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

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

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After achieving volume sales across three product lines, Sinchin is moving into a critical phase of capacity expansion.

Metal powder supplier Sinchin raises funding ahead of planned 2028 IPO

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

Autonomous 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

Operating one of the largest robovan fleets globally, Zelos expects to break even once it reaches a fleet size of 50,000 vehicles.

Zelos achieves RMB 10 billion valuation after new fundraise and Cainiao fleet merger

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

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

The disclosure comes as Huawei regains the top spot on a full-year basis in mainland China’s smartphone market.

Huawei nears record revenue amid ongoing US export controls

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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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Targeting 600 Billion Square Meters of Farmland, MCFLY Uses AI to Offer Disease & Pest Monitoring and Control

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

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Testing of the new system in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces further escalates China’s efforts to apply AI technology across a range of sectors.

China enlists AI to speed up monitoring and prediction of earthquakes

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India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

The company will use the money to expand across the Asia Pacific and North America markets.

Sequoia Capital leads USD 8 million round in Indian sales intelligence startup Salesken

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Monk's Hill Ventures is the VC firm that backs Ninja Van, Glints, and Stoqo.

Monk's Hill Ventures confirms the close of its second fund worth USD 100 million

Monk&#8217;s Hill Ventures confirms the close of its second fund worth USD 100 million

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Khamila Mulia

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

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E-sports investments reached USD 4.5 billion in 2018 from just USD 490 million the year before.

500 Startups invests in Singapore-based e-sports startup ESPL

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

SoftBank

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

Telecommunications

Nationwide coverage pushed to 2021 on logistical hurdles.

SoftBank kicks off Japan's 5G race with March launch

SoftBank kicks off Japan&#8217;s 5G race with March launch

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

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

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The function allows hosts to set up a public live voice chatroom.

CHINA BRIEF | Douyin starts testing audio live broadcasting feature

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

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

The company plans to raise over USD 1.4 billion for setting up headquarters in Hefei.

CHINA BRIEF | Nio announces private placement of USD 235 million convertible notes

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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

Marketplace platforms have promised to take firm action against irresponsible sellers.

Indonesian e-commerce platforms battle price surges over coronavirus fears

The total coronavirus cases have shot up to 29, spooking the masses in India.

Indian tech companies adopt measures to prevent coronavirus amidst mounting cases

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

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