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

Deep Tech

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

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Thailand

The country aims to become the largest non-China hub for printed circuit boards as manufacturers race to diversify production.

Thailand carves out a less-glamorous AI niche: Printed circuit boards

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The company is partnering with Singapore-based MediSun, aiming to introduce mutual technologies into each other’s markets.

GreenTech unveils AI-driven water solutions at Global Water Expo 2025 in Saudi Arabia

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

China

The plan outlines three steps for China to embed AI across science, industry, and society.

Analysis: China’s roadmap to integrate AI across its economy through 2035

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

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

The fresh capital will provide MyMy the regulatory capital needed to apply for an e-money license from Bank Negara Malaysia.

Malaysian fintech MyMy bags USD 2.4 million from Koperasi Tentera

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Stephanie Li

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

Ant Group aims to raise USD 35 billion in IPO, surpassing Aramco to become the largest-ever fundraising.

Ant Group submits IPO registration, raises previous funding target by USD 5 billion

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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Wency Chen

Reliance drives digital retail, telecommunication services, and entertainment offerings, shaping India’s consumer and connectivity environment.

Reliance

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

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

Investment

Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and American PE firm Carlyle have also shown interest in investing in Reliance Retail.

American private equity firm KKR invests USD 754 million in Reliance Retail

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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Singapore-based Syfe is in advanced conversations with regulators in the region and expects to enter other markets within the next 18 months, according to CEO Dhruv Arora.

Wealth manager Syfe raises USD 18.6 million, says assets increased tenfold this year

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Ursula Florene

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

Logistics

Flytrex debuted its delivery services in August 2017 in Reykjavik and is now bringing those capabilities to the United States.

Walmart pilots on-demand drone deliveries with Israel's Flytrex

Walmart pilots on-demand drone deliveries with Israel&#8217;s Flytrex

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NoCamels

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

Gaming

Global revenue from e-sports is expected to grow to USD 1.1 billion in 2020, up 15.7% from USD 950.6 million in 2019.

E-sports startup Ampverse notches pre-Series A funding for regional expansion

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

India

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

Lending

Indian government is compiling a list of app-based lending companies that are connected with China.

India contemplates banning digital lending apps with links to China

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

Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

Luckin Coffee

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

And there are more penalties coming its way.

KEY STAT | Nasdaq-delisted coffee chain Luckin gets its first fine

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Julianna Wu

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

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

Didi

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

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

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

Transportation

Ride-hailing services from Tencent Map are expected to be expanded nationwide before the National Day holiday.

Tencent to integrate ride-hailing services with mapping app

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