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

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Lumos wants to move data collection out of labs and into factories, homes, and offices to scale embodied intelligence.

This company has built a backpack-style system for robotics data collection

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Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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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.

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.

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

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European transport groups point to their low prices and more advanced EV tech.

EU companies adopt BYD, Yutong buses despite China security fears

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

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What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

Its singular focus on transcription is cited as a key differentiator from office software that treats it as a secondary feature.

iFlytek’s audio transcription tool reaches 100 million users

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

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

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

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

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Smartworks bags USD 12 million, Thailand’s CP Group invests in GoPizza, IPO-bound Ola Electric nets debt funding, and more

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Malaysia

Deals in brief: Deemples bags funding from V Ventures, YesWeHack raises USD 28 million, Innoviti initiates second close of Series E round, and more

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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

Retailers in the territory are struggling with the northbound shift driven by a strong currency.

In reversal, Hong Kong shoppers flock to Shenzhen to bargain hunt

Deals in brief: Seaplane Asia secure funding, generative AI startup Pika raises USD 80 million, CICC Porsche Fund completes initial closing, and more

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Japan

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The East Asian powers aim to "institutionalize" summit meetings after long hiatus.

China, Japan, and South Korea vow to seek progress on FTA

Deals in brief: The Sandbox announces USD 20 million funding, Japan’s Astroscale completes Tokyo IPO, five China deals, and more

Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is a platform that connects users to curated content for fashion, beauty, travel, and more.

Xiaohongshu

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

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The social media and e-commerce platform is merging operations to boost efficiency and expand live streaming initiatives.

Xiaohongshu reshuffles e-commerce departments to prioritize live streaming

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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Philippines

Deals in brief: Clime Capital backs Philippine EV startup Mober, iPiD secures USD 5.3 million, Capital 2B and Betatron co-lead Series A investment in Botsync, and more

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