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Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

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

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Tokenized assets are quietly reshaping market access, but structure will determine impact

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Alec Goh

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

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

India

The EV maker led 2024 sales but its pricing and lack of local manufacturing raise concerns.

BYD sets India sales record on back of dealership expansion

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Priced under RMB 200,000, the new car model combines premium comfort with mass market appeal for large families and fleet buyers.

Dongfeng’s Forthing targets affordable luxury with Xinghai V9 MPV

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

News | KrASIA

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

The novel community Kuaidian has attracted 5 million daily active users since its founding in 2017.

CHINA BRIEF | Kuaidian closes nearly USD 100 million Series C led by Sequoia Capital China

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Song Jingli

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

Ant Group

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

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

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

This plan is still in the "preparation phase" awaiting its first 300,000 members.

Finance giant Fosun the latest to jump into China's expanding mutual aid market

Finance giant Fosun the latest to jump into China&#8217;s expanding mutual aid market

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As the leading player in Egypt's payments space, Fawry is receiving a lot of interest from investors.

Fawry’s market cap swells to USD 830 million

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MENAbytes

Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

Paytm

How do policies adjust to a data-rich world? Explore usage-based coverage, automated claims, and analytics guiding risk assessment.

Insurance

Paytm forayed into insurance in 2018 and has been trying different approaches to expand its presence ever since.

Paytm levels up its insurance play by acquiring Raheja QBE

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.

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

New Wave, an entity controlled by Chao and also the largest shareholder of Sina with a 58% voting power, has proposed to buy all outstanding ordinary shares.

CEO of Chinese social media giant Sina Corp proposes delisting from Nasdaq

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

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

Power bank sharing, a USD 1.1 billion market, started to take off in China around 2017.

Power bank sharing startup Xiaodian prepares for Shenzhen public listing

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

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

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

Venture Capital

The funding will be dedicated to startups in seed, growth, and venture stage.

Sequoia raises its seventh fund worth USD 1.35 billion for India and Southeast Asia

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Ursula Florence and Avanish Tiwary

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

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

Short Video

The withdrawal comes after TikTok's forced exit from India.

CHINA BRIEF | TikTok to end operations in Hong Kong

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

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

Hardware

Remote working and social distancing give short term boost but uncertainty lingers.