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The Hong Kong-listed firm is advancing its pipeline using an mRNA system it says can compete with the industry’s best.

Everest Medicines targets global expansion with proprietary, AI-driven mRNA platform

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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

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

East Asia

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.

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

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BYD is leading a wave of early EV exports into Brazil ahead of July tax hikes, but long-term success will likely hinge on more.

Chinese automakers rush to beat Brazil’s EV tariffs, but the real race is just starting

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

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

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With over 660,000 copies sold and viral traction on Xiaohongshu and Bilibili, Sultan’s Game shows that great gameplay still goes the distance.

Indie no more: Sultan’s Game becomes China’s breakout Steam hit

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

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Size of China's digital economy, USD 5.18 trillion

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

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

Social Impact

COVID-19 outbreak could give China's digital economy another push this year as both consumers and businesses turn digital.

KEY STAT | Digital economy contributes more than a third of China's GDP

KEY STAT | Digital economy contributes more than a third of China&#8217;s GDP

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Julianna Wu

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.

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The launch of the feature is a significant step towards transforming home-buying into an online experience.

Alibaba launches Tmall channel to buy property online

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Song Jingli

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

Southeast Asia

Jari provides a cloud solution that supports debt collectors to recover loans with its app Jarco.

Myanmar's UMG Idealab invests in Indonesian startup Jari

Myanmar&#8217;s UMG Idealab invests in Indonesian startup Jari

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Stephanie Li

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

Amazon

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

Flipkart

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

This month, Tencent also led a USD 50 million funding round in music streaming company Gaana along with Times Internet.

Tencent invests USD 63 million in Walmart-owned Flipkart

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Avanish Tiwary

Foodpanda, a food delivery platform in multiple Asian countries, connects diners with local restaurants and international cuisines.

Foodpanda

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

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

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The initial rollout will cover six cities outside of Tokyo and marks Foodpanda's 12th market in Asia.

Singapore-based delivery firm Foodpanda launches in Japan

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Yin Lin Tan

Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

Microsoft

Sony, a Japanese electronics pioneer, excels in gaming consoles, home entertainment systems, audio devices, and cinematic production.

Sony

New console to debut on Nov 12 as coronavirus drives demand for home gaming.

Sony to launch PS5 for USD 499, teeing up fight with Microsoft

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Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

Temasek

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

Short Video

Kuaishou's valuation reached USD 28 billion after a USD 3 billion financing round in December led by Tencent.

Kuaishou considering Hong Kong IPO with USD 50 billion valuation

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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Tencent CEO Pony Ma: No ICO But is Exploring Blockchain Applications

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is set to release regulations by Sunday clarifying which WeChat transactions will be prohibited.

WeChat users not targeted by US ban, Trump administration says

The virus-tracking feature relies on Bluetooth signals emitted from mobile phones to locate exposed co-workers nearby.

Indonesian HR app Hadirr adds contact tracing for office workers

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