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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

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

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

The move aims to stabilize investor sentiment amid a broader correction in China’s collectibles market.

Pop Mart launches share buyback as Labubu craze fades

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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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Photo of the upcoming recording device developed by Lark in partnership with Anker Innovations.

Anker

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

Lark, a workplace collaboration platform by ByteDance, integrates messaging, video conferencing, document sharing, and productivity tools.

Lark

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

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

Hardware

The platform is testing a bean-shaped device that uses Doubao to capture meetings, generate real-time summaries, and support enterprise workflows.

Lark steps into hardware, developing an AI-powered recorder with Anker

AI Infrastructure

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

A Bernstein report predicts Nvidia’s market share will fall to 8% in 2026 as Chinese tech continues to make strides.

Moore Threads and peers bring China AI chip independence closer

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

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Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

Mobility

Indonesia

New service offers combination of ride-hailing, train trips in superapp.

Indonesia's Gojek teams up with commuter railway to battle Grab

Indonesia&#8217;s Gojek teams up with commuter railway to battle Grab

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: EdgeCortix, Rainforest, and Roopya secure funding, Alphabet considering additional investment in OpenAI's rival, and more

Deals in brief: EdgeCortix, Rainforest, and Roopya secure funding, Alphabet considering additional investment in OpenAI&#8217;s rival, and more

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Deals in brief: MADCash bags MYR 5 million, Visa jumps on generative AI bandwagon, Bain Capital leads investment in Vietnam’s Masan Group, and more

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

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The government of Sabah is hoping to obtain statewide sustainability certification of its palm oil operations, but the process can be daunting for smallholders.

Malaysia’s Sabah encouraged by group certification for palm oil sustainability

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

Agriculture

The company intends to prioritize solutions and practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions within its supply chain and operations.

Nestle is building a carbon-neutral ranch in Harbin for dairy and agriculture

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Stripes of energy-efficient perovskite inkjet printing aid in preserving transparency.

Panasonic taps ultrathin solar cell layer for power-generating windows

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

Gobi Partners

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

Deals in brief: Gobi Partners backs BoomGrow, ADB unlocks USD 100 billion capacity, InterContinental Energy secures equity investment, and more

Being carbon-neutral has become so essential that even mooncakes are not spared amidst this year's Mid-Autumn Festival.

Carbon-neutral mooncakes in the limelight for this year’s Mid-Autumn festivities

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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Six out of the nine quantified boundaries assessed in the updated framework for our planet’s habitability have reportedly been breached.