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Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more

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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

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

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

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

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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The biggest investments in China of the decade

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Tencent

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

Electric Vehicles

Visual Stories

The paradox of big guys getting big cheques hands-down while financing in general is getting harder to come by in China.

TECH PANO | Ten prime years of primary market investment in China | KrASIA

TECH PANO | Ten prime years of primary market investment in China

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Julianna Wu

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.

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Ride-hailing

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

Transportation

Robotaxis are already available in public streets, but limitations are there.

Dreaming of a driverless future, but for now, humans are still in the driver's seat | KrASIA

Dreaming of a driverless future, but for now, humans are still in the driver&#8217;s seat

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Fintech

Bank of Shanghai hopes to integrate its financial technology and innovation capability into the diversified service scenarios on DiDi’s platform.

DiDi partners with Bank of Shanghai to expand its financial services | KrASIA

DiDi partners with Bank of Shanghai to expand its financial services

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Gozde Celik

The startup intends to launch its robotaxi service in Shenzhen, Wuhan, and Wuhu in the near future.

Alibaba-backed AutoX launches driverless robotaxi services to the public | KrASIA

Alibaba-backed AutoX launches driverless robotaxi services to the public

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Bike Sharing

bike-sharing in China

E-bike sharing platforms might be China's next investment craze, but regulators remain wary in the aftermath of the bike-sharing fad.

Forget bike-sharing, e-bikes to become the next trend in China's sharing economy | KrASIA

Forget bike-sharing, e-bikes to become the next trend in China&#8217;s sharing economy

Senior vice president Stephen Zhu Jingshi will take over Qiu’s role at Didi.

CHINA BRIEF | Didi's global COO Tony Qiu quits job to join Kuaishou | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Didi&#8217;s global COO Tony Qiu quits job to join Kuaishou

According to reports on Tuesday, Didi is postponing Hong Kong listing plans, with VP Li Min saying IPO is not a priority.

Ridesharing giant Didi revamps app amid Hong Kong IPO speculation | KrASIA

Ridesharing giant Didi revamps app amid Hong Kong IPO speculation

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

A study shows that 93% of all rideshare users in Australia choose Uber while 14% use Didi.

CHINA BRIEF | Didi to launch in 20 Australian cities, competing with Uber and Ola | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Didi to launch in 20 Australian cities, competing with Uber and Ola

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

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

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

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

Food Delivery

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

Logistics

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

On-demand Services

The freelancing platform, which counts Meituan and Ele.me among its clients, saw its stock surge 102.6% on the first trading day.

Didi

TECH PANO | Ten prime years of primary market investment in China

Dreaming of a driverless future, but for now, humans are still in the driver’s seat

DiDi partners with Bank of Shanghai to expand its financial services

Alibaba-backed AutoX launches driverless robotaxi services to the public

Forget bike-sharing, e-bikes to become the next trend in China’s sharing economy

CHINA BRIEF | Didi’s global COO Tony Qiu quits job to join Kuaishou

Ridesharing giant Didi revamps app amid Hong Kong IPO speculation

CHINA BRIEF | Didi to launch in 20 Australian cities, competing with Uber and Ola

Chinese staffing solutions provider Quhuo debuts on Nasdaq

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