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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

Geely

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

Lynk &amp; Co, a mobility brand, offers connected cars and flexible ownership options, blending digital innovation with urban commuting needs.

Lynk &amp; Co

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

Zeekr crafts premium electric vehicles with smart connectivity, performance enhancements, and sleek luxury appeal for modern drivers.

Zeekr

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

Xiaomi's EV segment turns its first profit, but Chinese industry shares sink amid a hazy outlook.

BYD, Xpeng, and rivals race to shore up growth as investors turn skeptical

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

The platforms took a wait-and-see attitude, rather than actively addressing their problems.

China's regulator clamps down harder on fintech, orders 13 tech giants to follow rules

China&#8217;s regulator clamps down harder on fintech, orders 13 tech giants to follow rules

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Song Jingli

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

On-demand Services

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

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National vaccination programs will scale up in May when more doses land.

Indonesia's Gojek and Halodoc team up to inoculate taxi drivers

Indonesia&#8217;s Gojek and Halodoc team up to inoculate taxi drivers

Byju’s, a former edtech unicorn, merges video lessons, quizzes, and personalized learning paths to help students excel academically.

Byju's

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

India

Unacademy, an online learning platform in India, provides test prep courses, video lessons, and live classes for students.

Unacademy

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

Edtech

Byju’s is raising about USD 150 million from UBS Group AG at a valuation of about USD 16.5 billion, making it the most valuable Indian startup.

Byju's to acquire two startups to strengthen its footing in the test preparation segment

Byju&#8217;s to acquire two startups to strengthen its footing in the test preparation segment

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Avanish Tiwary

Homestay booking increase on Xiaozhu: 180%

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

Travel

265 million people are expected to travel during the five-day vacation in early May. China's tourism industry is banking on the upcoming May holiday to revive business dampened by COVID-19, as the Ministry of Transport expects some 265 million domestic travelers, which would be a new record high for that period, 36Kr reported.

KEY STAT | China's tourists eagerly await May holiday as travel bookings surge

KEY STAT | China&#8217;s tourists eagerly await May holiday as travel bookings surge

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Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

The EV maker suspended its production for five working days at the end of March due to a lack of chips, which is likely to affect deliveries in April.

Nio reports best ever vehicle margins, rules out mass market entry

Linkaja, an Indonesian financial app, supports cashless payments, mobile top-ups, and utility bill settlements.

Linkaja

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

Southeast Asia

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

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The acquisition comes after LinkAja raised more than USD 100 million in its Series B funding round.

LinkAja acquires agriculture-focused P2P lender iGrow

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DailySocial

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

Blockchain

Singapore

Partior aims to address the need for efficient digital clearing and settlement solutions across the banking industry.

Temasek, DBS, JP Morgan to launch global payments platform on blockchain

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How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

Trips within Shougang Park, one of the venues for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, will cost RMB 30.

Baidu will charge for fully driverless robotaxi rides in Beijing from May

Promotional image of a Nio Power station.

Tesla reduced its prices by 20% after switching to the low-cost alternative.

News

China’s regulator clamps down harder on fintech, orders 13 tech giants to follow rules

Indonesia’s Gojek and Halodoc team up to inoculate taxi drivers

Byju’s to acquire two startups to strengthen its footing in the test preparation segment

KEY STAT | China’s tourists eagerly await May holiday as travel bookings surge