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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

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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

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

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

Earlier this month, Meituan was among 34 tech firms that were urged to correct anti-competition practices.

After fining Alibaba, Chinese regulators start antitrust probe into Meituan

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Song Jingli

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

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

Venture Capital

The firm aims to benefit from China's USD 30.4 billion smart agriculture market.

Chinese agricultural drone maker EAVision bags funding from Temasek, CITIC

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Ursula Florene

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

Edtech

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

The malpractices were a result of online education firms trying to outperform rivals in a competitive sector.

Chinese edtech firms fined for falsely priced advertisements

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.

Singapore

The firm recently surpassed USD 1 billion in assets under management.

Robo-advisor StashAway bags USD 25 million from Sequoia India ahead of Thailand launch

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Stephanie Li

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

Middle East

Saudi Arabia

With the latest funds, Tamara plans to fuel its expansion and launch in new GCC markets by the end of the year.

Saudi fintech firm Tamara raises USD 110 million in record Series A led by Checkout.com

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MENAbytes

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

Cybersecurity

The company said it will use the injection of new funds to fuel its aggressive growth plans for 2021 and beyond.

Israeli cybersecurity company Deep Instinct nabs USD 100 million investment

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NoCamels

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

Biotechnology

Austrianova uses proprietary technology to encapsulate cells and bacteria for use in the medical space.

Singapore biotech firm secures USD 100 million via share subscription facility deal

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Tech in Asia

Top-tier AI chip companies are sought after, while mediocre startups will find difficulty in financing

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

The institute aims to achieve breakthroughs in technologies that enable China to be self-reliant in microchips.

Tsinghua University sets up semiconductor school to bolster China's self-sufficiency

Tsinghua University sets up semiconductor school to bolster China&#8217;s self-sufficiency

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

India

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

Blockchain

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

Investment

The funding comes at a time when Reserve Bank of India is working on floating its own fiat currency and putting a ban on crypto trading.

Tiger Global bets on Indian crypto exchange CoinSwitch Kuber despite unfavorable policies

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