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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

Dreame

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

East Asia

Robotics

The brand’s AWE 2026 showcase points to robot vacuums as a central priority.

Now a market leader, where will Dreame focus its next wave of innovation?

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Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

Japan

Events

At a March 11 event, J-Startup Kansai outlined the region’s potential ahead of the expo.

As Kansai’s deep tech push gains speed, can GSE 2026 take it global?

36Kr Japan provides in-depth coverage of China's business and tech developments for Japanese-speaking audiences. Established in 2018 in partnership with the Nikkei Group, it distributes content through its own platform, as well as via Nikkei’s publications and leading news aggregators, including Yahoo News and SmartNews.

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36Kr Japan

Photo shows the interior of an UtmoLight perovskite solar cell production facility in Jiangsu, China.

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

Batteries

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

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

Energy

Japan solar manufacturers are strategizing to avoid head-on competition in thin, flexible panels.

CATL, BYD join over 100 China firms in perovskite solar cell race

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

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

News | KrASIA

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

Smartphones

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Philippines

China-backed Dito Telecommunity kicked off commercial operations in the Philippines on Monday, marking a major milestone for President Rodrigo Duterte's goal of shaking up the country's long-standing telecom duopoly.

China-backed telco launches service to take on Philippine duopoly

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

Xpeng Motors

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

Xpeng Motors' doesn't expect the global chip shortage to disrupt its production, providing an opportunity to close the gap on its rivals.

Xpeng Motors looks to ramp up production and emerge unscathed from global chip shortage

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AJ Cortese

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

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

India

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

Amazon Food will face competition from Alibaba-backed Zomato and Naspers-backed Swiggy in India’s soon-to-be USD 12.53 billion online food delivery industry.

Amazon begins expansion of its food delivery service in India

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

BigBasket delivers groceries online, supplying fresh produce, household essentials, and personal care items to Indian customers.

BigBasket

With an aim to launch its super app for India’s 907 million internet users, the digital arm of Tata Sons—the country’s one of the largest multinational corporations—Tata Digital, is in talks with 25-year-old online listing company JustDial to explore a strategic partnership that includes buying stakes in the latter.

India's Tata in talks to partner with online classifieds giant JustDial before launching its own super app

India&#8217;s Tata in talks to partner with online classifieds giant JustDial before launching its own super app

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Avanish Tiwary

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 goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Singapore

Singapore's Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Baey Yam Keng on Friday announced that e-scooter and electric bicycle riders will soon have to take “mandatory theory tests.” The tests will help ensure all riders of such motorized devices are aware of the existing rules and codes of conduct.

E-scooter and e-bike riders in Singapore must take theory tests from mid-2021

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Vulcan Post

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

Social Impact

Myanmar

As social media emerges to become a virtual battleground for Myanmar's anti-coup protesters galvanizing support from the international community, apps and websites are springing up to help local consumers to identify products and businesses associated with the military.

Myanmar protestors use apps to boycott military-linked products and businesses

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KrASIA Writers

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

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

Venture Capital

Beijing-based question-and-answer platform Zhihu on Friday filed for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, less than two years after the company closed a USD 434 million Series F round led by Baidu and Kuaishou in August 2019. Details on the IPO have not been disclosed.

Chinese Q&A app Zhihu files for US IPO

Chinese Q&#038;A app Zhihu files for US IPO

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Song Jingli

BeautyCam owner Meitu's investment in crypto: USD 40m

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

Blockchain

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

Creative

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

Fintech

Meitu (HKEX: 1357), the company behind selfie app BeautyCam, said on Sunday that it purchased ether and bitcoin worth USD 22.1 million and USD 17.9 million, respectively, in the open market last week, making it the first major Chinese tech company to invest in cryptocurrencies.

KEY STAT | Beauty app Meitu becomes first Chinese tech firm to invest in crypto

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Julianna Wu

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

Ryde said on Monday that it is preparing an IPO on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange for next year, aiming for a SGD 200 million (USD 148.9 million) valuation.

Singaporean ride-hailing app Ryde plans local IPO in 2022

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