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

ByteDance

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

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

Coze combines workflow logic, collaborative planning, and proprietary data access to reimagine what AI agents can do.

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta | KrASIA

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ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Kajima, a Japanese construction and engineering leader, delivers large infrastructure projects, sustainable building designs, and architectural solutions.

Kajima

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

Sustainability

Singapore

The program will offer startups access to testbeds, funding, and a path to commercialization through real-world trials and regulatory integration.

Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector | KrASIA

Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector

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KrASIA Writers

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

Didi

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Mobility

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

Transportation

Billed as ready for mass production, the autonomous EV may set a new precedent.

GAC Aion and Didi unveil Level 4 robotaxi at Auto Shanghai | KrASIA

GAC Aion and Didi unveil Level 4 robotaxi at Auto Shanghai

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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Didi users in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong will be able to tap into their Didi app for taxi-hailing in the city.

Didi Rolls Out Taxi-Hailing in Hong Kong, Building up Global Expansion Momentum | KrASIA

Didi Rolls Out Taxi-Hailing in Hong Kong, Building up Global Expansion Momentum

I'm Xiaochun with 36Kr Global [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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The combination of ride-hailing and self-service snack bars is an attempt to tap into the new retail market.

Deals | Didi & Ofo Investors Bet on In-Car Vendor Mobile Go, Fusing Ride Sharing with Self-Service Snack Bars | KrASIA

Deals | Didi &#038; Ofo Investors Bet on In-Car Vendor Mobile Go, Fusing Ride Sharing with Self-Service Snack Bars

“I have never dwelled much on what we should call these emerging businesses. In fact, I don’t think it matters.” China's unicorn hunter points out 3 common characteristics that successful companies share.

The Investor Behind Didi & Ofo: This Is How I View The Sharing Economy (Part 2) | KrASIA

The Investor Behind Didi &#038; Ofo: This Is How I View The Sharing Economy (Part 2)

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The Investor Behind Didi & Ofo: This Is How I View The Sharing Economy (Part 1) | KrASIA

The Investor Behind Didi &#038; Ofo: This Is How I View The Sharing Economy (Part 1)

Plus, Ola teamed up with ICICI Bank. Myanmar’s digital consulting startup Nexlabs raised a six-digit equity investment led by Singapore-based VC firm VIMIC.

Kr-Asia Daily: Didi Is Set to Launch Bike-Sharing Platform | KrASIA

Kr-Asia Daily: Didi Is Set to Launch Bike-Sharing Platform

Instead of acquiring the beleaguered bike-sharing startup Bluegogo, Didi announced it's simply hosting Bluegogo's operation.

Didi Rolls Out Deposit Free Bike-Sharing Service, Escalating The Already Fierce Competition | KrASIA

Didi Rolls Out Deposit Free Bike-Sharing Service, Escalating The Already Fierce Competition

Highlights from the past week, as well as something cool for the weekend.

KrASIA Weekly Roundup | KrASIA

KrASIA Weekly Roundup

Didi's strategy for globalization is backed by its $12 billion cash reserves.

Analysis: By Acquiring Brazilian 99, Didi Sets a Foothold in Latin America, Where Escalated War Between Uber and Didi Is Expected | KrASIA

Analysis: By Acquiring Brazilian 99, Didi Sets a Foothold in Latin America, Where Escalated War Between Uber and Didi Is Expected

Plus, South Korean ride-sharing startup SoCar, is set to launch its service in Malaysia. Spotify reported having filed IPO documents with the SEC.

Didi

Didi Rolls Out Taxi-Hailing in Hong Kong, Building up Global Expansion Momentum

Deals | Didi & Ofo Investors Bet on In-Car Vendor Mobile Go, Fusing Ride Sharing with Self-Service Snack Bars

The Investor Behind Didi & Ofo: This Is How I View The Sharing Economy (Part 2)

The Investor Behind Didi & Ofo: This Is How I View The Sharing Economy (Part 1)