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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.

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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.

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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.

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Artificial Intelligence

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore is teaming up with UOB, Element AI, HSBC, IAG Firemark Labs, and Gradient Institute in the first phase.

Singapore’s MAS is developing fairness metrics for responsible AI adoptions

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Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

The firm expects to break its quarterly record for vehicles delivered in the second quarter.

Chinese Tesla competitor Nio's revenues down nearly 16% in Q1, but firm predicts swift recovery

Chinese Tesla competitor Nio&#8217;s revenues down nearly 16% in Q1, but firm predicts swift recovery

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

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The founders are veterans of the Israel Defense Forces' intelligence unit 8200.

Israeli startup D-ID raises USD 13.5 million to protect against unauthorized facial recognition

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

ByteDance has gained a 15% stake in Lanxiong, which has most of its stores in northern China.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance invests in chain store for hotpot ingredients

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Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

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

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In 2018, CCI had slapped a fine of USD 21 million on Google for “search bias” and abusing its “dominant position”.

Indian antitrust watchdog to probe Google over its payment app

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A struggling smartphone market amid a pandemic is a good time for OnePlus to launch cheap phones, says analyst.

OnePlus wants to sell cheaper phones and build an ecosystem like Xiaomi

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

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

Weishi, Tencent’s short video platform, invites users to create, share, and discover trending clips in a mobile-friendly environment.

Weishi

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

Live Streaming

The press conference will be held in the form of videoconference and livestreamed via a mini app on WeChat, also broadcast live by state media CCTV.

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CHINA BRIEF | Chinese Premier Li&#8217;s Two Sessions press conference to go online to safeguard public health

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

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The company shipped 8.8 million parcels in the region, up from 237,000 one year earlier.

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

Entertainment

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In April alone, TikTok generated USD 78 million in revenue, surpassing Youtube.

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CHINA BRIEF | TikTok owner ByteDance&#8217;s 2019 net profit exceeded USD 3 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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Chinese Tesla competitor Nio’s revenues down nearly 16% in Q1, but firm predicts swift recovery

Israeli startup D-ID raises USD 13.5 million to protect against unauthorized facial recognition

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Indian antitrust watchdog to probe Google over its payment app

OnePlus wants to sell cheaper phones and build an ecosystem like Xiaomi

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