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Robotics

Beatbot is charging a premium for its pool-cleaning robots, and the hefty price tag isn't deterring buyers.

Can a USD 2,199 pool cleaning robot succeed in the US market? Beatbot is betting on it | KrASIA

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Can a USD 2,199 pool cleaning robot succeed in the US market? Beatbot is betting on it

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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Energy

In the wake of Typhoon Yagi’s impact on southern China’s power grid, attention is turning to the critical role of mobile energy storage solutions.

From disaster relief to household power: EcoFlow’s mobile energy storage gains momentum | KrASIA

From disaster relief to household power: EcoFlow’s mobile energy storage gains momentum

Space industry refers to economic activities related to manufacturing components that go into Earth's orbit or beyond, delivering them to those regions, and related services. 

Space Tech

Beijing eyes reusable rockets as concerns rise over a possible "Great Firewall" in orbit.

China races to outflank Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service | KrASIA

China races to outflank Elon Musk&#8217;s Starlink satellite internet service

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Bringing together the latest business insights and trends of China's tech ecosystem.

China Tech

NetEase, Inc. is a Chinese Internet technology company providing online services centered on content, community, communications and commerce. The company was founded in 1997 by Lebunto. NetEase develops and operates online PC and mobile games, advertising services, email services and e-commerce platforms in China.

NetEase

Tencent Holdings Limited is a Chinese multinational investment holding conglomerate whose subsidiaries specialize in various Internet-related services and products, entertainment, artificial intelligence and technology both in China and globally.

Tencent

The game industry is the economic sector involved in the development, marketing, and monetization of games. It encompasses dozens of job disciplines and its component parts employ thousands of people worldwide.

Gaming

Young Chinese gamers are now limited to 3 hours of weekly playtime.

Young Chinese gamers are now limited to 3 hours of weekly playtime | KrASIA

Young Chinese gamers are now limited to 3 hours of weekly playtime

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Jiaxing Li

Building a coherent narrative of India's rapidly changing tech ecosystem.

India Tech

Ola Cabs, is an Indian origin online transportation network company developed by ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd. As of December 2018, Ola was valued at about $5.7 billion. A variety of venture capitalists including Softbank have large stakes in the company.

Electric Vehicles

Mobility

India

Earlier this month, Ola launched its two-wheeler EV Ola Scooter and ventured into the used car retailing space.

Indian mobility giant Ola eyes IPO by early 2022 | KrASIA

Indian mobility giant Ola eyes IPO by early 2022

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

An on-demand service platform connects waiting-time-sensitive customers with independent service providers.

On-Demand Services

Ride-hailing encompasses a range of companies and services, including traditional taxis and car services. 

Ride-hailing

Chinese ride-hailing platform Caocao Chuxing receives billions of yuan in recent funding round. It is the first 2021 equity deal in China’s ride sector.

Chinese ride-hailing platform Caocao Chuxing receives billions of yuan in recent funding round | KrASIA

Chinese ride-hailing platform Caocao Chuxing receives billions of yuan in recent funding round

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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A peek into the booming tech ecosystem of Southeast Asia.

SEA Tech

Security

Indonesia

Indonesia's electronic Health Alert Card leaks user data due to deficient data privacy protocols, according to researchers of cybersecurity firm vpnMentor.

Indonesia's electronic Health Alert Card leaks user data due to deficient data privacy protocols | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s electronic Health Alert Card leaks user data due to deficient data privacy protocols

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Khamila Mulia

Cryptocurrencies

Thailand

Zipmex seals USD 41 million investment led by Krungsi Finnovate. The firm has processed over USD 4 billion in gross transaction volume since late 2019.

Zipmex seals USD 41 million investment led by Krungsi Finnovate | KrASIA

Zipmex seals USD 41 million investment led by Krungsi Finnovate

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Stephanie Li

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Content

Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. 

Entertainment

Music

With the spread of Internet global accessing (fastest Internet broadband connection TCP with accumulator cables and semi-fast connection), Short Video services have become very popular online. 

Short Video

Video

Here’s how entertainment platforms are responding to China’s curbing of "excessive fan culture." Hits to fandoms will reshape entertainment platforms.

Here’s how entertainment platforms are responding to China’s curbing of ‘excessive fan culture’ | KrASIA

Here’s how entertainment platforms are responding to China’s curbing of ‘excessive fan culture’

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Mengyuan Ge

GrabTaxi Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a transportation network company based in Singapore. In addition to transportation, the company offers food delivery services via mobile app. It operates in the Southeast Asian countries of Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia. 

Grab

Food Delivery

Social Impact

Singapore

PM Lee 'especially concerned' about lack of security for delivery drivers.

Singapore eyes gig worker welfare in wake-up call for ASEAN startups | KrASIA

Singapore eyes gig worker welfare in wake-up call for ASEAN startups

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Health Tech

Malaysia

Philippines

Vietnam

Doctor Anywhere bags USD 65 million in one of Southeast Asia's largest telehealth funding rounds. Its transactions have grown by up to 400% year-on-year.

Doctor Anywhere bags USD 65 million in one of Southeast Asia's largest telehealth funding rounds | KrASIA

Doctor Anywhere bags USD 65 million in one of Southeast Asia&#8217;s largest telehealth funding rounds

Meituan-Dianping is a Chinese group buying website for locally found food delivery services, consumer products and retail services. The company is headquartered in Beijing and was founded in 2010 by Wang Xing. The Meituan.com site offers deals of the day by selling vouchers on local services and entertainment.

Meituan

Meituan's delivery riders enjoy added protections while the platform relaxes its brutally efficient order dispatching and route navigation algorithms.

Meituan improves conditions for delivery riders as Q2 revenue impresses | KrASIA

Meituan improves conditions for delivery riders as Q2 revenue impresses

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