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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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Chinese share in global stock offering, 2020: 37%

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

China

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

The USD 129 billion raised in 2020 mark a historical high for Chinese companies.

KEY STAT | Chinese companies raised record-breaking amount of money in global IPOs

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Julianna Wu

Mastercard facilitates secure electronic payments, credit cards, and financial transactions across international markets.

Mastercard

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

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Rama Sridhar discusses financial inclusion, collaboration across the digital payment infrastructure, and her hopes for the future.

[Tuning In] Rama Sridhar from Mastercard on promoting financial inclusion and women in leadership

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Sara Mandagie

What extends a car’s lifecycle beyond the showroom? Investigate spare parts, performance upgrades, and services fueling the secondary automotive market.

Automotive Aftermarket

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

Mobility

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

On-demand Services

The platform matches car owners with recommended automobile repair shops at standardized prices.

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Otoklix connects you with the right &#8216;doctor&#8217; for your car: Startup Stories

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Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

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

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

Smartphones

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Robust orders come as smartphone industry faces severe parts shortages.

Apple plans 30% boost in iPhone production for first half of 2021

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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

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

WM Motor creates user-centric electric cars and integrates connectivity, smart interfaces, and eco-friendly powertrains.

WM Motor

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng

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

Electric Vehicles

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

Transportation

The share of new energy vehicles in China is predicted to rise to 20% of overall new car sales by 2025.

Baidu considers entry into electric vehicle production: Report

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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India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

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

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

Batteries

In May, Ola Electric acquired Amsterdam-based electric two-wheeler OEM Etergo BV to make an entry into this market.

Ola invests USD 326 million to set up world's largest EV manufacturing facility

Ola invests USD 326 million to set up world&#8217;s largest EV manufacturing facility

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

How does technology feed the planet? Explore precision farming, digital supply chains, and sustainability efforts shaping modern agriculture.

Agriculture

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

Agritech startups in India bagged USD 532 million as of April 2020.

Indian agritech startup Arya raises USD 21 million

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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

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

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

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

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

Consumer Economy

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

Chinese tech firms JD.com, Meituan, and Didi have also been trying to persuade their users to ditch WeChat Pay and Alipay.

Pinduoduo unveils payment service Duoduo Pay for its 731 million users

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How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

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Vetreska intends to open additional cat cafes in five different Chinese cities in 2021.

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