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

ByteDance

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

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

Artificial intelligence

Washington calls DeepSeek a national security threat, but Donald Trump disagrees.

Is DeepSeek next in line for a TikTok-like US ban? | KrASIA

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Is DeepSeek next in line for a TikTok-like US ban?

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

KrASIA

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

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Nikkei Asia

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

Consumer Services

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

Creative

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

The record-smashing animated film has fueled a blind box frenzy, sending Pop Mart’s stock soaring and its merchandise into scarcity.

Ne Zha 2 rewrites history, and Pop Mart cashes in on the craze | KrASIA

Ne Zha 2 rewrites history, and Pop Mart cashes in on the craze

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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36Kr English

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

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

Sustainability

Increased renewable energy usage has reduced the environmental cost of sales growth.

Japan companies cut CO2 emissions while expanding businesses, study shows | KrASIA

Japan companies cut CO2 emissions while expanding businesses, study shows

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

Alibaba | KrASIA Archives

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

E-commerce

ezbuy raises US$17.6m – what happens next? | KrASIA

ezbuy raises US$17.6m – what happens next?

Momentum Works builds, scales and manages tech ventures across the emerging world, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia. We combine strategic understanding, execution experience, network of partners, and a great team to make things happen. In addition to building ventures and joint-ventures, we also consult on strategy, venture financing &amp; all areas of operations. Website: www.momentum.asia Our blog: http://thelowdown.momentum.asia/

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MomentumWorks

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

Alipay

Payment

WeChat Pay

Opinion

The challenge is great, but the market also has great potential as there is not yet a dominant player.

Can WeChat Pay and Alipay replicate their successes in Southeast Asia? | KrASIA

Can WeChat Pay and Alipay replicate their successes in Southeast Asia?

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba buys Pakistani e-commerce platform Daraz to expand across South Asia

Plus, Uber is responsible for the deadly accident. Monk’s Hill Ventures is raising a second fund. 

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba buys Pakistani e-commerce platform Daraz to expand in South Asia | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba buys Pakistani e-commerce platform Daraz to expand in South Asia

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KrASIA Writers

Alibaba has invested in 6 Chinese chip companies.

Alibaba acquires Chinese chip maker to lower dependence on outside suppliers | KrASIA

Alibaba acquires Chinese chip maker to lower dependence on outside suppliers

I'm Xiaochun with KrASIA [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Alibaba's archrival JD is also eyeing new opportunities in rural e-commerce.

Alibaba Investing in China Rural Ecommerce as Urban Growth Plateaus | KrASIA

Alibaba Investing in China Rural Ecommerce as Urban Growth Plateaus

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Alibaba Invests $352M in Thailand to Brace for Upcoming Competition with Tencent and JD.com | KrASIA

Alibaba Invests $352M in Thailand to Brace for Upcoming Competition with Tencent and JD.com

Both Tencent and Baidu have previously tested their self-driving cars.

Alibaba Joins Self-driving Festival, Confirming Road Tests | KrASIA

Alibaba Joins Self-driving Festival, Confirming Road Tests

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Plus, The Philippines criticized Facebook's fact-checker. Ola mulls to roll out a million EVs by 2021.

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Joins China's Autonomous Vehicle Competition, Confirming Road Tests | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Joins China&#8217;s Autonomous Vehicle Competition, Confirming Road Tests

Alibaba Takes over Food Tech Startup Ele.me to Complement New Retail Strategy

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

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