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How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

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

Deep Tech

China

It topped global and China rankings in the first quarter, while new products strengthened its category lead during the 618 shopping festival.

RayNeo extends AR glasses lead as smart eyewear demand shifts

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

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IPO Zaozhidao

Huawei's booth at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2026.

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

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Telecom carriers could eventually earn from AI activity on their networks.

Huawei lays out six priorities for AI-era mobile networks

Singapore-based reporter covering tech and business across China and APAC, with a focus on globally relevant stories. Writes under an alias.

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T. K. Lin

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

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

Robotics

Hong Kong

A small float helped amplify the stock’s swing, turning its IPO into a test of investor sentiment.

Seer Robotics rides 24-hour market swing in Hong Kong debut

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

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

News | KrASIA

Sina CEO Charles Chao and his company New Wave will pay roughly USD 2.6 billion for the outstanding ordinary shares.

Chinese online media giant Sina taken private after 20 years on Nasdaq

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

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

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

New Ruipeng runs about 1,400 hospitals for pets in more than 80 cities.

Tencent invests in China's largest animal hospital chain

Tencent invests in China&#8217;s largest animal hospital chain

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Song Jingli

With the new amount, the company claims to have successfully raised over 8 figures USD in capital.

BukuWarung gains funding from Soma Capital after graduating from Y Combinator

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Ursula Florene

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

India

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

Investment

Investment from China in Indian companies fell down from USD 1.23 billion in the first half (H1) of 2019 to USD 263 million across 15 deals in H1 2020.

Indian government received over 100 investment applications from China

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

BigBasket delivers groceries online, supplying fresh produce, household essentials, and personal care items to Indian customers.

BigBasket

Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

Temasek

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

Bigbasket couldn't receive funds from Alibaba after India tweaked the FDI norms earlier in April.

Indian e-grocer Bigbasket eyes USD 100 million round led by Temasek

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

Edtech

The startup said it currently has over 60,000 users, plus 1,000 tutors and mentors. It has plans to expand to Saudi Arabia.

Lebanese edtech Synkers raises USD 1.8 million to connect students with tutors and mentors

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MENAbytes

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

Grab

The KPPU accused Grab Indonesia of offering preferential treatment to drivers in its rental program, but the case has been overturned by the South Jakarta district court.

Grab Indonesia wins legal battle against competition watchdog

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Khamila Mulia

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

Backed by Y Combinator, Global Founders Capital, and Bedrock Capital, the round brings the company’s total funding to USD 15 million.

Philippine fintech startup PayMongo bags USD 12 million in Stripe-led Series A round

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Stephanie Li

Top-tier AI chip companies are sought after, while mediocre startups will find difficulty in financing

Opinion

As China's designated national semiconductor champion, SMIC still lags behind the world's leading foundries such as TSMC.