While makers of robots that work on the land are gaining favour, companies that produce robots that work in water are also being watched.
China has prioritised the development of semiconductor technology to cut its reliance on foreign imports, leading to a wave of local microchip start-ups
Some of this year’s proposals could be picked up by China’s top leaders and implemented in the country’s next development plans.
Chinese dating apps serve a diverse market of 622 million users across a whole spectrum of categories, with the market value set to reach US$290 million in 2024
Indonesia-based ride-hailing firm Gojek says the Gojek Partner Support Fund (GPSF) will support drivers, merchants, and other partners whose income has been affected by the economic slowdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus tracker apps, free online doctor consultations, and AI-powered queries are among a spate of new platforms and services available.
As Wuhan city goes into lockdown, short-video apps like Douyin and Kuaishou have become important channels for outsiders to know what’s happening on the ground.
Xiaomi’s new 5G data packages in China are priced as low as 49 yuan (US$7) per month, less than half the price of the cheapest 5G package from China Unicom.
Although more than 300 million Chinese paid for video streaming services in 2018, it remains unclear if Chinese streaming services will be able to hit profitability soon.
Chinese video apps Bilibili, Kuaishou, and Douyin are on their way to reshape China’s online education scene, embracing the sector to further drive revenues and diversify their income streams.
Despite some social stigma about being a gamer, young people in Vietnam who see gaming as more than just a hobby are turning their participation into careers as casters, e-sports players, or developers.
In seven pilot provinces and cities, the National Healthcare Security Administration is issuing electronic certificates that can be used as digital version of social security card
Chinese equipment manufacturer Xiaomi, with 26 per cent market share, maintained its lead over Samsung.
Data disclosed by both companies have shown that Pinduoduo is now China’s second-largest e-commerce platform by annual active users.
Guizhou, one of the poorest provinces in China, is morphing into a big data hub for major hi-tech companies.
Skyroam, with offices in San Francisco and Shenzhen, plans to use the funds for initiatives in the smartphone and Internet of Things sectors.
Singapore-based Grab plans to operate more than 50 GrabKitchens in five markets across Southeast Asia by the end of this year.
Fang’s departure from Yirendai comes at a time when China has upped regulation of the peer-to-peer lending sector.
Didi’s early success has been helped by its efforts to localise and add app features
For many users in China, once the novelty wears off, the smart speaker might become just a regular speaker
The two new apps are expected to enrich ByteDance’s online marketing solutions.
The acquisition is expected to help iCar Asia double revenue from its operations in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
The e-commerce unicorn is expected to help drive Bridestory’s expansion in the country’s vast weddings industry, which is estimated to be worth about US$7 billion in annual consumer spending.
GalaxySpace said it will use the fresh funds to commercialise its technologies, while also focusing on research and development of broadband satellites.
Indonesia is also working with Gojek and Grab to accelerate a safe and integrated transport system through a smart mobility program.
Short video platforms in China have been leveraging live-streaming as a way to boost e-commerce capabilities
The new Fenfu tool will allow users who cannot get a credit card from a bank to have a virtual one via WeChat.
Singapore-based Grab aims to be the No 1 food delivery service in Southeast Asia’s most populous country this third quarter, overtaking rival Gojek.
Gojek added mobile gaming to its burgeoning ecosystem of on-demand services with an eye on Indonesia’s fast-growing gamers
The new Swiggy Go courier service will deliver small packages of nearly anything, including laundry, lunchboxes and documents.
