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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

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

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous 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

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Trials are underway even as narrow roads and competition from buses pose potential hurdles.

UK, Europe emerge as robotaxi battleground for Baidu and Waymo

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

Deep Tech

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

Medtech

StairMed’s co-founders foresee BCI technology enabling unprecedented forms of human-machine interaction.

How far are brain-computer interfaces from restoring and extending human ability?

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

Logistics

With operations in 170 cities nationwide, the startup is building one of the fastest-growing autonomous delivery fleets in China.

Rino.ai raises new funding to accelerate toward mass production of autonomous cargo vans

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

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

Venture Capital

Angular Ventures raises USD 80 million for second fund and adds new general partner. It invests in European and Israeli firms at the earliest stages.

Angular Ventures raises USD 80 million for second fund and adds new general partner

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

Bukalapak

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

Southeast Asia

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

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

On-demand Services

Indonesia

Super apps race to digitize Indonesia’s MSMEs with new initiatives. Tech giants are supporting MSMEs and bringing more customers into their ecosystems.

Super apps race to digitize Indonesia’s MSMEs with new initiatives

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Khamila Mulia

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

Sogou founder Wang Xiaochuan steps down as CEO following acquisition by Tencent. Wang said he may start a career in the medical field after his departure.

Sogou founder Wang Xiaochuan steps down as CEO following acquisition by Tencent

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Mengyuan Ge

Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

Microsoft

LinkedIn China to eliminate social features, launch new InJobs recruitment portal. LinkedIn is the last major foreign social media network in China.

LinkedIn China to eliminate social features, launch new InJobs recruitment portal

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Jiaxing Li

Where does real estate meet innovation? Study IoT building management, digital realty investments, and tech-enabled tenant services.

Prop Tech

China’s largest property broker KE Holdings trims staff as revenue slides with housing transaction volume in freefall.

China’s largest property broker KE Holdings trims staff as revenue slides

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

Electric Vehicles

Faraday Future founder sued for dodging debt payments again. Investors doubt that Jia can deliver a mass-produced electric vehicle.

Faraday Future founder sued for dodging debt payments again

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

Creative

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

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The Philippines goes after social media influencers' unpaid taxes. The country's tax bureau is starting with top-earning internet personalities.

The Philippines goes after social media influencers' unpaid taxes

The Philippines goes after social media influencers&#8217; unpaid taxes

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Stephanie Li

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

Blockchain

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

Metaverse

Baidu registers copyright for blockchain entertainment app Du Universe. The app was launched three years ago to host a blockchain entertainment ecosystem.

Baidu registers copyright for blockchain entertainment app Du Universe

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