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

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

Entertainment

Fueled by a sequel boom, China’s holiday box office hit an all-time high, with Ne Zha 2 becoming the country’s top-grossing film ever.

Ne Zha 2 claims the crown as China’s Lunar New Year box office breaks records | KrASIA

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Ne Zha 2 claims the crown as China’s Lunar New Year box office breaks records

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

Consumer Services

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

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

Retail

The footwear giant saw double-digit growth across all segments, with China emerging as a key pillar of its expansion strategy.

Skechers posts record revenue in 2024, eyes USD 10 billion milestone | KrASIA

Skechers posts record revenue in 2024, eyes USD 10 billion milestone

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

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.

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Artificial intelligence

As DeepSeek gains traction, Nvidia stumbles, OpenAI adjusts, and investors weigh the future of AI.

DeepSeek’s open-source AI roils markets, sending tech stocks into a tailspin | KrASIA

DeepSeek’s open-source AI roils markets, sending tech stocks into a tailspin

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

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Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

E-commerce

After underestimating Pinduoduo, Amazon is acutely aware of the growing threat posed by Temu.

Temu’s rise forces a rethink about Amazon’s grip on global e-commerce | KrASIA

Temu’s rise forces a rethink about Amazon’s grip on global e-commerce

Jumia’s path to profitability grows steeper as foreign competitors make inroads across the continent.

As Amazon and Temu push into Africa, Jumia retreats to core markets | KrASIA

As Amazon and Temu push into Africa, Jumia retreats to core markets

Suzhou’s industrial belt is turning to cross-border e-commerce for growth, with companies using Amazon Business to tap into new international markets.

How are Suzhou businesses using Amazon to grow their global reach? | KrASIA

How are Suzhou businesses using Amazon to grow their global reach?

Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

Shein

Chinese upstarts are cutting into the US e-commerce giant's share with cheap goods.

Amazon develops China seller network to take on Temu, Shein | KrASIA

Amazon develops China seller network to take on Temu, Shein

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Even the typically unfettered Amazon is feeling the pressure from the likes of Temu and Shein, prompting a price-focused countermeasure.

Amazon courts sellers for new discount store to counter Chinese e-commerce rivals | KrASIA

Amazon courts sellers for new discount store to counter Chinese e-commerce rivals

Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

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

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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.

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

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

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

Deals in brief: Nvidia co-launches AI accelerator in Singapore, Merck acquires EyeBio, Amazon considering buyout of MX Player, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Nvidia co-launches AI accelerator in Singapore, Merck acquires EyeBio, Amazon considering buyout of MX Player, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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

Amazon to build smaller 'local' data centers in Asia-Pacific. AWS aims to better serve the region as "data sovereignty" laws impact business.

Amazon to build smaller 'local' data centers in Asia-Pacific | KrASIA

Amazon to build smaller &#8216;local&#8217; data centers in Asia-Pacific

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

JD.com

A Kindle shortage is fueling the theory that Amazon is leaving China. In October 2021, Amazon closed down its Kindle flagship on Taobao.

A Kindle shortage is fueling the theory that Amazon is leaving China | KrASIA

A Kindle shortage is fueling the theory that Amazon is leaving China

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The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Israel's Trigo challenges Amazon with touch-free checkout tech. Trigo is partnering with large supermarket chains like Rewe, Aldi Nord, and Tesco.

Israel's Trigo challenges Amazon with touch-free checkout tech | KrASIA

Israel&#8217;s Trigo challenges Amazon with touch-free checkout tech

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