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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

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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

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.

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Trials are underway even as narrow roads and competition from buses pose potential hurdles.

UK, Europe emerge as robotaxi battleground for Baidu and Waymo

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

Deep Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

StairMed’s co-founders foresee BCI technology enabling unprecedented forms of human-machine interaction.

How far are brain-computer interfaces from restoring and extending human ability?

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

Logistics

With operations in 170 cities nationwide, the startup is building one of the fastest-growing autonomous delivery fleets in China.

Rino.ai raises new funding to accelerate toward mass production of autonomous cargo vans

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

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

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Deals in brief: Humble secures pre-Series A funding, Renewable Metals closes seed extension round, Maybank invests in Funding Societies, and more

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

Electric Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz’s latest RMB 14 billion investment could reshape its supply chain and boost its China presence.

Mercedes-Benz bets big on China with RMB 14 billion push

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

Apple

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

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

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As Huawei debuts its Mate XT with a bold trifold design, Apple doubles down on AI with the iPhone 16.

Mate XT or iPhone 16: Huawei’s hardware gamble faces Apple’s AI evolution

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Deals in brief: Trive Ventures launches new fund, Zus Coffee bags MYR 250 million, East Ventures and Temasek Foundation wrap up CIIC 2024, and more

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

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

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

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

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.

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Taobao’s full integration of WeChat Pay opens the door to millions of new users, especially in lower-tier markets.

Taobao integrates WeChat Pay, signaling new era for Chinese e-commerce

Deals in brief: Charge+ secures Series A funding, Clime Capital invests in UGEP, eight China deals, and more

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

At the 2024 Inclusion Conference, tech pioneers from 10x1000 shared bold ideas for a more inclusive and sustainable world.

Innovation for all: 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion champions a fairer future

Innovation for all: 10&#215;1000 Tech for Inclusion champions a fairer future

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Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

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GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

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

Grab

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

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

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

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Meanwhile, the investors are prizing profitability over merely cutting losses.

ASEAN tech stars Grab, GoTo, and Sea fight to retain market sparkle

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Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.