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Chagee

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 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

Instead of competing on price, Chagee is counting on store economics, a deeper product pipeline, and long-term brand equity.

After sitting out the food delivery war, what cards does Chagee hold?

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

Deep Tech

Embodied Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

Hong Kong

The company expects to begin trading in Hong Kong on September 9 as it raises capital for R&D, expansion, and acquisitions.

Excelland Robotics targets growth in commercial service robots with Hong Kong IPO

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

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

News | KrASIA

Aleph Farms plans to produce lab-grown meat in space

A rendering of Aleph Farms' BioFarm. Courtesy of Aleph Farms via NoCamels.

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

Aleph Farms experimented with producing slaughter-free steak at the International Space Station last year.

Aleph Farms looks to take its lab-grown meat production to space

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NoCamels

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

Southeast Asia

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

The financing could reach about USD 350 million, which is short of Tokopedia’s initial goal of USD 500 million to USD 1 billion.

Google and Temasek to invest in Indonesian unicorn Tokopedia, report says

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Ursula Florene

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

Hardware

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

Venture Capital

Founded in 2015, Fourier sells physical rehabilitation equipment and robots to hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and research institutes.

Robot maker Fourier Intelligence closes USD 15 million Series C to meet increasing rehabilitation needs

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Song Jingli

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

Grab

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.

Grocery Delivery

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

Logistics

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

Grab has been rolled out new services for consumers and small businesses that position it for a strong rebound from the COVID-19 crisis.

How online deliveries and SME initiatives help Grab recover from the pandemic

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Khamila Mulia

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

Amazon

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

Reliance

Amazon claims the proposed deal between Future Retail and Reliance violated the contract it had signed with the Future Group.

Amazon gets a nod to halt USD 3.3 billion Future-Reliance deal

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

Capable operators fill gaps between functions and needs as industry flies high.

'Ace pilots' in China lead expansion of agricultural drones

&#8216;Ace pilots&#8217; in China lead expansion of agricultural drones

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

HongShan, formerly Sequoia China, is a venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage startups with high growth potential.

HongShan (HSG)

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

Investment

The transaction volume in Chinese cross-border e-commerce reached USD 1.2 trillion last year, up 13.09% YoY.

Chinese consumer electronics maker VanTop raises RMB 300 million from Sequoia China

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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China's national social security fund to earn USD 4.5 billion from Ant Group's IPO

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

Ant Group

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

China's National Social Security Fund is the biggest external institutional shareholder of Ant Group.

KEY STAT | 1.3 billion Chinese citizens to benefit from Ant Group IPO

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Julianna Wu

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

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

Kuaishou

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

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

Short Video

ByteDance said that it is considering to spin off some businesses for standalone listings, but that has yet to be finalized.