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

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How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

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The startup is developing a streamlined reactor design that could make fusion energy cheaper, faster to build, and easier to commercialize.

Meet Xeonova, an Ant-backed startup powering China’s nuclear fusion ambitions

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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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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

Miniso sells low-cost lifestyle goods, home essentials, and personal care items, making everyday products accessible to broader markets.

Miniso

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Hong Kong

With half its sales still tied to Miniso, the toy maker now faces the challenge of proving it can stand on its own.

Top Toy’s Hong Kong IPO puts its IP strategy to the test

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Creative

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Investors are wary if the studio can deliver another hit after Ne Zha 2.

Enlight Media caps record year, but questions linger after Ne Zha 2 boom

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

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Singlife eyes Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia as potential markets, and is "well underway" to becoming licensed in one other country aside from the Philippines.

Singlife's USD 2.3 billion merger with Aviva to fuel Southeast Asia expansion: CEO

Singlife&#8217;s USD 2.3 billion merger with Aviva to fuel Southeast Asia expansion: CEO

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Yin Lin Tan

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

The announcement comes just after Huawei announced last week the second version of its in-house Android replacement—the HarmonyOS operating system.

Oppo rolls out Android-like operating system, ColorOS 11

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

Transportation

Waze will lay off 5% of its global workforce, which equates to about 30 people out of its 555-strong global workforce.

Google-owned Waze to close sales office in Singapore and APAC

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Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

The carbon offset feature is part of Gojek’s GoGreener initiatives, which are aimed at enabling everyone within the ecosystem to participate in efforts for the environment.

Gojek lets users calculate their carbon footprint, plant trees via its app

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

Reliance

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

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Last week, Reliance Retail landed a USD 1 billion check from Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Silver Lake for a 1.75% stake.

Carlyle might invest up to USD 2 billion in Reliance Retail

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

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

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The product is aiming at Razer’s customer base, providing wealth management solutions such as regular savings plans and money market funds.

Razer and Franklin Templeton launch wealth management platform for the young

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

Short Video

However, the sale of TikTok probably won't proceed without an agreement between Beijing and Washington.

Microsoft reportedly loses to Oracle in TikTok bid

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

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Data such as profile pictures, passenger names, and vehicle plate numbers of GrabHitch drivers and passengers were compromised.

Grab fined for exposing personal data of more than 21,000 users

Jack Ma is famed for his flamboyant performances, having danced on stage and starred in a kung fu film.