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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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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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GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

The new Rayong plant begins with an annual capacity of 50,000 units, with plans to double output as the Chinese EV maker expands in Southeast Asia.

GAC Aion opens new factory in Thailand, eyes overseas growth

A routine software update by CrowdStrike caused a global IT crisis but spared China due to its "splinternet" policy.

China escapes largely unscathed amid CrowdStrike IT outage

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

Investment

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

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

Deals in brief: Duke-NUS Medical School launches Live Ventures, Zyp secures pre-Series A funding, Glance in talks to raise USD 250 million, and more

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Chagee

The Chinese tea chain has reportedly recruited Li Tao, vice president of Starbucks China, to support its aggressive expansion strategy.

Chagee aims to outpace Starbucks in China with new executive hire

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

Grab

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

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

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

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

Ride-hailing

Indonesia

Thailand

The acquisition of Chope will add to Grab’s already extensive list of services offered on its superapp.

Grab acquires Chope’s Southeast Asian businesses

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

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

Gaming

With 105 new titles approved in July, China’s gaming industry continues its positive trend for 2024, bolstering market confidence and growth.

China’s gaming industry sees steady recovery with July title approvals

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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AI Infrastructure

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

Semiconductors

Chinese chipmakers are currently divided between building massive computing clusters, or expanding the sales of inference chips.

China’s chipmakers see bifurcation amid rapid AI advancements

India

Japan

Deals in brief: Thai startup Papaya raises equity financing, Elev8.vc and Seeds Capital invest in BluMaiden, Chitose Bio Evolution secures JPY 1 billion, and more