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

Deep Tech

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

Semiconductors

The two companies unveiled processors designed to boost real-time performance, enhance safety, and power more centralized automotive systems.

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

Hardware

Once reliant on the US, Chinese brands are pivoting to new markets to blunt the impact of trade tensions.

US tariffs push Chinese hardware startups to redraw global roadmaps | KrASIA

US tariffs push Chinese hardware startups to redraw global roadmaps

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

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

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

Consumer Services

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

On-demand Services

Indonesia

The Indonesian firm booked its first quarterly profit since restructuring began.

Bukalapak returns to profit in Q1 after shedding physical sales | KrASIA

Bukalapak returns to profit in Q1 after shedding physical sales

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

Didi

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

Transportation

Didi is building on its recent partnerships to show its ambitions in the market.

After linking with China's two major grid operators, Didi is now allying with BP to build EV charging facilities | KrASIA

After linking with China&#8217;s two major grid operators, Didi is now allying with BP to build EV charging facilities

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What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

It apparently doesn't even own an operating license in the city.

Didi found repeatedly violating rules in Shanghai despite promising to focus on safety | KrASIA

Didi found repeatedly violating rules in Shanghai despite promising to focus on safety

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

East Asia

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

Toyota to invest USD 600 million in Didi Chuxing and their Japanese JV | KrASIA

Toyota to invest USD 600 million in Didi Chuxing and their Japanese JV

China's clear market leader in ride-hailing faces new competition on the road.

Ride-hailing app T3, a Didi-challenger backed by Alibaba, Tencent, Suning, and three Chinese automakers, goes live | KrASIA

Ride-hailing app T3, a Didi-challenger backed by Alibaba, Tencent, Suning, and three Chinese automakers, goes live

China's largest ride-hailing platform is about to bookend Asia.

Didi plans Middle East and North Africa expansion by teaming up with Symphony Investment | KrASIA

Didi plans Middle East and North Africa expansion by teaming up with Symphony Investment

The company still has designs for the future of personal transportation in China.

Down but not out, Didi seeks USD 2 billion in new funding | KrASIA

Down but not out, Didi seeks USD 2 billion in new funding

Demand still exceeds supply in China's ride-hailing sector.

Didi adds FAW and Dongfeng Motor's ride-hailing services to its platform | KrASIA

Didi adds FAW and Dongfeng Motor&#8217;s ride-hailing services to its platform

Establishing EV infrastructure used to be mostly a private endeavour but provincial governments are stepping up.

China's Hainan province collaborates with Didi and power grid provider to phase out fossil fuel vehicles | KrASIA

China&#8217;s Hainan province collaborates with Didi and power grid provider to phase out fossil fuel vehicles

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Didi

After linking with China’s two major grid operators, Didi is now allying with BP to build EV charging facilities

Didi found repeatedly violating rules in Shanghai despite promising to focus on safety

Toyota to invest USD 600 million in Didi Chuxing and their Japanese JV

Ride-hailing app T3, a Didi-challenger backed by Alibaba, Tencent, Suning, and three Chinese automakers, goes live

Didi plans Middle East and North Africa expansion by teaming up with Symphony Investment

Down but not out, Didi seeks USD 2 billion in new funding

Didi adds FAW and Dongfeng Motor’s ride-hailing services to its platform

China’s Hainan province collaborates with Didi and power grid provider to phase out fossil fuel vehicles

Didi to spend nearly USD 300 million on safety, revealing 20% rides have been videoed

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