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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

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

Semiconductors

China

The DRAM maker plans to list on Shanghai’s Star Market, supporting Beijing’s push to localize chip production.

China chipmaker CXMT logs 1,688% profit surge amid global memory crunch

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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

Leapmotor

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

Europe

Drivers of the T03 model won't need to pay deposits, thanks to subsidies.

China's Leapmotor woos Germans with USD 57 monthly EV lease

China&#8217;s Leapmotor woos Germans with USD 57 monthly EV lease

Photo of Liu Liguo, head of vehicle electric R&D at Li Auto.

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

The new flagship SUV highlights Li Auto’s latest chassis technologies.

Li Auto uses the Li L9 Livis to make its case as a technology company

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

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

Ant Group

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

Fintech

eMonkey is one of the 32 e-wallets that have received licenses from the State Bank of Vietnam.

Ant Financial has reportedly acquired a stake in Vietnamese e-wallet eMonkey

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Thu Huong Le

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

JD.com

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

The platform promises grocery deliveries within one hour.

JD.com and Walmart-backed O2O retail platform JD Daojia speeds up expansion in China

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Song Jingli

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

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

Artificial Intelligence

The mass production will start in early 2020.

Baidu and Samsung join hands to kick off mass production of AI chip Baidu Kunlun

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Sun Henan

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

Alibaba and its financial arm Ant Financial typically restructure on an annual basis as the companies adjust their strategies.

Alibaba announces management reshuffle while Ant Financial names Simon Hu as new CEO

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SCMP

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Grab said its fares are compliant with regulations in the Philippines but respects the decision.

Grab hit with new fine in the Philippines for overcharging customers

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

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

Gaming

The gaming giant latest step to meet the Chinese government regulations over gaming addiction.

Tencent will take down 32 of its games for failing its own "Healthy Gameplay System"

Tencent will take down 32 of its games for failing its own &#8220;Healthy Gameplay System&#8221;

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Julianna Wu

Oyo Hotels and Homes is likely to start 2020 at a low note.

SoftBank-backed hospitality giant Oyo may sack employees to cut costs

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

By the end of 2020, China's paid knowledge market is expected to reach USD 3.2 billion.

Baidu’s video streaming service iQiyi announces major support to educational short-video creators

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 transaction figures increased by 32% compared to the same period last year.

Indonesia recorded USD 651.2 million transaction value on 12.12 shopping festival

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