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

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

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

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

TikTok Shop’s growth across regions was a key driver.

ByteDance’s global e-commerce push lifts revenue as AI costs mount

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Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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

Two veteran executives join the company to lead its next phase in the automotive business.

Xiaomi boosts EV business with new hires, including first CTO appointment

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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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Indonesia

Malaysia

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Southeast Asia

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Baskit raises USD 4.4 million, Tencent buys Kaspi.kz stake, six China investments, and more

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CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

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Agibot

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

The company’s growth reflects rising demand for force control in humanoid robotics.

Link-Touch draws backing from CATL, Agibot as force sensors gain traction

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Energy

Energy storage and new infrastructure projects are expanding, but the company’s core battery segment remained its main driver in 2025.

CATL’s business is broadening, but EV batteries still drive profit

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Battery

CATL subsidiary Era Electric is emerging as the next key player after Nio.

After batteries, CATL targets next growth phase in swap stations with partners

High-nickel packs offer higher energy density and lighter weight, but thermal stability and cost remain hurdles.

CATL’s 8-series battery comeback signals push to restore edge in ternary cells

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. 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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The benefits of integrated production fade as new battery types reach mainstream.

Nickel king Indonesia relies on China's CATL for EV supply chain ambitions

Nickel king Indonesia relies on China&#8217;s CATL for EV supply chain ambitions

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Leapmotor

CATL’s openness to the move suggests a deeper alliance may be forming.

Leapmotor starts selling battery packs, opening new front in EV competition

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

Autonomous Vehicles

The new venture will focus on developing and commercializing self-driving tech by leveraging each partner’s strengths.

CATL, Ant, and HelloRide launch joint venture to advance Level 4 driving autonomy

CATL’s Freevoy reimagines the EV powertrain from the cell up, fusing chemistries and software in a format built for range, cold, or speed.

CATL’s new EV battery doesn’t settle for one chemistry, and it doesn’t want you to either

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

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