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

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What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

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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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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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Cheng Zi

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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

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 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

Indonesia

Southeast Asia

Indonesia's financial authority has moved to regulate unlicensed financial advisers to protect novice investors.

Indonesia's "finfluencers" under scrutiny as P2P lending bubble bursts

Indonesia&#8217;s &#8220;finfluencers&#8221; under scrutiny as P2P lending bubble bursts

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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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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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

Automakers raise prices for NEVs in China ahead of subsidy cuts. The Chinese government has spent USD 22 billion to subsidize the NEV industry since 2009.

Automakers raise prices for NEVs in China ahead of subsidy cuts

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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

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

Venture Capital

India witnessed 97 mega deals—rounds over USD 100 million—worth USD 24 billion in 2021, compared to 28 such investments worth USD 5.5 billion in 2020.

Indian companies raised USD 63 billion from PE-VC investors in 2021

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

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

As Indonesia's tech leaders opt for public service, can they truly bring about change? After Nadiem Makarim, tech executives have joined government service.

As Indonesia's tech leaders opt for public service, can they truly bring about change?

As Indonesia&#8217;s tech leaders opt for public service, can they truly bring about change?

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Khamila Mulia

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

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

Live Streaming

Top e-commerce platforms and livestreamers pledge to ‘rectify’ practices after criticism from Zhejiang consumer rights authority.

Top e-commerce platforms and livestreamers pledge to ‘rectify’ practices after criticism from consumer rights authority

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

Gaming

Chinese regulators ban game distributor Steam citing "unlawful behaviors." Gamers can no longer access their previously purchased titles.

Chinese regulators ban game distributor Steam citing ‘unlawful behaviors’

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

Cryptocurrencies

Vietnam

1.9 million users' data is up for sale after hack of Vietnamese crypto trading app Onus. Criminals could use the data to impersonate victims.

1.9 million people's data is up for sale after hack of Vietnamese crypto trading app Onus

1.9 million people&#8217;s data is up for sale after hack of Vietnamese crypto trading app Onus

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

Sustainability

Climate tech investment in Israel grows to record USD 2.2 billion in 2021. PM Naftali Bennett said that Israel will “become a climate innovation nation.”

Climate tech investment in Israel grows to record USD 2.2 billion in 2021

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NoCamels

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

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

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Kuaishou launches Meituan mini program for meal deliveries and consumer services. The recent offering pits Kuaishou against Douyin.

Kuaishou launches Meituan mini program for meal deliveries and consumer services

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Mengyuan Ge

Kopi Kenangan, an Indonesian coffee chain, leverages digital ordering and local flavors to satisfy evolving consumer palates.

Kopi Kenangan

Kopi Kenangan becomes unicorn with USD 96 million Series C funding. The coffee chain has opened over 600 stores in 45 cities across Indonesia.

Kopi Kenangan becomes unicorn with USD 96 million from first close of Series C

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