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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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 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

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

Transportation

Discounts of up to 34% add to pressure that could squeeze out weaker players.

BYD price bombshell raises specter of wider China EV consolidation

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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

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

Deep Tech

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

The startup is building bots that prioritize emotional presence over technical perfection, hoping that’s what wins over families.

Joyin races to rewire homes with emotionally aware robots

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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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Energy

The Chinese firm hopes its “cold core” architecture will reshape expectations for the 4680 form factor.

Can cylindrical EV batteries make a comeback? Talent New Energy thinks so

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

Fintech | KrASIA

Singapore

Industry leaders share insights at the Endowus WealthTech Conference. The fintech startup announced the release of its WealthTech Report.

Industry leaders share insights at the Endowus WealthTech Conference

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KrASIA Writers

Southeast Asia

Ant Group's ASEAN expansion comes at right time: regional head. Alibaba fintech affiliate bets on global markets to counter restrictions at home.

Ant Group's ASEAN expansion comes at right time: regional head

Ant Group&#8217;s ASEAN expansion comes at right time: regional head

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

Virtual lender GXS launches with 'earn interest daily' perk to lure consumers.

Grab-Singtel beats Sea to the punch with Singapore digital bank

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

The USD 500 million deal was soured by regulatory woes and the market crash.

SCB calls off plan to acquire Thai crypto exchange Bitkub

Philippines

Q&amp;A

Fintech and financial inclusion: Q&A with Nel Laygo, CEO and founder of Peddlr. Peddlr’s digital solutions help micro and small businesses manage inventory and bookkeeping.

Fintech and financial inclusion: Q&A with Nel Laygo, CEO and founder of Peddlr

Fintech and financial inclusion: Q&#038;A with Nel Laygo, CEO and founder of Peddlr

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Edmund Wee

Stripe CEO: U.S. tech companies 'underestimate' Asia's potential. Despite fintech downturn, payment giant doubles down on overseas business.

Stripe CEO: US tech companies 'underestimate' Asia's potential

Stripe CEO: US tech companies &#8216;underestimate&#8217; Asia&#8217;s potential

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

Newsletters

The Uptake | Curb Your Enthusiasm. Digital money is reshaping the global economy.

The Uptake | Curb Your Enthusiasm

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The Uptake

Deep Dive | China’s growing e-CNY industry is reshaping the future of digital payments. The digital yuan, or e-CNY, is set to change the financial landscape with potential applications for not just B2C, but also B2B and B2G scenarios.

Deep Dive | China’s growing e-CNY industry is reshaping the future of digital payments

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

China struggles to launch digital yuan after 8 years of trials. Alipay, WeChat Pay mobile payments dull appeal of central bank's efforts.