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

Chery

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

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

GAC Group

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

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

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South Korea

Subsidy uncertainty and sparse charging infrastructure push buyers away from full EVs.

BYD, other Chinese brands launch hybrid models in Indonesia

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Pony.ai develops self-driving technologies for cars and trucks, collaborating with automakers to bring safer, fully autonomous mobility to public roads and fleet services worldwide.

Pony.ai

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Logistics

Autonomous Driving

The company is leveraging its robotaxi experience to expand into road freight.

Pony.ai outlines deployment plans for heavy- and light-duty robotrucks

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

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IPO Zaozhidao

Moonshot AI

Z.ai

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Foundation and Large Models

Chinese AI model developers agree on multimodality’s long-term value, but not on when its benefits justify the cost.

Kimi K3 and DeepSeek V4 expose widening divide over native multimodality

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

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

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

Didi

Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

Microsoft

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

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

Short Video

The buyer is likely to be a Microsoft-Walmart consortium or Oracle, according to sources.

CHINA BRIEF | Tiktok reportedly nears sale, Walmart joins bid

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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What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

Tony Fernandes calls on leaders to 'bravely' restart travel as losses mount.

AirAsia founder says more job cuts likely unless borders reopen

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

Southeast Asia

East Ventures, OCBC NISP Ventura, Skystar Capital, and Sinar Mas Land participated in Sirclo's Series B round.

Indonesian SaaS startup Sirclo bags USD 6 million from big-name investors

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Khamila Mulia

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

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

The new measures are partly a response to the company's controversial workplace culture.

Alibaba stops showing job level in internal communications to create more equal workplace

Safepay's founders. Courtesy of Safepay via MENAbytes.

Y Combinator accelerates early-stage startups, mentoring founders and providing seed funding for transformative tech ideas.

Y Combinator

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

Fintech

The company has plans to become the Stripe of Pakistan.

Pakistani fintech firm Safepay receives Y Combinator’s backing

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Singtel

DBS PayLah! and Singtel Dash users can now scan at Fave-partnered merchants.

Singaporean fintech Fave partners with DBS, Singtel to offer digital payment

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Yin Lin Tan

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

Xiaomi’s second-quarter revenue reached USD 7.7 billion, up 3.1% from a year ago, on the back of strong premium smartphone sales.

Xiaomi seeks further growth in overseas markets despite rising geopolitical tensions

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South China Morning Post

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

74% of Myanmar's adult population does not own a bank account, reflecting massive potential in the market.

Myanmar's first interbank payment app partners with Alibaba-backed TrueMoney

Myanmar&#8217;s first interbank payment app partners with Alibaba-backed TrueMoney

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Stephanie Li

Byju’s, a former edtech unicorn, merges video lessons, quizzes, and personalized learning paths to help students excel academically.

Byju's

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

Edtech

To date, Byju's has raised over USD 1.3 billion from global high-profile investors such as Tencent, Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Bond, among others.

Indian edtech decacorn Byju's raises USD 122 million from DST Global

Indian edtech decacorn Byju&#8217;s raises USD 122 million from DST Global

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

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