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How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

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

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China

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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

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

Hong Kong

AI and tech lead billions of US dollars in capital raised, with totals outpacing Nasdaq and NYSE combined.

Hong Kong's new listing pipeline remains undeterred by Iran war volatility

Hong Kong&#8217;s new listing pipeline remains undeterred by Iran war volatility

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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.

Semiconductors

Local chip leaders, led by Eswin, are expanding capacity in a push for self-sufficiency

China targets 70% advanced domestic silicon wafer use by 2026

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

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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.

Southeast Asia

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

Payments

Singapore

Local media recently shed light on illegal online gambling operations in the area while some organizations worry the project is turning into "a money laundering hub".

Singapore payment app Fincy exits Myanmar border city project after accusations

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Stephanie Li

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

After India's Supreme Court struck down a ban on cryptocurrencies, the sector has seen a renewed interest.

Indian crypto exchange Unocoin raises funds from Draper Associates, others

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

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

Ant Group

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

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

WeChat

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

Fintech

Chinese fintech businesses could be the next target of the Trump administration, despite of having little presence in the United States.

US reportedly considers restrictions on Ant Group, Tencent's payment systems

US reportedly considers restrictions on Ant Group, Tencent&#8217;s payment systems

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

East Asia

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

South Korean tech giant seen benefiting from ongoing US-China conflict.

Samsung's profit jumps 58% in third quarter as Huawei ramps up chip orders

Samsung&#8217;s profit jumps 58% in third quarter as Huawei ramps up chip orders

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

Venture Capital

As part of the agreement, OurCrowd will identify and support UAE-based startups seeking growth and development in Israel.

Israeli VC OurCrowd, UAE business group Phoenix to partner on tech investments

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The startup began as a doctor booking platform in 2015, then pivoted to provide cloud-based hospital and practice management software.

Pakistan’s Healthwire closes USD 700,000 investment for its digital healthcare platform

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MENAbytes

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

According to Bernstein Research, India's retail market is expected to reach USD 1.3 trillion by 2025, of which organized retail would be about 15%. 

After Jio Platforms, Mukesh Ambani repeats fundraising spree with Reliance Retail

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

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Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

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

Electric Vehicles

Indonesian government officials have been talking about Tesla's interest to invest in the country for a year now.

About Indonesia's love affair with Tesla

About Indonesia&#8217;s love affair with Tesla

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

Edtech

Funding in the edtech space quadrupled to USD 1.5 billion in the first nine months of 2020, compared to USD 409 million raised in 2019, according to Venture Intelligence.

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Indian crypto exchange Unocoin raises funds from Draper Associates, others

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Israeli VC OurCrowd, UAE business group Phoenix to partner on tech investments

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