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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

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Transportation

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The world’s largest EV maker is expected to begin assembly in Pakistan in the third or fourth quarter, according to the partner firm.

BYD adds to China's expanding automotive footprint in Pakistan

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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

Surging post-IPO market caps are setting new valuation anchors and reshaping investor expectations.

Moonshot AI sparks investor frenzy as Z.ai and MiniMax reset valuation benchmarks

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

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

Investment

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Grab to acquire Stash, Gobi Partners backs Valiance Health, Humain invests in xAI, and more

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

Social Impact

Focusing on people-stage investments, the fund eyes underexplored opportunities in emerging regions.

Talent investor People Equity Fund raises USD 12.5 million for founders in Morocco, Algeria, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

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MENAbytes

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

India

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

A slew of Indian apps such as Mitron TV, Chingari, Roposo, and others have seen a surge in app downloads.

Indian startups rush in to fill the gap left by the ban on 59 Chinese apps

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

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Curv founders Dan Yadlin (left) and Itay Malinger. Photo by Netanel Tobias. Courtesy of Curv via NoCamels.

How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

Cybersecurity

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

Fintech

The company's tX group of crytographers and engineers use keyless technology to develop flexible deployment models for both crypto-native and conventional financial institutions.

Israeli startup Curv raises USD 23 million to secure digital assets for financial institutions

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NoCamels

The company's board intends to sack chairman Charles Lu Zhengyao.

Luckin confirms inflated revenues for USD 300 million amid board factionalism

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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Xpeng Motors launches EV with Xavier brain that controls self-driving.

China's 'Tesla killer' becomes first to use latest Nvidia AI chip

China&#8217;s &#8216;Tesla killer&#8217; becomes first to use latest Nvidia AI chip

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

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

The new CEO, Chen Lei, is also a founding member of Pinduoduo.

Pinduoduo names new CEO, founder Colin Huang remains as chairman

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PouchNATION has launched PouchPASS, a temperature-taking device, that is marking its first foray into the health industry.

This Singapore events tech firm created a wristband that tracks temperature and makes payment

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Vulcan Post

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

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

A ByteDance subsidiary has become the third-largest shareholder of Beijing Dingtian Culture Entertainment, which runs multiple online reading platforms.

Online literature: the next battleground for Chinese social media giants ByteDance and Tencent?

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SCMP

Qashier's terminal is available without high upfront costs and has already been deployed in hundreds of small businesses.

Singaporean point-of-sale provider Qashier bags SGD 1.2 million, led by Cocoon Capital

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