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From left to right: Genping Liu, Dennis Sze, Lemuel Low, Edmund Tan, and Chan Yip Pang. Sze, Low, and Tan are co-founders of ReN3, while Liu and Chan serve as general partner and executive director of investments, respectively, at Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India.

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

Dreame

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

East Asia

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The company’s weeklong Silicon Valley launch highlighted both ambition and risk appetite.

Dreame’s next act stretches from robot vacuums to rocket-boosted cars

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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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

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Foundation and Large Models

DeepSeek V4 has clear advantages, but it also shows why no AI model can serve every use case yet.

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

Gojek

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On-demand Services

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Go-Food was first launched in Ho Chi Minh City where it has already recorded nearly six million orders

Go-Viet launched food delivery service in Hanoi

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Shopee

The commission for Shopee Mall sellers is being introduced in other SEA markets too

Shopee starts charging commissions in Vietnam as part of monetization plan

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Zhixin Tan

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

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QR code

The new standardization hopes to bring higher interoperability between various payment system providers

Indonesia to implement QR Code standards by second half of the year

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

Baidu

Other defendants listed in the complaint include Nio executives who signed the company's Registration Statement and its IPO underwriters

Baidu's Zhang Yaqin named as a defendant in Nio class action lawsuit

Baidu&#8217;s Zhang Yaqin named as a defendant in Nio class action lawsuit

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

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

Entertainment

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Yukou

The firm has undergone a string of executive changes since Alibaba first invested in 2014

Youku still needs two more years to compete with Tencent Video and iQiyi, says company president

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Lao Bei

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

Grab

It's aiming to raise further billions of dollars for acquisitions and growth

Grab expects to be four times bigger than its "closest competitor" by the end of the year

Grab expects to be four times bigger than its &#8220;closest competitor&#8221; by the end of the year

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Robin Moh

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

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

E-commerce

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Logistics

JD logistics is piloting a pure performance-based compensation scheme for some of its couriers

JD Logistics cancels basic salaries, lowers housing fund benefits for its couriers

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Song Jingli

The firm's portfolio already includes powerhouse tech companies from China.

VC firm behind ByteDance and Meituan raises new funds

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous Driving

Hyundai

The Chinese conglomerate is known for its social media platform and video games, but it's into cars too.