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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

China

The robot maker is rolling out a new quadruped model for delivery and surveillance.

China's Pudu takes quadruped robots outdoors to fuel growth

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

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

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

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

And Doubao is just one facet of ByteDance’s wider AI strategy.

Doubao hits 100 million DAUs as ByteDance extends its AI lead

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

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

The former Huawei regional head joins as second-in-command to CEO Wang Lei.

EcoFlow hires Huawei veteran Peter Tong ahead of US IPO push

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

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Foundation and Large Models

The startup sees the next evolution in video generation coming from models that understand space, logic, and time.

Luma AI draws Saudi backing to pivot toward multimodal foundation models

Photo of Gamercury AI’s booth at Gamescom 2025, where it showcased upcoming game title Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker.

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

Creative

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

Gaming

The upcoming title uses multimodal AI to give characters evolving personalities, enabling more dynamic dialogue and storytelling.

Gamercury raises new funding as it readies Detective Sherlock mystery game for 2026

Chagee

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

Consumer Economy

Once a market favorite, the Yunnan-based teahouse chain faces intensifying competition in China even as its overseas business strengthens.

Chagee looks to regain momentum as post-IPO cooldown deepens in Q3

The latest raise marks a turning point for the startup following early production and logistics setbacks.

Airseekers secures Series A funding after overcoming delivery struggles

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

Latin America

Despite headwinds at home, Didi’s growing presence in Latin America, including Brazil and Mexico, continues to drive its performance.

Didi sustains profit growth in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates

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

Malaysia

Southeast Asia

The QV-E features a CATL battery and is supported by higher output at the Rawang plant.

Malaysia's Perodua launches first homegrown EV

Malaysia&#8217;s Perodua launches first homegrown EV

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

Smartphones

Europe

The exec will join Carl Pei’s team as chief brand officer in January 2026.

Nothing taps Loewe’s Charlie Smith to lead branding ahead of funding push and IPO plans

Image of the MTT S4000, a GPU designed by Moore Threads.

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

Semiconductors

The firm’s valuation appears stretched, with investor enthusiasm outpacing its underlying financials.

Moore Threads makes record IPO debut as China’s AI chip fever rages on

Insta360

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

Drones

The drone separates navigation from camera perspective, combining panoramic capture, first-person view, and motion-based control in one system.