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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

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Mobility

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

Transportation

Japan

Dealers say awareness is growing ahead of the minicar launch, but barriers remain.

China's BYD expands Japan sales network to promote brand trust

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China&#8217;s BYD expands Japan sales network to promote brand trust

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Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Once a leading EV contender, Li Auto now finds its family-first formula under pressure.

Li Auto loses its sales crown as Huawei and rivals crowd the EV market

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What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

Zhihu founder Zhou Yuan credits the string of profits to a long-term bet on trust as the platform’s foundation.

After three profitable quarters, Zhihu says its trust-first model is paying off

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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Autonomous Vehicles

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Hardware

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Internet of Things

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The move comes just after the Internet of Vehicles provider Gosuncn formed a cooperation with Baidu's rival WeRide.

CHINA BRIEF | Baidu allies with IoV company Gosuncn in autonomous driving push

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Song Jingli

How Israeli-founded video chat app Houseparty became a hit during the pandemic

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Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Ola is looking to accelerate innovation in its financial services segment.

Ola Money raises USD 27 million from Falcon Edge and Matrix Partners

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

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SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

Ola Electric competes with companies such as Bounce, Vogo, and Yulu, among others.

Ola Electric acquires Dutch startup Etergo BV in global e-bikes push

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Avanish Tiwary

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

Logistics

With ride-hailing down, the company is turning its drivers into couriers.

CHINA BRIEF | Hello Chuxing turns to delivery sector as COVID-19 hits ride-hailing industry

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

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Extra USD 200 million to ease tech fundraising uncertainty.

Singapore boosts startup funding amid pandemic slowdown

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

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

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

JD.com

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

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

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Kuaishou looks to JD.com's supply chain and logistics to boost sales through livestreaming.

Kuaishou and JD.com ink partnership to boost presence in China's booming livestream e-commerce industry

Kuaishou and JD.com ink partnership to boost presence in China&#8217;s booming livestream e-commerce industry

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

Payments

People’s Bank of China governor Yi Gang says there’s no timetable for an official launch of the first sovereign digital currency among major economies.

China’s digital currency not set for launch as trials are "just routine", central bank governor cools speculation

China’s digital currency not set for launch as trials are &#8220;just routine&#8221;, central bank governor cools speculation

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South China Morning Post

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

The Singaporean fintech will use the funding to speed up its transformation into a fully-fledged financial services platform.

GoBear notches USD 17 million fresh investment from Walvis Participaties and Aegon

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