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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Consumer Economy

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

Deep Tech

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

Qianniu sits at the center of the plan, evolving into an agentic AI platform to anchor a new token-based operating model.

Alibaba ties e-commerce growth to AI after latest overhaul

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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

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

Batteries

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

Energy

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

Hong Kong

Automotive manufacturers make up a significant share of the company’s customer base.

Qingtao Energy files for Hong Kong IPO after ramping up solid-state battery deliveries

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

Blinkko’s shoulder-mounted companion is designed to make meeting strangers feel more natural and less awkward.

This AI pet targets young users seeking real-world social connection

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

News | KrASIA

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

India

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Reliance

Till now, small and medium businesses have been using WhatsApp to individually send photos of their products to users over chat.

WhatsApp rolls out new feature to double as shopping platform

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Avanish Tiwary

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

Amazon

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

Amazon rolled out its online medicine delivery service, Amazon Pharmacy, in India in August eyeing the country's booming e-pharmacy market.

Amazon mulls USD 100 million investment in Indian pharmacy chain Apollo

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Travel

US short-stay rental platform faces battles with super apps in the region.

Airbnb sets sights on USD 1.5 trillion market in Asia ahead of IPO

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

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

Edtech

Cuemath's valuation reached USD 171 million, recording a rise of 80% compared to its previous valuation of USD 95 million.

Google-backed edtech startup Cuemath raises USD 40 million from Lightstone Aspada and Alpha Wave Incubation

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

Southeast Asia

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

IHV’s Comprehensive Medical Information Exchange platform is used for diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine.

Singapore-based healthtech firm Claritas acquires teleradiology startup IHV

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Tech in Asia

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

Walmart combines brick-and-mortar retail with e-commerce channels, offering low-cost products to millions of shoppers.

Walmart

Flipkart competes with Amazon India and Reliance-owned JioMart to get a bigger pie of the e-commerce market that is expected to reach USD 94 billion by 2023.

Walmart eyes listing Indian e-tailer Flipkart at a valuation of USD 40 billion

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

Middle East

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

Startup World Cup's Israeli chapter is currently vetting applicants.

Startup World Cup to make Israel debut with final prize worth USD 1 million

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NoCamels

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Sprii was the second most funded startup in the e-commerce category for products for babies and mothers within the region.

Dubai’s Sprii enters liquidation after running out of cash

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MENAbytes

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

Education

17 Education Technology continues to report widening losses.

Shunwei Capital-backed 17 Education Technology gets lukewarm reception on Nasdaq debut

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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