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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

Europe

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

Creative

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

Live Streaming

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

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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

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

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 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.

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

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

Retail

Retail tech funding in India more than triples in 2021. Over 200 retail technology companies have raised USD 843 million between January and September 2021.

Retail tech funding in India more than triples in 2021

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

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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