibaba revenue growth slows to zero on weak Chinese economy

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

China smartphone shipments slump toward 10-year low. Consumer shift toward thrift compounds structural weakness in demand.

China smartphone shipments slump toward 10-year low

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

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

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What unlocks decentralized innovation? Explore blockchain-based platforms, data ownership models, and tools shaping the next internet era.

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Singapore's Insignia raises USD 516 million for ASEAN startups, eyeing Web3. "Winners very obvious when tide goes out," venture capital firm's founder says.

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China’s online grocers fight for survival in overcrowded market

Vietnam to make Apple Watch and MacBook for first time ever

Stripe CEO: US tech companies ‘underestimate’ Asia’s potential

Huawei says 2022 ‘most challenging’ time for device business

Chinese-built EVs can cut Japan delivery company’s costs by 30%