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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

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

VinFast, a Vietnamese EV manufacturer, crafts electric cars and scooters, leading Southeast Asia’s shift toward sustainable mobility.

VinFast

Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, spans industries like real estate, automotive, healthcare, and technology.

Vingroup

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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China’s BYD gains market share as VinFast sales help Vietnam catch up to Thailand.

EV boom drives ASEAN car sales in Q2, with Indonesia surging 34%

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Photo shows Jetour's booth at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2024.

Chery

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

GAC Group

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

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Subsidy uncertainty and sparse charging infrastructure push buyers away from full EVs.

BYD, other Chinese brands launch hybrid models in Indonesia

Pony.ai develops self-driving technologies for cars and trucks, collaborating with automakers to bring safer, fully autonomous mobility to public roads and fleet services worldwide.

Pony.ai

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Logistics

Autonomous Driving

The company is leveraging its robotaxi experience to expand into road freight.

Pony.ai outlines deployment plans for heavy- and light-duty robotrucks

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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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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Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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

Hardware

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Internet of Things

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Xiaomi beats analyst expectations in Q1 on the back of strong international sales. However, with COVID-19 now hampering economies worldwide, the growth may not last.

Overseas growth carries Xiaomi through China's COVID-19 outbreak

Overseas growth carries Xiaomi through China&#8217;s COVID-19 outbreak

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AJ Cortese

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

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Swiggy, Zomato, Cure.Fit. Meesho, and many others have decided to thin their team size.

The layoff nightmare continues: Ola and ShareChat axe jobs

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Didi

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

Food Delivery

First introduced in China to curb the spread of coronavirus, the program checks for mask-wearing, vehicle disinfection, and drivers' temperatures.

CHINA BRIEF | Ride-hailing giant Didi to roll out 'Health-Guard' feature in Latin America

CHINA BRIEF | Ride-hailing giant Didi to roll out &#8216;Health-Guard&#8217; feature in Latin America

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

Apple

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

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

Fintech

Shunned in the West, the QR code underpins China’s cashless economy and coronavirus tracing efforts. Now it could be part of Apple’s new Gobi AR app.

China’s beloved QR code may make a global comeback through Apple

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

Telecommunications

Top operator AIS ready to invest up to USD 1.2 billion for network expansion this year.

Thailand leads ASEAN in 5G rollout due to pandemic

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

Khatabook competes with other digital ledger solution providers such as OkCredit and Vyapar.

Indian digital ledger startup Khatabook raises USD 60 million from B Capital Group

The proposed rules include a minimum of IPO fundraising and stricter accounting standards.

CHINA BRIEF | Nasdaq to tighten listing standards amid Chinese firm scandals

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

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

The site is one of China's largest medical information portals.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance acquires online medical encyclopedia Baikemy.com

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Song Jingli

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

On-demand Services

"The decision is out of my expectations," said Luckin's chairman Lu Zhengyao.