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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

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Tencent's first-quarter results soared past expectations, thanks to AI-enhanced ads and games.

Tencent says chip stockpile can power AI training for "generations" despite US ban

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Nikkei Asia

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

The company’s sensors weave into textiles and surfaces, offering a scalable haptics solution for robots, vehicles, and smart environments.

With fresh funding, JQ Industries bets on fiber sensors to give machines a sense of touch

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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Image of the YU7, a pure electric SUV by Xiaomi. It is scheduled for release in mid-2025.

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

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

With the YU7, Xiaomi seeks not only redemption, but a shot at surpassing Tesla.

After SU7 setback, Xiaomi reboots EV push with safer, smarter YU7

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Startup Stories

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Startup

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

The company uses AI to detect fraud for banking compliance.

Tookitaki’s Abhishek Chatterjee on the challenge of developing software for banks: Startup Stories

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AIRP

Health-tech startup aims to transform healthcare through the power of data analytics and customized apps.

Singapore and India-based Vivant on 'co-creating' healthcare solutions: Startup Stories

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Thu Huong Le

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

Luxstay strives to capitalize on its understanding of local home-sharing market to challenge Airbnb.

Luxstay, the Vietnamese startup that wants to take on Airbnb: Startup Stories

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

Previously known as Sale Stock, Sorabel is now expanding its services into the Philippines.

Sorabel takes capital fashion across Indonesia: Startup Stories

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Khamila Mulia

PasarPolis provides affordable insurance products for everyone through partnership with various mass adoption platforms

PasarPolis CEO on selling micro-insurance policies in Indonesia: Startup Story

Currently, only in Malaysia, the company plans to enter the Indonesian market in the future

Thinesh Kumar and Lakshman Das of Lapasar on disrupting Malaysia's procurement processes: Startup Stories

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

A Singapore-based start-up works to make therapy more affordable and accessible using VR technology.

Jennifer Zhang of DancingMind on the power of VR therapy: Startup Stories

Lee expects to raise USD 20 million in a series B investment round in the coming months.

Jason Lee of CoHive on building an entrepreneurial spirit in Indonesia: Startup Stories

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

Gaming

Money can bring happiness -- but only if you manage it well.

Greg Martin of The Praxis Company on gamifying financial education: Startup Stories

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Zhixin Tan

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