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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

China

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

Didi

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

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

Profits from its domestic mobility operations are funding international expansion and autonomous driving investment.

Didi’s core business remains strong as global expansion pressures earnings

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T. K. Lin

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

Logistics

Hong Kong

Indonesia

Japan

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

South Korea

Southeast Asia

Thailand

Vietnam

Petrochemical, tech, and shipping companies are all grappling with the Strait of Hormuz blockage.

Asian executives flag rising supply chain risks from Iran war

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

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

AI Infrastructure

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

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

Investment

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

Venture Capital

A Chinese charging infrastructure company led the latest investment.

Huawei veterans raise funding for startup powering AI data centers

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.

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iLex will use the funds to develop the first version of its platform, which will feature its own AI matching engine, trading protocols, and data analytics tool.

Singapore fintech startup raises seed funding to digitize corporate loans

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Tech in Asia

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Reliance

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

Fintech

WhatsApp Pay has been trying to get approval from Indian authorities for two years.

WhatsApp closer to officially launching payment service in India with full regulatory compliance

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Avanish Tiwary

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

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

The firm's stock price rose 9% on the Hong Kong stock exchange following the announcement.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba Pictures to delist from Singapore Exchange

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

Jio Platforms raised USD 1.5 billion from Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, for a 2.32% stake.

Reliance becomes net debt free after raising over USD 15 billion from global investors

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

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

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

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

Short Video

Data may provide clues about current consumer confidence in China.

Chinese shoppers break sales records during 618 online festival

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

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

The global market for video games is forecast to reach USD 159.3 billion this year, with mobile games making up about half of that.

ByteDance brushes off early failures with new partnerships to battle Tencent in core games market

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South China Morning Post

Jendela360 connects tenants, landlords, and agents on a platform that offers more than 9,000 apartment units in Indonesia.

Indonesian proptech Jendela360 bags USD 1 million funding from Beenext, others

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Cindy Silviana

One of the reasons for Israel’s strength in fintech is its rich offering of AI capabilities.

Israeli fintech soars to USD 1.8 billion in investments in 2019, report says

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NoCamels

Courtesy of Shorooq Partners via MENAbytes.

Shorooq Partners counts companies like Pure Harvest, Trukker, Souqalmal, Sarwa, and Munchon in its portfolio.

Abu Dhabi Investment Office invests USD 5 million in Shorooq Partners’ Bedaya Fund

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