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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.

Transportation

Discounts of up to 34% add to pressure that could squeeze out weaker players.

BYD price bombshell raises specter of wider China EV consolidation

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Nikkei Asia

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

Deep Tech

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

The startup is building bots that prioritize emotional presence over technical perfection, hoping that’s what wins over families.

Joyin races to rewire homes with emotionally aware robots

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

Batteries

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

Energy

The Chinese firm hopes its “cold core” architecture will reshape expectations for the 4680 form factor.

Can cylindrical EV batteries make a comeback? Talent New Energy thinks so

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

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GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

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

Southeast Asia

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

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

On-demand Services

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Indonesia

GoTo raises USD 1.3 billion from blockbuster investors in first close of pre-IPO fundraising. The company expects to go public in Indonesia in 1H 2022.

GoTo raises USD 1.3 billion from blockbuster investors in first close of pre-IPO fundraising

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Khamila Mulia

A Gaussian Robotics device operating at the Changi Airport in Singapore. Photo from the Gaussian Robotics official Facebook account.

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

Japan

SoftBank makes fresh bet on Chinese robotics startup. Vision Fund 2 leads USD 188 million investment in Gaussian Robotics. Round was also joined by Meituan.

SoftBank makes fresh bet on Chinese robotics startup Gaussian Robotics

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

Food Tech

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Malaysia

Singapore

Food surplus marketplace TreeDots snaps up USD 11 million Series A funding. The firm logged 400% growth year-over-year in gross merchandise value.

Food surplus marketplace TreeDots snaps up USD 11 million Series A funding

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Stephanie Li

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

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

Investment

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

Payments

A15 invests in Egyptian "buy now, pay later" platform Sympl. Sympl’s “save your money, pay later” checkout platform launched in Egypt in October.

A15 invests in Egyptian-based 'buy now, pay later' platform Sympl

A15 invests in Egyptian-based &#8216;buy now, pay later&#8217; platform Sympl

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MENAbytes

China will promote the digital yuan by improving link-ups with mobile payment apps. The upgrades may lead to broader geographical coverage for the e-CNY.

China will promote the digital yuan by improving link-ups with mobile payment apps

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Jiaxing Li

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

India

After raising INR 53.52 billion (USD 721 million) in its IPO, Nykaa is charting out its next phase of growth, which includes setting up new retail stores in India and expanding internationally.

Nykaa's blockbuster market debut gives birth to India's richest self-made woman billionaire

Nykaa&#8217;s blockbuster market debut gives birth to India&#8217;s richest self-made woman billionaire

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Cryptocurrencies

Huobi Global to sunset Singapore-based users by March 2022 due to 'strict requirements for licenses.' Binance, said it would suspend services in Singapore.

Huobi Global to sunset Singapore users by March 2022 due to 'strict requirements for licenses'

Huobi Global to sunset Singapore users by March 2022 due to &#8216;strict requirements for licenses&#8217;

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Nio’s Q3 losses narrow due to growing demand for EVs. It delivered 24,439 vehicles in Q3, beating analyst estimates of 22,980 units.

Nio’s Q3 losses narrow due to growing demand for EVs

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Mengyuan Ge

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

Gaming

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Game streaming firm Huya fends off stiff competition with Q3 revenue and MAU growth. China’s video game sector is undergoing regulatory changes.

News

GoTo raises USD 1.3 billion from blockbuster investors in first close of pre-IPO fundraising

SoftBank makes fresh bet on Chinese robotics startup Gaussian Robotics

Food surplus marketplace TreeDots snaps up USD 11 million Series A funding

A15 invests in Egyptian-based ‘buy now, pay later’ platform Sympl

China will promote the digital yuan by improving link-ups with mobile payment apps

Nykaa’s blockbuster market debut gives birth to India’s richest self-made woman billionaire

Huobi Global to sunset Singapore users by March 2022 due to ‘strict requirements for licenses’

Nio’s Q3 losses narrow due to growing demand for EVs

Game streaming firm Huya fends off stiff competition with Q3 revenue and MAU growth

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