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

China

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

East Asia

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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.

Mobility

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

Transportation

With massive demand and long lead times, Xiaomi is turning up the pressure on rivals in pricing, production, and positioning.

Xiaomi’s YU7 preorder frenzy signals a new phase in China’s EV race

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

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

Deep Tech

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

Drones

With greater payload capacity, enhanced safety systems, and redesigned winches, the FC100 is built for jobs that demand more.

Meet the FlyCart 100: DJI’s new drone built for rugged missions

Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

Anta

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

Under new leadership and a revamped retail approach, Maia Active is narrowing its focus, trimming SKUs, and aiming to become China’s Lululemon alternative.

Maia Active finds second wind with Anta’s backing and a yoga-first strategy

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

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Meditopia, with dual headquarters in Istanbul and Berlin, has built a mental coaching platform that offers guided meditations to users in 75 markets.

Turkish-German meditation startup Meditopia raises USD 15 million to offer personalized mindfulness services

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MENAbytes

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

E-commerce

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

Payments

Middle East

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Payments and JCB International agree on a partnership to enable the acceptance of JCB cards in Saudi Arabia.

Tata receives a license in Saudi Arabia, Uber launches a bus service in Egypt, and other news | The Middle East Weekly Roundup

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Qadisha Group

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

Ant Group

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

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

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

Short Video

One can borrow up to RMB 500 (USD 71) with a repayment schedule of seven days,

CHINA BRIEF | TikTok owner ByteDance now offering micro loans

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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

The company has undergone significant transformations since its inception.

Fetchr secures USD 15 million in fresh funds after cutting over 1,200 jobs: report

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

Southeast Asia

The accelerator program is run in Singapore and San Fransisco, in partnership with Enterprise Singapore under the Global Innovation Alliance network.

500 Startups graduates 24 startups in accelerator programs, opens up for next batch

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Ursula Florene

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

Gobi Partners

The companies will proceed to Stage I where they have to win public votes.

Meet the 64 Malaysia startups advancing in Gobi’s startup championship

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

Edtech

The company raised USD 7.5 million in its Series B round led by Alibaba-backed BAce Capital.

ByteDance in talks to invest in Indian edtech company Lido Learning

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Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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

Food Delivery

The feature is only available to users in some regions as of now.

Meituan tests new group meal-buying feature Pinhaofan

In a letter to employees, Sorabel informed that it will be closing its operations by July 30.

Indonesian fashion e-commerce site Sorabel files for liquidation

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