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

Deep Tech

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

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

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Hong Kong

Three Chinese semiconductor companies are preparing for public listings in Hong Kong.

China’s chipmakers look to Hong Kong listings to fuel global growth

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Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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Vicky Chang

Amid record earnings, the company is boosting shareholder returns through RMB 499 million in dividends and share repurchases.

Guoquan serves up strong H1 earnings on robust demand, cost control

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

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

GPU cloud services are strengthening global computing infrastructure, enabling AI applications to scale internationally.

AI applications go global: New report reveals gaps in infrastructure, market readiness, and scenario-based customization

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

News | KrASIA

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

Lending startups are staring at a tough time ahead as getting loan from NBFCs and collecting money from debtors is going to be a tough nut to crack.

Digital lending startup Capital Float raises USD 15 million

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Live Streaming

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

Venture Capital

Kumu recently reached 3 million registered users, plans to scale up operations.

Philippine livestreaming app Kumu nets USD 5 million in Openspace-led round

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Tech in Asia

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

Transportation

CHINA BRIEF | World's largest battery maker CATL enlarges overseas corporate bond sale plan to meet demand

CHINA BRIEF | World&#8217;s largest battery maker CATL enlarges overseas corporate bond sale plan to meet demand

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Song Jingli

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

Trade associations demand the company discontinue exclusive cooperation agreements and lower commission fees.

Meituan's relationship with dining sector sours as COVID-19 tests restaurants' bottom line

Meituan&#8217;s relationship with dining sector sours as COVID-19 tests restaurants&#8217; bottom line

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

Grocery Delivery

There is a sudden spurt in demand for grocery and medicine during the 21-day lockdown in India.

Indian mobility startup Yulu partners with e-commerce companies to deliver essentials as lockdown extended partially

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Avanish Tiwary

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

Chinese PC manufacturer Lenovo leads the industry with a 23.9% global market share, while Apple sales fell over 20%.

Despite coronavirus-caused surge in PC demand, industry sees largest shipments drop in four years

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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How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

The firm is eyeing AI and IoT sectors to seek new paths for growth.

CHINA BRIEF | State-owned automaker FAW Group invests in AI by establishing new subsidiary

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Sun Henan

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).

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

Huawei

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

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Huawei's Ren Zhengfei and Tencent's Pony Ma took the second and third positions, respectively.

Alibaba's Jack Ma tops Fortune China's list of influential business leaders in 2020

Alibaba&#8217;s Jack Ma tops Fortune China&#8217;s list of influential business leaders in 2020

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

KoinWorks secures Netherlands-based Triodos Bank as a new underwriter.

Indonesian fintech lender KoinWorks bags USD 20 million in additional capital and debt

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