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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.

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

China

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

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

Creative

What defines fully immersive realms? Uncover virtual environments, user-generated content, and monetization models shaping the metaverse.

Metaverse

Digital avatars stole the show at the 19th Asian Games recently held in Hangzhou, China, sparking a new wave of interest and innovation.

Digital torchbearers reignite interest in virtual avatars at the Asian Games in Hangzhou

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KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Investment

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

Venture Capital

India

Indonesia

South Korea

Southeast Asia

Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: East Ventures and SV Investment start new fund, Good Doctor secures USD 10 million, Sam Altman backs Induced AI, five China deals, and more

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Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

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

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

Chinese companies like Nio and Huawei want smartphones to double up as car keys. Will vehicle owners buy in?

Nio, Huawei, among multiple firms pushing to make digital car keys the next automotive frontier

Oceania

Thailand

Deals in brief: Alami Group secures growth funds, CMCC Global launches Titan Fund, Mensa Brands raises USD 40 million, and more

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

East Asia

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

SAIC Motor, a Chinese automaker, manufactures passenger and commercial vehicles through various brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor

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

Batteries

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

Electric Vehicles

Although still in development, initial tests indicate that the solid-state battery can achieve a maximum range of 1,083 kilometers, one of the highest in its category.

SAIC Motor and Qingtao Energy Development unveil first-generation solid-state battery with high maximum range

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

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

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

Logistics

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

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Singapore

Vietnam

Shopee risks going back to its old ways as new competitors besiege the Southeast Asian e-commerce market.

Shopee braces for e-commerce battle in Southeast Asia as competitors close in

How does technology feed the planet? Explore precision farming, digital supply chains, and sustainability efforts shaping modern agriculture.

Agriculture

The company intends to prioritize solutions and practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions within its supply chain and operations.

Nestle is building a carbon-neutral ranch in Harbin for dairy and agriculture

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Transportation

Some argue that Nio is treading a financial tightrope to chase its long-term vision. But the company's CEO, William Li, remains resolute about its future prospects.

Nio's William Li on the company's R&D progress and business boundaries

Nio&#8217;s William Li on the company&#8217;s R&#038;D progress and business boundaries

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

Gobi Partners

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

Malaysia

Deals in brief: Gobi Partners backs BoomGrow, ADB unlocks USD 100 billion capacity, InterContinental Energy secures equity investment, and more

What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

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

Deep Tech

The Silicon Valley entrepreneur has turned his body into a living experiment in a bid to reframe longevity as a solvable problem.

Bryan Johnson: The man trying to engineer longevity into the human condition

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

Artificial Intelligence

With chip access in flux and scrutiny mounting, Manus has left China for Singapore, betting that neutrality offers a safer path forward.

Has China become too risky a home for AI startups? Manus thinks so

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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

On-demand Services

A single Saturday saw Taobao Shangou, Meituan, and JD.com log a combined 200 million orders, testing subsidy strength, logistics, and supply chains in real time.

Meituan scrambles on “Super Saturday” as Taobao Shangou tops 80 million daily orders

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