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

Deep Tech

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

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

Medtech

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

Malaysia

Penang's state chief wants to foster an "ecosystem for innovation" as supply chains shift.

Malaysia's investment "sweet spot," Penang, to open new tech park | KrASIA

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Malaysia&#8217;s investment &#8220;sweet spot,&#8221; Penang, to open new tech park

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

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

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

Firefly, Nio’s third automotive brand, is set to unveil its first model at Nio Day on December 21, with a China debut leading its rollout.

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm | KrASIA

Nio’s Firefly prepares for takeoff with a SAIC veteran at its helm

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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

ByteDance

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

Hong Kong

Artificial intelligence

The ByteDance co-founder’s Hong Kong-based firm will target early-stage tech investments, with artificial intelligence expected to be a core focus.

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture | KrASIA

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

WeChat

Allan Zhang mentioned that the current problem with most Internet companies is the obsession of user acquisition through devious schemes.

WeChat creator Allan Zhang quoted Jeff Bezos to warn product managers to choose kindness over cleverness | KrASIA

WeChat creator Allan Zhang quoted Jeff Bezos to warn product managers to choose kindness over cleverness

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NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

"We should have confidence in the Chinese market," Ding Lei said while attending a conference.

NetEase Ding Lei: China will remain world’s best market for next decade | KrASIA

NetEase Ding Lei: China will remain world’s best market for next decade

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KrASIA Writers

During the 5th World Internet Conference “Entrepreneur Summit Dialogue on new digital economy”, founder of Hillhouse Capital, Zhang Lei, said, “Pony

Voices | Zhang Lei of Hillhouse Capital: Pony Ma protects his users like his family members | KrASIA

Voices | Zhang Lei of Hillhouse Capital: Pony Ma protects his users like his family members

Charles Zhang shared his views on the Chinese consumer market at the 2018 World Internet Conference

Voices | Charles Zhang of Sohu: 2C opportunities are never-ending in China | KrASIA

Voices | Charles Zhang of Sohu: 2C opportunities are never-ending in China

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

Alibaba

May the love for our home and country, the dream of becoming a 'xia' and the stillness to face any challenges ahead, be in Alibaba's blood for decades. And may this be your legacy for 102 years.

Jack Ma pays tribute to his idol, who inspired him to start Alibaba | KrASIA

Jack Ma pays tribute to his idol, who inspired him to start Alibaba

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

Xiaomi

My role as an investor is to look into the future, spot trends and opportunities.

Voices | Xiaomi LEI Jun: Angel investor spots trends and opportunities, and I saw the future in mobile internet | KrASIA

Voices | Xiaomi LEI Jun: Angel investor spots trends and opportunities, and I saw the future in mobile internet

Chinese startup investment spree is fading and this is good news.

Voices | Jack Ma: The investment spree is over | KrASIA

Voices | Jack Ma: The investment spree is over

The best employees are not hired. The best employees are mentored by the company.