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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.

News | KrASIA

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

India

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

The 153-year-old conglomerate has been acquiring new-age internet companies that align with its vision of creating an online retail empire.

Indian conglomerate Tata in talks to buy Temasek-backed local fitness startup Cult.fit

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Electric vehicle startup Li Auto posted total revenue of RMB 3.58 billion (USD 545.7 million) in the first quarter of 2021, up 319.8% year-on-year and topping earnings estimates, according to the company's earnings report released on Wednesday. It delivered 12579 EVs in Q1.

KEY STAT | Li Auto delivers 12,579 EVs in Q1, tops earnings estimates

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Julianna Wu

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

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

Logistics

Chinese e-commerce company Pinduoduo said "conditions are ripe to reimagine logistics" on Wednesday after disclosing solid first quarter financial results. Pinduoduo currently generates 33% of packages shipped in China.

Pinduoduo signals interest in developing new logistics system after generating 33% of all parcels in China

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Song Jingli

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

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

Social Impact

Myanmar

Myanmar's military lacks 'financial and human resources' to build a local version of China's Great Firewall, one report says.

Burmese authorities want to wall off the internet, but can they succeed?

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What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

Singapore

Engine Biosciences applies machine learning to genomics for drug discovery and therapy optimization.

Singapore-based biotech firm Engine Biosciences raises SGD 57 million to advance cancer treatment

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Khamila Mulia

AliHealth FY 2021 net profit: USD 53 million

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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

Health Tech

The robust performance was mainly driven by the rapid increase in online sales of medicines and healthcare products.

KEY STAT | AliHealth reports USD 53.3 million net profit as online pharmacy sales keep growing

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

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

Kuaishou

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Europe

Kuaishou is onboarding international vendors mainly offering cosmetics, skincare products, food, watches, and luxuries.

Kuaishou kicks off cross-border sales to boost growing e-commerce presence

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

Creative

Koo app is available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali, and Malayalam.

Twitter's Indian competitor Koo raises USD 30 million as India tightens social media grip

Twitter&#8217;s Indian competitor Koo raises USD 30 million as India tightens social media grip

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Avanish Tiwary

Middle East

With the current round, Forter almost tripled its valuation to USD 3 billion to become the most valuable privately-held company in the industry.

E-commerce fraud prevention firm Forter raises USD 300 million

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