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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

Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

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

Consumer Economy

Mixue’s large store in Guangzhou is part of its efforts to differentiate itself from competitors.

Mixue Bingcheng takes page from Labubu with Snow King merch

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Nikkei Asia

WeRide refines autonomous vehicle software, deploying AI-driven solutions that improve road safety, efficiency, and future-ready mobility.

WeRide

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.

Transportation

Its footprint now spans dozens of cities across 12 countries.

WeRide posts record quarterly revenue as robotaxi rollout gains pace

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

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

Electric Vehicles

Companies look to expand in Japan’s EV market, with local production under consideration.

Chinese automaker Chery to launch EV brand with Japan's Autobacs Seven

Chinese automaker Chery to launch EV brand with Japan&#8217;s Autobacs Seven

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

Southeast Asia

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Thailand

Thailand is studying ways to tighten its grip on social media, as the prime minister ordered his cabinet to research how countries like India regulate online content.

Thailand mulls law to tighten grip on social media

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Stephanie Li

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

Grab

Visual Stories

Many tech founders are holding onto their outsized voting rights to call the shots and maintain control of their vision and strategic direction.

When one vote calls the shots: A look at tech founders’ voting rights

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Kara Greenberg

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

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The Uptake Daily Digest | The slow creep of phantom debt. Imagine the horror of having to pay off loans that you never took out.

Daily Digest | The slow creep of phantom debt

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The Uptake

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

Fintech

Opinion

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has awarded two digital banking licenses to the country’s first neobanks, Tonik and Unobank.

Philippines grants new digital banking licenses to Tonik, Unobank

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

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

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

Entertainment

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Indonesia

Myanmar

Users of Clubhouse navigate the presence of government informants, "show-offs," and cyber police in what they see as a free speech haven.

Informants, ‘show-offs,’ and cyber police—all in a day for Clubhouse users in Southeast Asia

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KrASIA Writers

The Uptake Daily Digest | Take it Ease-y. Will Chinese users shell out for an app for mental wellness?

Daily Digest | Take it Ease-y

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

Logistics

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

On-demand Services

Drivers of Gojek's GoSend delivery arm plan to strike on Tuesday. The protests target the company's plan to cut incentives for deliveries by more than 50%.

Gojek's GoSend courier drivers plan strike to protest reduced incentives

Gojek&#8217;s GoSend courier drivers plan strike to protest reduced incentives

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Ursula Florene

A series of loans issued through Traveloka PayLater without the knowledge of users has led to questions about data misuse and security.

Illegal, unauthorized loans were issued through Traveloka PayLater, raising concerns over data misuse

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Khamila Mulia

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

Deep Tech

Vietnam

AI camera startups in Vietnam are preparing for a soaring interest in video surveillance equipment. Electronics manufacturer Hanet, which was founded in 2005 and produces devices such as home karaoke systems, is targeting the market with new Series A funding from G-group, the firm behind social media network Gapo, lending platform Tima, and payment startup GPay.