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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

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

Transportation

Central Asia

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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Nikkei Asia

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.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

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.

Venture Capital

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Southeast Asia

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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Sudo Lim

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

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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

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

Gaming

The gaming company will make its debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on June 11 under the stock code HKSE:9999.

CHINA BRIEF | NetEase launches secondary Hong Kong IPO to raise USD 2.8 billion

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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Insurtech company PolicyStreet closed its Series A round that was led by KK Fund.

This Malaysian startup raised a hefty USD 1.8 million via equity crowdfunding

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Vulcan Post

Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

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

SoftBank

Oyo had put some of its employees on an unpaid temporary leave starting May 4 for four months.

Oyo allots ESOPs worth USD 18 million to furloughed employees

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

SenseTime’s new AI surveillance system is part of the Chinese government’s push to promote smart city projects.

SenseTime’s AI makes sure you park your shared bike properly

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

The acquisition of RHK, which builds rehabilitation departments for hospitals and trains staff to operate them, can help Fourier net new clients.

CHINA BRIEF | Rehabilitation robot maker Fourier Intelligence acquires RHK Healthcare

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Song Jingli

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

After a partnership with Starbucks, the company is set to bring Beyond Burger to some Chinese KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut locations.

CHINA BRIEF | Beyond Meat burgers to make China debut

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 changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

Logistics

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

On-demand Services

The firm plans to list under the symbol "DADA" on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

CHINA BRIEF | Online grocery delivery firm Dada Nexus to raise up to USD 280.5 million in US IPO

XA Network has made a limited partner commitment in Vertex’s Southeast Asia and India fund.

Vertex Ventures and XA Network enter strategic partnership

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Khamila Mulia

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

Alibaba’s office tool has been called a weapon of micromanagement, but China’s work culture plays into its unpopularity.