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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

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

East Asia

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

Xpeng Motors

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

Embodied Intelligence

Foundation and Large Models

CEO He Xiaopeng views Xpeng’s platform as the foundation for next-generation mobility and embodied systems.

Xpeng’s next chapter lies in physical AI, says CEO He Xiaopeng

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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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What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

Hong Kong

The firm’s share price has nearly tripled over the past year, driven by steady cash flow, global expansion, and a distinct strategy.

Henlius stands out in Hong Kong’s cooling biotech market with profits and pipeline progress

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

Creative

What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

Music

The proprietary system captures real-time nuances and delivers studio-grade sound through intelligent synthesis.

LiberLive unveils LiberAOS, a high-dynamic audio system for its C2 stringless guitar

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

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Israel's Zero Egg debuts in the US

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

Food Tech

The company's products can replace natural eggs in entrees and baked meals that are familiar the world over.

Israeli food tech startup Zero Egg makes debut in US market

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NoCamels

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

India

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

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

Grocery Delivery

Tata Group is gearing up to jump into the e-commerce space with a super app.

Indian conglomerate Tata Group eyes 20% stake in Alibaba-backed e-grocer Bigbasket

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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

Edtech

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

Education

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Meituan first released livestreaming features in April, allowing tourist sites to introduce themselves to potential visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meituan rolls out livestreaming tools for educational businesses

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Song Jingli

Average daily usage per person for short video content in China: 110 minutes

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Short video surpasses instant messaging to become the most used internet application by daily usage time in China.

KEY STAT | Chinese people watch short videos for 110 minutes per day

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Julianna Wu

Myanmar’s ThitsaWorks bags funding from BOD Tech Ventures

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

Southeast Asia

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

Microfinance institutions only serve five million people out of Myanmar’s 55 million-strong population, and has great potential to grow.

Myanmar’s ThitsaWorks bags funding from BOD Tech Ventures to scale operations

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Stephanie Li

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

Transportation

Consumers can monitor custom-made electric vehicle being assembled.

Hyundai's new Singapore R&D hub features helipad for flying cars

Hyundai&#8217;s new Singapore R&#038;D hub features helipad for flying cars

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Nikkei Asia

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

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

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.

The firm's main rivals Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng are already listed in the United States.

After raising USD 1.5 billion, EV maker WM Motor kicks off China Star Market IPO

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

Middle East

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

On-demand Services

Saudi Arabia

Founded just a few months ago by Careem and McKinsey alumni, Retailo wants to empower over 10 million SMEs in the retail sector of the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan.

Retailo raises USD 2.3 million pre-seed for its B2B ecommerce marketplace in Saudi & Pakistan

Retailo raises USD 2.3 million pre-seed for its B2B ecommerce marketplace in Saudi &#038; Pakistan

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MENAbytes

Lalamove expands to the US to serve USD 13 billion market

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

Established in 2013, Lalamove says it is currently operating in 22 markets across Asia, North America, and Latin America, connecting more than 7 million customers with over 700,000 delivery partners.

Lalamove expands to the US to serve USD 13 billion on-demand delivery service market

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