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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.

News | KrASIA

Shaonian Dedao scores USD 30 million in Series B

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

The Shaonian Dedao app has gained 3 million registered users since its launch in April 2018, making it one of the fastest growing platforms in the online education sector.

Shaonian Dedao scores USD 30 million in Series B amid China's online education boom

Shaonian Dedao scores USD 30 million in Series B amid China&#8217;s online education boom

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Song Jingli

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

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Southeast Asia

Founded in 2015, AppotaPay claims to have over 55 million users.

AppotaPay secures license to join Vietnam’s crowded fintech market

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Stephanie Li

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

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

Investment

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

The company’s clients include National Development and Reform Commission, China's economic planner and State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.

Identity management solution provider Bamboocloud raises USD 44.4 million from Sequoia Capital China and Kunlun

SoftBank to set up a blank check company

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SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

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

Venture Capital

The Tokyo-headquartered behemoth reported a net profit of USD 11.8 billion for the April-June quarter.

SoftBank Vision Fund looks to set up a special purpose acquisition company

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

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

Telecommunications

Long-awaited lineup to be unveiled in California on Oct. 13.

Apple ramps up production ahead of 5G iPhone debut

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China counts over 21 million ride-hailing orders per day

China's daily average ride-hailing order volume: 21 million

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

Didi

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

So far, the government has issued 1.04 million license plates for ride-hailing vehicles and 2.5 million ride-hailing driver licenses.

KEY STAT | China counts over 21 million ride-hailing orders per day

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Julianna Wu

JD Health buys into insurtech firm Shanghai Kingstar Winning

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

How do policies adjust to a data-rich world? Explore usage-based coverage, automated claims, and analytics guiding risk assessment.

Insurance

Opinion

Shanghai Kingstar Winning is monitoring and protecting China's public medical insurance funds from frauds, misuse, and squander.

JD Health buys into insurtech firm Shanghai Kingstar Winning ahead of HK IPO

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

The app allows individuals and companies to hire people for short gigs—everything from food delivery to event support.

Malaysia's GoGet bags Series A investment from Monk’s Hill Ventures

Malaysia&#8217;s GoGet bags Series A investment from Monk’s Hill Ventures

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Ursula Florene

In Asia, advertisement spending in the classifieds segment is projected to reach USD 8.7 billion in 2020.