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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.

China

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

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

The Shandong-born chain is expanding beyond its home turf, betting that supply chain depth and value pricing can win over diners nationwide.

Call it China’s Saizeriya: Chaoyixing scales fast food with low costs and margins

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

News | KrASIA

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

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

Edtech companies trim headcount and develop new business verticals after intense clampdown. Chinese regulators have severely limited for-profit education.

Chinese edtech companies trim headcount and develop new business verticals after intense clampdown

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Mengyuan Ge

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

Venture Capital

Singapore

Monk's Hill backs veterans to find gifted startups in booming ASEAN tech sector.

Singapore VC joins entrepreneurs in hunt for next Grab or Gojek

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

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Nikkei Asia

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

Southeast Asia

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

Investment

Indonesia

Forge Ventures launches USD 21.88 million debut fund for 15 early-stage startups. The firm has invested in three Southeast Asian firms so far.

Forge Ventures launches USD 21.88 million debut fund for 15 early-stage startups

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Khamila Mulia

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

Middle East

How do firms boost efficiency? Assess cloud platforms, consulting solutions, and business intelligence tools powering corporate operations.

Cloud Solutions

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Israel's Qwilt raises USD 70 million in Series E funding at USD 800 million valuation. Qwilt builds upon a strategic partnership formed with Cisco in 2020.

Israel's Qwilt raises USD 70 million in Series E funding at USD 800 million valuation

Israel&#8217;s Qwilt raises USD 70 million in Series E funding at USD 800 million valuation

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NoCamels

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

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

Singapore gains in China's strictest crypto ban. Regulators have outlawed all crypto transactions and services in China, prompting shifts.

Singapore gains from China's strictest crypto ban

Singapore gains from China&#8217;s strictest crypto ban

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Jiaxing Li

Monsinee Nakapanant, Co-President of Ascend Money

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

Payments

Thailand

Ascend Money becomes Thailand’s first fintech unicorn. In 2020, the fintech firm logged USD 14 billion payment volume.

Ascend Money becomes Thailand’s first fintech unicorn

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Stephanie Li

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

EV unit was expected to use funds for auto development and working capital.

Evergrande halts plan for mainland China electric car listing

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

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

On-demand Services

Ninja Van raises USD 578 million from Alibaba and other investors. Alibaba Group joined the investment as a new backer of Ninja Van.

Ninja Van raises USD 578 million from Alibaba and other investors

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

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

Content

Alibaba to sell entire stake in Mango Excellent Media at USD 356 million loss. The media sector generates sizable revenue for Alibaba, but that may change.