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The company builds on its background in computer vision technology.

Reconova targets embodied intelligence with robots deployed in airports

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

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The yard robotics company marks a mass production milestone.

Willand reaches one million units, expands production in China and Malaysia

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The AI boom is lifting stocks to record highs, while the Strait of Hormuz closure is pushing up oil prices.

Asia's great disconnect: Markets boom as Iran war fuels cost of living crisis

Asia&#8217;s great disconnect: Markets boom as Iran war fuels cost of living crisis

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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 move reflects C88's goal to define its corner in fintech in the next five years.

C88 Financial Technologies acquires Indonesian data analytics firm IDX Optus

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Cindy Silviana

Chinese internet and social media companies have had to develop comprehensive content review capabilities to block content deemed harmful or inappropriate by the Chinese authorities. Photo: SCMP.

The company sees an opportunity to meet increased demand for tech that helps combat lies, propaganda, and conspiracy theories.

BIGO Technology—the Singaporean company selling content moderation services, starting with Indonesia

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South China Morning Post

Indians are fast-adopting digital payments as government-backed UPI creates a backbone for all digital transactions.

Ribbit Capital leads two Series B fintech deals in India

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Priya Pradeep

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

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The new investment will be put toward expanding existing services and finding opportunities in new mobility solutions, fintech, and logistics.

Grab announces USD 500 million investment in Vietnam

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Thu Huong Le

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

Amazon

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

Google

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

UPI-based payments to dominate in India in the next five years

Bike taxis are yet to take off in India; an ambiguous regulatory stance is one of the reasons.

China’s Shunwei funds Rapido, India’s answer to Gojek (UPDATE)

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

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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.

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This will be OnePlus' biggest R&D center globally in three years.

OnePlus plans USD 140 million investment to make Hyderabad R&D center its largest globally

OnePlus plans USD 140 million investment to make Hyderabad R&#038;D center its largest globally

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Avanish Tiwary

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

China’s top on-demand app wants to tap growing needs amid rising smartphone and mobile payment adoption.

Meituan to make a comeback to shared power bank business

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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Wency Chen

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

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

E-commerce

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

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The company celebrated its 10-year anniversary in June.

Bilibili fails to prevent wider losses in Q2, even with new support from Alibaba

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