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Deals in brief: Tabby attains unicorn status, Funding Societies secures USD 7.5 million in debt funding, SPH Media acquires Tech in Asia, and more

The inaugural Dubai Business Forum will delve into the future of global trade and investment, building upon the approval of the ambitious Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).

Dubai Business Forum to shed light on the UAE's bold economic vision

Dubai Business Forum to shed light on the UAE&#8217;s bold economic vision

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

Deep Tech

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

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

Logistics

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Deep Robotics took center stage at GITEX Global 2023 with the introduction of its X30 quadruped robot, poised to fulfill diverse industrial needs with its robust capabilities.

Deep Robotics unveils new X30 quadruped robot at GITEX Global 2023

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Pony.ai develops self-driving technologies for cars and trucks, collaborating with automakers to bring safer, fully autonomous mobility to public roads and fleet services worldwide.

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

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

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

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Investors from the Middle East are doubling down on Chinese companies, especially those focused on autonomous driving solutions and new energy vehicles.

Pony.ai secures USD 100 million from Saudi Arabia amidst rising Middle Eastern interest

Renault-backed BeyonCa isn't the first Chinese automotive company to explore the Middle Eastern market, and it's unlikely to be the last.

BeyonCa becomes next Chinese new energy vehicle brand to snag Middle East partnership

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

Artificial Intelligence

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

GITEX Global 2023 has brought together the brightest minds in tech and innovation to explore crucial topics including AI, mobility, smart cities, and beyond.

GITEX Global 2023: Spotlighting the growing significance of technology and innovation

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

VinFast, a Vietnamese EV manufacturer, crafts electric cars and scooters, leading Southeast Asia’s shift toward sustainable mobility.

VinFast

Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, spans industries like real estate, automotive, healthcare, and technology.

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Deals in brief: VinFast merges with Vingroup’s energy arm, SEEDS Capital adds three portfolio companies, multiple China and India deals, and more

Middle Eastern investors, particularly from the UAE, are pivoting toward the Chinese market for diversification, reshaping global investment dynamics.

Desert princes sweep Chinese unicorns as part of active investments into China

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

Consumer Economy

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

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Some cities have suspended programs earlier than expected.

China races to calm worries over end to USD 42 billion consumer subsidies

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

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

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

East Asia

Its new search interface is part chatbot, part creative tool, and part concierge, but whether users will embrace it at scale remains an open question.

Baidu reimagines search as the race to build the first AI superapp continues

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

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The Hong Kong-listed firm is advancing its pipeline using an mRNA system it says can compete with the industry’s best.

Everest Medicines targets global expansion with proprietary, AI-driven mRNA platform

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