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KrASIA Writers

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Foundation and Large Models

China

It’s price and performance, not geography, that now dictates AI adoption.

Coding tools Cursor and Windsurf found using Chinese AI in latest releases

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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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

Philippines

Southeast Asia

Vietnam

BYD, Vinfast are among those that benefit from ties with local groups.

Philippine conglomerates offer inroads for China, Vietnam EV brands

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

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.

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

Indonesian e-commerce giant Tokopedia and Singapore-based tech major Sea Group are ranked first and third respectively among the top retail companies in Southeast Asia, according to the latest report by research firm Euromonitor International.

Tokopedia, Sea Group ranked among top retail firms in Southeast Asia by GMV in 2020

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Tech in Asia

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

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

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Tencent is being sued for getting kids in China hooked on video games. On Tuesday, a children’s rights organization filed the lawsuit. At the case’s center is Honor of Kings, Tencent’s smash hit battle arena game that shares a format with Riot Games’ League of Legends.

Tencent blasted with lawsuit for ‘addicting’ children to video game

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Brady Ng

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

Entertainment

China looks to keep tech company within reach of its regulators. Chinese authorities reportedly have pressured podcast and audio app Ximalaya to scrap plans for an initial public offering in the US and list in Hong Kong instead, as they seek to tighten their grip on tech companies.

Beijing pushes podcast app Ximalaya to list in Hong Kong over US

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

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

On-demand Services

Chinese short video and livestreaming platform Kuaishou has unveiled a WeChat mini program for local services, pitching itself against Meituan and Ele.me.

Kuaishou takes aim at Meituan and Ele.me with new WeChat mini program

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Song Jingli

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

India

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

Prop Tech

InfraMarket connects real estate builders with manufacturers of construction materials such as paint, cement, and iron. This is the first acquisition by InfraMarket that became a unicorn in February this year.

Indian B2B unicorn InfraMarket acquires Equiphunt for USD 10 million

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Avanish Tiwary

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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

Former Goldman Japan vice chair aims to promote diversity from startup stage. Kathy Matsui, an early Japanese proponent of empowering women in the workplace, has established a USD 150 million venture capital fund focusing on environmental, social, and governance investing.

'Womenomics' advocate Kathy Matsui debuts venture capital fund

&#8216;Womenomics&#8217; advocate Kathy Matsui debuts venture capital fund

Cambodia

With Cambodia introducing a new online commerce tax on online products and services made by international tech firms, experts warn that consumers and small businesses might be the ones who bear the brunt.

Cambodia’s new tax on online services will hurt consumers and businesses, says expert

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Stephanie Li

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

Logistics

Thailand

Bangkok-based courier Flash Express has notched USD 150 million before it aims to be a one-stop service for e-commerce shipping in Thailand and overseas.

Thai logistics firm Flash Express raises USD 150 million ahead of regional expansion

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

Indonesia

Line Bank is entering Indonesia to offer digital banking services. Line Bank by Hana Bank is built upon a 2018 acquisition—a 20% stake in Bank KEB Hana Indonesia that was acquired by Line subsidiary Line Financial Asia.

Line is next in line for digital banking in Indonesia

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