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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

SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

SenseTime

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

Investors seeking founders with both technical depth and market awareness see SenseTime’s alumni network as a consistent source of AI talent.

After DJI, SenseTime alumni emerge as a new draw for investors

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

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

Consumer Economy

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

A teardown shows a sharp rise in domestic components following US export restrictions.

Huawei boosts ratio of Chinese parts in new smartphones to 60%

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

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

JD.com

Hong Kong

Office acquisitions by mainland tech firms point to a changing balance in Hong Kong’s property market.

JD.com buys into CCB Tower as mainland capital reshapes Hong Kong’s skyline

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

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

Middle East

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

Prop Tech

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is investing billions of dollars in different tourism initiatives to diversify its revenue sources and reduce its dependence on oil exports.

Gathern raises USD 6 million in Saudi Arabia's largest Series A round for a woman-led firm

Gathern raises USD 6 million in Saudi Arabia&#8217;s largest Series A round for a woman-led firm

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MENAbytes

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

Social Impact

Indonesia

Southeast Asia

As several major data leaks lead to calls for urgent action, lawmakers debate the details of a data protection bill.

Indonesian government bans hacker forum after leak, in talks over data protection bill

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Ursula Florene

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

India

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Fat checks from marquee investors have already catapulted 13 startups into unicorns so far this year.

VCs pump USD 7.8 billion into Indian startups in the first four months of 2021

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Japan

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

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

Both ahead of IT giants in patent terms, as traditional techniques come into focus.

Ford and Toyota top self-driving technology league table

Boss Zhipin is China's largest online job site by monthly active users. The Chinese company behind online recruiting app Boss Zhipin, which literally means "Boss direct recruitment," on Friday submitted its prospectus for a public listing on Nasdaq, aiming to raise around USD 300 million, The Paper reported.

KEY STAT | Recruiting app Boss Zhipin files for Nasdaq IPO

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Julianna Wu

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

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

How do policies adjust to a data-rich world? Explore usage-based coverage, automated claims, and analytics guiding risk assessment.

Insurance

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

Investment

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

Malaysia

Fintech startup Finology won the Seedstars World Competition, earning USD 500,000 in funding.

Malaysian startup wins Seedstars World Competition, a first for the country

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Vulcan Post

SAIPS is developing algorithms that connect with the precise three-dimensional mapping of the self-driving vehicle’s surroundings.

Israeli startup SAIPS is helping Ford roll out self-driving vehicle by 2022

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NoCamels

Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

Oyo Hotels is seeking USD 600 million to replenish its cash reserves, as India's second wave of coronavirus and subsequent lockdowns have once again wiped the demand for its services in the country.

Oyo seeks USD 600 million loan as India's second wave disrupts its recovery efforts

Oyo seeks USD 600 million loan as India&#8217;s second wave disrupts its recovery efforts

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

NetEase

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

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

Gaming

The gaming boom in China continues unabated with a large pipeline of new titles.