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

Deep Tech

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

China

With its robots already in active use, the company is shifting embodied intelligence from pilot projects to full-scale deployment.

Partner Robotics raises Series A funding to deploy robots on construction sites worldwide

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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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Japan

At TechInnovation 2025, Kansai researchers showcased how their work supports regional priorities in healthcare and sustainability.

KSAC deep tech showcase reflects Japan’s drive toward 2027 innovation goals

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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

Foundation and Large Models

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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36Kr English

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

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

Tarabut Gateway claims to be MENA’s first regulated Open Banking platform, enabling fintechs to access customer data to build and improve their digital products.

Bahrain’s Tarabut Gateway expands its Open Banking platform to UAE

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MENAbytes

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

Food Tech

This year is a challenging one for Eat.Fit, as its order volume dropped by over 80% during a pandemic-induced two-month long nationwide lockdown.

Curefit co-founder Ankit Nagori takes majority stake in cloud kitchen subsidiary Eat.Fit

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

India

Zoom founder Eric Yuan also participated in the round.

Indian B2B startup Arzooo raises USD 7.5 million to empower physical retailers

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

SimilarWeb co-founder and CEO Or Offer. Photo by Rotem Canani. Courtesy of SimilarWeb.

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

Middle East

SimilarWeb monitors web and mobile app traffic, and provides analytics and digital insights.

Israeli analytics firm SimilarWeb raises USD 120 million to fuel growth

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NoCamels

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

Southeast Asia

The proptech sector is “here to stay,” says Instahome CEO Eric Tan.

Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove launches new home rental platform in Malaysia

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Stephanie Li

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

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

Opinion

Xiaomi will become Dongyi Risheng's second major shareholder.

Xiaomi buys into home decoration firm to boost smart home business

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Song Jingli

Moonlight Blade Mobile's release week revenue: USD 50 million

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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

Gaming

The gaming giant's stock price also hit a record high.

KEY STAT | Tencent game title breaks China's App Store first week revenue record

KEY STAT | Tencent game title breaks China&#8217;s App Store first week revenue record

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Julianna Wu

Paronym closes USD 6.5 million Series B round

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

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

Creative

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Paronym offers a SaaS platform named TIG, which allows users to tag info onto objects in videos.

Japanese startup Paronym closes USD 6.5 million Series B round to expand presence in Thailand

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

Investment

It has disbursed working capital to internet businesses in categories including edtech, B2B SaaS, personal care, home care, health foods, and fashion & apparel.

Indian fintech startup GetVantage raises USD 5 million to finance direct-to-consumer businesses

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