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

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

Lending

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AI can be used to broaden credit access and rebuild trust in digital lending, he said.

Can AI make credit access more equitable? FinVolution’s Lei Chen thinks so

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T. K. Lin

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

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

The veteran marketer’s exit comes as Mihoyo shifts Genshin Impact’s focus toward long-term growth.

Mihoyo loses key Genshin Impact figure as Xie Qiliang steps down

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 entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Southeast Asia

Thailand

The family entertainment operator is opening its first overseas location at Siam Paragon.

China’s Meland to make global debut with Bangkok family park

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

Insights | KrASIA

Singapore firm Reality Detector uncovers deception cues

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

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

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Reality Detector uses a cocktail of behavioral science principles and deep learning tools to 'reveal incongruent words and actions.'

Lie to me: This Singaporean startup is rethinking lie detectors

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Lin Lingyi

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

Igloohome created a unique smart lock system that allows home owners to grant access to visitors remotely via a mobile app.

No keys, no problem for these Singaporean entrepreneurs

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Vulcan Post

BigBasket delivers groceries online, supplying fresh produce, household essentials, and personal care items to Indian customers.

BigBasket

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

India

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

Mobility

A slew of consumer-facing startups are tinkering with subscription-based revenue model in addition to their current model.

Indian consumer tech startups search for a sustainable revenue model

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

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

Hardware

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

Telecommunications

VP says smartphone maker aims to be a top player after Deutsche Telekom deal.

China's Oppo makes play for European growth as Huawei slips

China&#8217;s Oppo makes play for European growth as Huawei slips

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eFishery keeps fish farms fresh and thriving

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

Agriculture

eFishery's services include smart feeding devices, marketplaces, and financing.

From fish feed to financing, eFishery builds services for Indonesia's fish farmers: Startup Stories

From fish feed to financing, eFishery builds services for Indonesia&#8217;s fish farmers: Startup Stories

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Khamila Mulia

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

12 Singaporean startups are getting ready for their next step into Vietnam.

A new adventure begins for Singaporean startups in Vietnam

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Taro Ishida

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

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

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

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

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

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

The rivaling pair is facing new competitors.

Huya-Douyu merger creates a livestreaming behemoth under the control of Tencent

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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The country's agritech startups share a vision—turning data from the fields into insights for better crop yields.

A data-led agritech revolution is transforming the lives of Myanmar's farmers

A data-led agritech revolution is transforming the lives of Myanmar&#8217;s farmers

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Stephanie Li

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

Paytm

Google has postponed implementation of 30% commission to April 2022.