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

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

East Asia

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

Geely

Lynk &amp; Co, a mobility brand, offers connected cars and flexible ownership options, blending digital innovation with urban commuting needs.

Lynk &amp; Co

Zeekr crafts premium electric vehicles with smart connectivity, performance enhancements, and sleek luxury appeal for modern drivers.

Zeekr

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

By merging its battery units, Geely is betting on fewer variants, higher volumes, and stronger margins.

Geely brings battery operations under Jiyao Tongxing to streamline and scale | KrASIA

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Geely brings battery operations under Jiyao Tongxing to streamline and scale

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

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

Semiconductors

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Intel is offering automakers a more flexible path for in-car computing, but it’s still early days.

Intel’s new automotive play centers on modular chips, but will carmakers commit? | KrASIA

Intel’s new automotive play centers on modular chips, but will carmakers commit?

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

Investment

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

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

Indonesia

Singapore

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

On-demand Services

On-demand Services | KrASIA Archives

Consumer Services

Carousell

Grab

Honestbee

Nielsen

Stripe

Across the board, most consumers in an online Nielsen survey responded that marketplaces are beneficial to the economy.

Online marketplaces changing how we all shop: Stripe Report | KrASIA

Online marketplaces changing how we all shop: Stripe Report

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Elaine Huang

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

Delivery

Wang Lei

The Alibaba-owned online food delivery platform is not worried about funds at this stage, said its recently instated CEO Wang Lei.

Ele.me to boost market share by splurging $440m ahead of rival Meituan's IPO | KrASIA

Ele.me to boost market share by splurging $440m ahead of rival Meituan&#8217;s IPO

Food

Mary Biggins

MealPal

Paul Clifford

Q&amp;A

US-based foodtech company MealPal aims to help busy corporates in Singapore skip the queue at restaurants.

Takeout subscription app MealPal launches in Singapore | KrASIA

Takeout subscription app MealPal launches in Singapore

Anthony Tan

Gojek

Nadiem Makarim

Rumour

The Southeast Asian e-hailing company is gearing up its war chest as it prepares for battle with Indonesia-based competitor Go-Jek.

Rumour: Grab to spin-off GrabPay for independent growth | KrASIA

Rumour: Grab to spin-off GrabPay for independent growth

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

All you need to know about what happened in the tech world today.

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab fined in the Philippines; Indonesia overturns ban on Tik Tok | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab fined in the Philippines; Indonesia overturns ban on Tik Tok

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Superapp

Taxi

Uber

Grab's 'everyday superapp' vision is a reality in the making as the O2O firm unifies Southeast Asia

Grab's Anthony Tan shares how he feels about China, govt, and superapps | KrASIA

Grab&#8217;s Anthony Tan shares how he feels about China, govt, and superapps

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

E-commerce

HappyFresh

Payments

Tencent

The ride-hailing company now wants to conquer South-East Asia, by creating the region's next superapp.

(Updated) Grab to launch revamped 'superapp', partnering with HappyFresh on groceries delivery | KrASIA

(Updated) Grab to launch revamped &#8216;superapp&#8217;, partnering with HappyFresh on groceries delivery

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

Uber is a mobility platform that connects users to ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services, operating in cities worldwide.

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

Legal

Lion City Rentals

The anti-trust watchdog wants Grab to lift its exclusivity agreements with various partners, or fines will be coming its way

Grab-Uber merger anti-competitive, says S'pore agency to Go-Jek's joy | KrASIA

Grab-Uber merger anti-competitive, says S&#8217;pore agency to Go-Jek&#8217;s joy

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

They can definitely enter successfully. But winning long-term will be much more difficult and expensive.

4 Predictions for Meituan, Ctrip, and Alibaba vs. Didi in China Ride Sharing (Part 2 of 2) | KrASIA

4 Predictions for Meituan, Ctrip, and Alibaba vs. Didi in China Ride Sharing (Part 2 of 2)

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On-demand Services

Online marketplaces changing how we all shop: Stripe Report

Ele.me to boost market share by splurging $440m ahead of rival Meituan’s IPO

Takeout subscription app MealPal launches in Singapore

Rumour: Grab to spin-off GrabPay for independent growth

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab fined in the Philippines; Indonesia overturns ban on Tik Tok

Grab’s Anthony Tan shares how he feels about China, govt, and superapps

(Updated) Grab to launch revamped ‘superapp’, partnering with HappyFresh on groceries delivery

Grab-Uber merger anti-competitive, says S’pore agency to Go-Jek’s joy

4 Predictions for Meituan, Ctrip, and Alibaba vs. Didi in China Ride Sharing (Part 2 of 2)

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Geely brings battery operations under Jiyao Tongxing to streamline and scale

Intel’s new automotive play centers on modular chips, but will carmakers commit?

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