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

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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Raising about HKD 6.8 billion in a heavily subscribed offering, the company is pitching its world model as the foundation for physical AI applications.

Momenta makes public debut in Hong Kong, puts physical AI in spotlight

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IPO Zaozhidao

The company’s renewed IPO filing shows improving financials, but its dependence on aggregator traffic remains a constraint.

IPO aspirant SAIC Mobility grows orders, but platforms capture much of the upside

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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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

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

Honda, a Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, produces fuel-efficient cars, eco-friendly hybrid models, and advanced mobility solutions.

Honda

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

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Nissan, a Japanese automaker, is known for leading the development of electric vehicles, fuel-efficient cars, and advanced safety technologies.

Nissan

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

Renewed purchase subsidies offer a boon to BYD, while Nissan looks to other markets.

Chinese automakers overtake Japanese rivals in Europe despite EV tariffs

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Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

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Sony, a Japanese electronics pioneer, excels in gaming consoles, home entertainment systems, audio devices, and cinematic production.

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Bilibili users can now watch music videos from artists like Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, and Oasis on the site.

CHINA BRIEF | Bilibili to offer Sony music videos on its platform

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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Toutiao to build up a partial paywall for its top-ranked news app in China  

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

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A campaign called "Mayors Show Hubei to You" kicked off on short video app Douyin on Wednesday.

Senior Hubei officials go live on Douyin to promote food and culture as virus lockdowns lift

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

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

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Neat, a fintech startup from Hong Kong that provides financial services to small businesses, said it has raised USD 11 million in a Series A round.

SME-focused fintech firm Neat banks USD 11 million in Series A funding

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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

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How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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Independent bookstores are livestreaming on platforms like Taobao to reach readers, but many hope this will be temporary.

Can livestreaming help China’s bookstores survive the pandemic?

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

Meishang's Chinese domestic brand Colorkey ushered in more than RMB 200 million in revenue in just one year since its Tmall debut.

CHINA BRIEF | Sequoia-backed cosmetics startup Meishang closes USD 28.3 million Series A

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

SoftBank

WeWork offers flexible coworking spaces worldwide, nurturing entrepreneurial communities and modern work environments.

WeWork

The special committee of WeWork‘s board said it is suing SoftBank after the investment giant withdrew its USD 3 billion tender offer.

WeWork sues SoftBank over canceled USD 3 billion tender offer

The P2P fintech platform currently operates in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Indonesia's Investree bags USD 23.5 million from MUIP and BRI Ventures

Indonesia&#8217;s Investree bags USD 23.5 million from MUIP and BRI Ventures

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

The firm counts Xiaomi, SF, and Alibaba among its over 8000 clients.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba-backed voice interaction company AISpeech closes USD 58 million Series E round

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

This is Oyo’s second round of layoffs in the US.

Oyo fires "hundreds" in the US amid global restructuring and COVID-19

Oyo fires &#8220;hundreds&#8221; in the US amid global restructuring and COVID-19

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

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