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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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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

What defines fully immersive realms? Uncover virtual environments, user-generated content, and monetization models shaping the metaverse.

Metaverse

Alibaba subsidiary applies for a slew of metaverse trademarks after patent troll strikes. It has not revealed plans for moves in the metaverse.

Alibaba subsidiary applies for a slew of metaverse trademarks after patent troll strikes

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Jiaxing Li

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

Southeast Asia

Indonesia

Can Indonesia's test and trace app become a payments portal? PeduliLindungi has at least 15 problems that must be fixed.

Can Indonesia's test and trace app become a payments portal?

Can Indonesia&#8217;s test and trace app become a payments portal?

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Khamila Mulia

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

Cryptocurrencies

Japan

Japan has struggled to impose effective regulations governing peer-to-peer transactions.

As China clamps down on crypto, Japan blind to personal transfers

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

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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

Content

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

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

Short Video

Major tech companies in China unbrick walled gardens to integrate rival payment services. Alibaba and Tencent are dissolving protectionist features.

Major tech companies in China unbrick walled gardens to integrate rival payment services

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Mengyuan Ge

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

Middle East

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Smart glass developer Gauzy has partnered with LG Display to bring smart and dynamic transparent displays to various types of vehicles.

Israel's Gauzy unveils future of automotive smart glass at IAA auto show

Israel&#8217;s Gauzy unveils future of automotive smart glass at IAA auto show

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NoCamels

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

Two high-profile Chinese livestreamers are being investigated for tax fraud. Personalities who shape internet commerce may be targets in deepening scrutiny.

Two high-profile Chinese livestreamers are being investigated for tax fraud

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

India

Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

Oyo has reportedly been gearing up to file documents for a mega IPO of USD 1–1.2 billion by next week, targeting a valuation of USD 12-14 billion.

SoftBank-backed Oyo's mega IPO plans may derail due to a legal battle

SoftBank-backed Oyo&#8217;s mega IPO plans may derail due to a legal battle

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

How do policies adjust to a data-rich world? Explore usage-based coverage, automated claims, and analytics guiding risk assessment.

Insurance

Malaysia

Malaysian insurtech platform PolicyStreet secures Series A funding, eyes regional expansion. PolicyStreet counts AirAsia, Carro, and Foodpanda as customers. 

Malaysian insurtech platform PolicyStreet secures Series A funding, eyes regional expansion

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Stephanie Li

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

Camera module constraints add more pressure as China power cuts hit supply chain.

News

Alibaba subsidiary applies for a slew of metaverse trademarks after patent troll strikes

Can Indonesia’s test and trace app become a payments portal?

As China clamps down on crypto, Japan blind to personal transfers

Major tech companies in China unbrick walled gardens to integrate rival payment services

Israel’s Gauzy unveils future of automotive smart glass at IAA auto show

Two high-profile Chinese livestreamers are being investigated for tax fraud

SoftBank-backed Oyo’s mega IPO plans may derail due to a legal battle

Malaysian insurtech platform PolicyStreet secures Series A funding, eyes regional expansion

iPhone 13 delivery times lengthen as COVID-19 hits suppliers in Vietnam

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