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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.

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Focused on safety and affordability, the Chinese firm aims to address gaps in general aviation with its certified piston and hybrid engines.

Falcon Aviation eyes liftoff with low-cost, airworthy aircraft engines

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Better-than-expected earnings in Greater China fuel optimism as Nike revamps its product lineup and retools its brand for growth.

Nike rallies behind “Sport Offense” strategy after surprise fiscal year showing

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

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

How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

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The personal data of 2 million BRI Life customers in Indonesia was sold on a hacker forum. Last year, at least seven major data breaches took place.

The personal data of 2 million BRI Life customers in Indonesia was sold on a hacker forum

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

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

Huawei

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Enterprise Services

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

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Huawei’s wolves: Li Jiang unpacks his sales team’s culture of "guerrilla" sales tactics and winning at all costs, tracking early days to the present.

Huawei’s wolves: Li Jiang unpacks his sales team’s culture of winning at all costs

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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China launches 6-month intensive campaign to set big tech straight. Enforcement action follows sweeping investigation into Didi.

China launches 6-month intensive campaign to set big tech straight

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

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Chip designer Yusur completes Series A financing to hone DPU tech for low-latency, decentralized processing across cloud networks.

Chip designer Yusur completes Series A financing to hone DPU tech

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

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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Grocery delivery giant Instacart taps Israel's Fabric for automated fulfillment.

Grocery delivery giant Instacart taps Israel's Fabric for automated fulfillment

Grocery delivery giant Instacart taps Israel&#8217;s Fabric for automated fulfillment

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

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Pakistan’s Dastgyr raises USD 3.5 million seed for its B2B ecommerce marketplace, enhacing its technology, and scaling operations.

Pakistan’s Dastgyr raises USD 3.5 million seed for its B2B e-commerce marketplace

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Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

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

On-demand Services

The Chinese government issues new policy to protect food delivery workers. Firms like Meituan and Ele.me must pay their food delivery workers higher wages.

Chinese government issues new policy to protect food delivery workers

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Jiaxing Li

Blinkit (formerly Grofers) focuses on instant grocery delivery, bringing everyday essentials directly to Indian households.

Blinkit

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

India

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

Swiggy

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

The online consumables market, which is currently worth USD 3.8 billion, is expected to reach over USD 30 billion by 2025.

India's quick commerce market to reach USD 5 billion by 2025, report says

India&#8217;s quick commerce market to reach USD 5 billion by 2025, report says

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Avanish Tiwary

ShareChat, an Indian social media platform, connects users through regional language content, memes, and community-driven discussions.

ShareChat

The deal values the company at USD 2.88 billion and is part of the Series F round it kicked off in April when it raised USD 502 million from Tiger Global, Snap, and Twitter.

Tiger-backed ShareChat and Moj conclude USD 650 million Series F round with recent USD 145 million check

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

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