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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

Miniso sells low-cost lifestyle goods, home essentials, and personal care items, making everyday products accessible to broader markets.

Miniso

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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

Creative

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

Entertainment

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

Retail

The tie-up gives Disney a timely marketing lift as it works to rebound from a challenging year at the box office.

Disney taps Miniso partnership to boost Zootopia 2 buzz

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T. K. Lin

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

Strutt’s first product is a LiDAR-equipped personal mobility device that uses AI to go beyond the traditional wheelchair format.

Former DJI engineer launches Strutt to bring a human touch to mobility tech

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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NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

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

Gaming

The game clocked two million players within a day of its global release, but questions remain about its long-term revenue potential.

Where Winds Meet: Can it become China’s next global blockbuster game?

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

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

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

JD.com

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

Kuaishou

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

E-commerce

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

Short Video

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Southeast Asia

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

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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

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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NoCamels

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

Indian venture debt funds raised a total of USD 85 million in FY 21, up from USD 62 million raised in FY 20.

India's venture debt fund Stride Ventures announces the launch of second fund

India&#8217;s venture debt fund Stride Ventures announces the launch of second fund

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What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

The Indian edtech sector is projected to reach USD 30 billion in size over the next decade from the current USD 700–800 million.

Temasek-backed Indian edtech firm upGrad acquires video-learning solution Impartus

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

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

Blockchain

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

Indonesia

Pintu founder Jeth Soetoyo previously launched the stablecoin Rupiah Token.

Indonesian crypto exchange Pintu bags funding from Pantera Capital and Coinbase

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The next-gen AI industry ecosystem in Chengdu

A new route for Chengdu to develop its AI industry

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KrASIA Writers

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

Facility outside Jakarta to be country's first in string of electric vehicle projects.

Indonesia says to start constructing USD 1.2 billion battery plant with LG

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Kuaishou shares plunged more than 10% in Hong Kong on Tuesday as livestreaming sales disappoint.

KEY STAT | Douyin rival Kuaishou sees increased profits, users in Q1

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