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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

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

Xpeng Motors

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

The automaker plans to launch seven new models and accelerate deployment of its Turing chip this year.

Xpeng targets 600,000 deliveries in 2026 as it expands hybrid and AI-driven lineup

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Homegrown players join Pernod Ricard and Diageo as sales surge, with export potential still unclear.

In China's whisky boom, local distillers take aim at big shots

In China&#8217;s whisky boom, local distillers take aim at big shots

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iFlytek drives voice recognition and natural language processing AI, enhancing smart assistants, language learning, and enterprise solutions.

iFlytek

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

The framework outlines a B2A2C model in which brands reach consumers through agent-based AI systems.

iFlytek’s SuperAgent aims to make AI the new marketing infrastructure

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

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Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

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

E-commerce

There is a need for today's technology companies to embark on a path to sustainability, to remain efficient, and cover their costs.

Are tech companies getting ahead of themselves?

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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

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

Ride-hailing

Didi never expected to go through tough times before two young women were killed by Hitch drivers in three months.

Can Didi return to its glory days after the relaunch of its carpooling service?

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Sun Henan

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

Pinduoduo

The company now takes user engagement as the top priority over monetization, but difficulties remain ahead.

Five key challenges for China's Pinduoduo to gain a firm foothold in e-commerce sector

Five key challenges for China&#8217;s Pinduoduo to gain a firm foothold in e-commerce sector

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Song Jingli

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

Netflix streams films, TV series, and documentaries, revolutionizing how audiences consume on-demand entertainment worldwide.

Netflix

Snapdeal connects Indian consumers to online deals, everyday products, and localized marketplaces through its e-commerce site.

Snapdeal

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

After almost a decade of operations almost all major companies in every sector are still in growth mode.

Profitability still out of reach for internet consumer companies

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Ant Group

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

Swiggy

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

Food Delivery

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

Food Tech

All food-delivery companies are finding delivery-only kitchen models lucrative.

Can cloud kitchens be the saving grace for Indian food-tech firms?

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

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

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Short Video

ByteDance comes in second behind Alibaba but ahead of Baidu in China’s digital media spending market by revenue.

TikTok owner ByteDance becomes second-largest digital ad player in China behind only Alibaba

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

Apple

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

Google

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

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

Users have concerns about giving tech companies their financial data, whether it’s Google, Apple, and Facebook in the US, or Alibaba and Tencent in China.

Tech companies vying to be the next banks are facing trust issues

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

JD.com

Tech companies are laying the groundwork to serve the silver generation for years to come.

Chinese tech firms look to senior “digital refugees” for new growth in a rapidly aging nation

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Luna Lin

Reasonable regulations can also protect vulnerable consumers and unlock potential for a promising sector.

P2P regulations critical for Vietnam to avoid fallout from Chinese crackdown

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