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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

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

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

And Doubao is just one facet of ByteDance’s wider AI strategy.

Doubao hits 100 million DAUs as ByteDance extends its AI lead

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

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

Energy

The former Huawei regional head joins as second-in-command to CEO Wang Lei.

EcoFlow hires Huawei veteran Peter Tong ahead of US IPO push

Photo of XLaserLab’s E3 laser engraving machine.

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

Consumer Economy

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

X Photonics has entered the consumer market with XLaserLab, whose laser welders and engravers are now leading crowdfunding charts.

After reaching B2B limits, X Photonics turns to Kickstarter to launch consumer laser engravers

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

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What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

Packed with over 100 AI functions and starting at RMB 1,599, the Meizu Lucky 08 is DreamSmart’s push to make AI technology accessible to a broader audience.

Meizu Lucky 08 brings AI-powered features to affordable smartphones

TCL, now the leader in display panels, is doubling down on acquisitions and expansion to lock in its dominance.

TCL tightens its grip on the display market with bold investments

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.

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

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

Deals in brief: India’s Whatfix raises Series E funding, Supabase bags USD 80 million, Sleek secures debt financing to fuel growth, and more

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

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Japan

Synthetic crystal can handle 50,000 times as much electricity as silicon devices.

Japan R&D brings powerful diamond semiconductors closer to reality

Japan R&#038;D brings powerful diamond semiconductors closer to reality

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Photo of Nio CEO William Li revealing the Onvo L60 electric vehicle at its unveiling event in May 2024.

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

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

Nio’s sub-brand Onvo is entering the market with a battery-as-a-service model to lower upfront costs for its SUV buyers.

Can Nio’s Onvo L60 shake up the SUV market with its battery-leasing model?

Miniso sells low-cost lifestyle goods, home essentials, and personal care items, making everyday products accessible to broader markets.

Miniso

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Deals in brief: Miniso purchases 29.4% stake in Yonghui Superstores, Blackpanda secures Series A funding, Masdar to acquire Saeta Yield, and more

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

Retail

Miniso is buying a 29.4% stake in Yonghui Superstores, becoming the largest shareholder without securing control of the board.

Miniso bets big on retail with major stake in Yonghui Superstores

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

With domestic consumption slumping, Haier’s bold international moves—especially its deepening footprint in Africa—have driven profit growth and outpaced rivals.

Haier’s African gamble pays off as profits surge in a tough 2024

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

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Xiaomi has revamped its automotive strategy, restructuring its smart driving division to focus on end-to-end solutions.