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

Deep Tech

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

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

Semiconductors

Malaysia

Penang's state chief wants to foster an "ecosystem for innovation" as supply chains shift.

Malaysia's investment "sweet spot," Penang, to open new tech park | KrASIA

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Malaysia&#8217;s investment &#8220;sweet spot,&#8221; Penang, to open new tech park

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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

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

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

Firefly, Nio’s third automotive brand, is set to unveil its first model at Nio Day on December 21, with a China debut leading its rollout.

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm | KrASIA

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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

ByteDance

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

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Investment

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

Hong Kong

Artificial intelligence

The ByteDance co-founder’s Hong Kong-based firm will target early-stage tech investments, with artificial intelligence expected to be a core focus.

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture | KrASIA

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Xiaomi

Riding on its ecosystem strength, Xiaomi looks to replicate its smartphone success in the electric vehicle market.

Xiaomi readies for EV exports, bets on ecosystem to boost global reach | KrASIA

Xiaomi readies for EV exports, bets on ecosystem to boost global reach

Avatr, a joint venture between Chang'an Automobile, Huawei, and CATL, is a Chinese premium EV manufacturer specializing in high-performance SUVs and sedans.

Avatr

Chang’an Automobile manufactures passenger vehicles and is innovating in EVs and autonomous features within China’s automotive sector.

Chang'an Automobile

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

Huawei

The new arrangement expands Huawei’s role in Avatr’s product development, marketing, and ecosystem services.

Avatr and Huawei deepen EV partnership under upgraded HI Plus model | KrASIA

Avatr and Huawei deepen EV partnership under upgraded HI Plus model

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

The EV maker dominates its home market but only sells about 10% of its vehicles abroad.

China's BYD marks 30th year by chasing four-million-car milestone | KrASIA

China&#8217;s BYD marks 30th year by chasing four-million-car milestone

Miniso sells low-cost lifestyle goods, home essentials, and personal care items, making everyday products accessible to broader markets.

Miniso

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

Creative

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

Entertainment

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

Retail

Singapore

With over 30 limited-edition designs from iconic IPs like Disney and Pokemon, Miniso’s latest pop-up taps into Southeast Asia’s craze for blind boxes.

Blind boxes take center stage at Miniso’s festive pop-up in Singapore | KrASIA

Blind boxes take center stage at Miniso’s festive pop-up in Singapore

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

Central Asia

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: B Capital leads Series A investment in Eureka Robotics, Cove attracts new funding, True Global Ventures backs US-based Prezent, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: B Capital leads Series A investment in Eureka Robotics, Cove attracts new funding, True Global Ventures backs US-based Prezent, and more

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KrASIA Writers

Honda, a Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, produces fuel-efficient cars, eco-friendly hybrid models, and advanced mobility solutions.

Honda

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

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

Northeast Asia

Dongfeng Honda has unveiled a new NEV production facility, marking a key step toward its goal of an all-electric lineup by 2035.

Honda ramps up EV ambitions with state-of-the-art Wuhan plant | KrASIA

Honda ramps up EV ambitions with state-of-the-art Wuhan plant

Deals in brief: Fleet Space raises Series D funding to expand platform reach, Citigroup backs Astra Tech with USD 500 million, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Fleet Space raises Series D funding to expand platform reach, Citigroup backs Astra Tech with USD 500 million, latest China deals, and more

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

Latin America

A high-profile raid on Mexico-based Yiwu International Trade City highlights the nation’s push to reduce import dependence and bolster local manufacturing.

Mexico cracks down on Chinese gray market as trade policies tighten | KrASIA

Mexico cracks down on Chinese gray market as trade policies tighten

With engagement lagging on Doubao, ByteDance shifts focus to Dreamina and CapCut to drive its vision for the AI era.