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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.

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

TikTok

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

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

In a shift from his earlier stance, Donald Trump now advocates for compromise on TikTok’s looming US ban.

TikTok ban in limbo as Trump seeks Supreme Court intervention | KrASIA

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TikTok ban in limbo as Trump seeks Supreme Court intervention

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

KrASIA

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous 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

Hong Kong

Minieye’s strong start as the latest intelligent driving firm to go public reflects investor confidence in automotive innovation.

Minieye, backed by Alibaba’s Daniel Zhang, shines in HKEX debut | KrASIA

Minieye, backed by Alibaba’s Daniel Zhang, shines in HKEX debut

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

Consumer Services

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

Retail

Catering to rising demand for mid- to high-end products, Decathlon is broadening its offerings while staying true to its practical designs and community-driven values.

Decathlon redefines its game: From budget basics to premium sportswear | KrASIA

Decathlon redefines its game: From budget basics to premium sportswear

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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

Amazon

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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

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

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

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.

Nvidia

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

Philippines

Singapore

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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Mengyuan Ge

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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Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

Smaller cities—tier 2 and beyond—contributed to about 61% of all the online shoppers during the first leg of festive sales.

Flipkart leads festive season sales, while Amazon sinks deeper into controversy in India | KrASIA

Flipkart leads festive season sales, while Amazon sinks deeper into controversy in India

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

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