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

Deals in brief: Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raises USD 260 million, Pomelo Group acquires Arrow Checkout, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raises USD 260 million, Pomelo Group acquires Arrow Checkout, latest China deals, and more

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

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KrASIA Writers

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

Bananain is a brand dedicated to eliminating the discomforts of everyday life.

Redesigning the basics: How Bananain built a brand around comfort | KrASIA

Redesigning the basics: How Bananain built a brand around comfort

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

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

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

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

East Asia

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

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

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

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Bilibili needs to strike a balance between advertisers, creators, and users.

Bilibili’s 2025 advertising game plan: Simplify, innovate, and grow | KrASIA

Bilibili’s 2025 advertising game plan: Simplify, innovate, and grow

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Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

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

Xiaomi

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Last year, Samsung said it was considering introducing the ODM system to China.

Xiaomi to launch a new 108MP smartphone with Samsung's latest camera technology | KrASIA

Xiaomi to launch a new 108MP smartphone with Samsung&#8217;s latest camera technology

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Luna Lin

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

Alibaba

Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is a platform that connects users to curated content for fashion, beauty, travel, and more.

Xiaohongshu

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

E-commerce

Its app was hosting information about illegal substances and unlicensed beauty treatments.

Days after being removed from distribution, Alibaba-backed social commerce unicorn Xiaohongshu says it is reshuffling content | KrASIA

Days after being removed from distribution, Alibaba-backed social commerce unicorn Xiaohongshu says it is reshuffling content

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Song Jingli

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

The number of smartphones shipped globally continues to decline.

Chinese phone brands stand out amidst dwindling global shipments | KrASIA

Chinese phone brands stand out amidst dwindling global shipments

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Viktoria Fricova

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

Microsoft

Sony, a Japanese electronics pioneer, excels in gaming consoles, home entertainment systems, audio devices, and cinematic production.

Sony

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

Together, the three companies have 8,000 staff members in the United States. But the impact on the video game industry would hit far more people in the US.

Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo warn that tariffs on game consoles will threaten thousands of US jobs | KrASIA

Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo warn that tariffs on game consoles will threaten thousands of US jobs

live-streaming

At the tail end of May, the company said it passed 250 million users.

Social commerce app Xiaohongshu begins live streaming test runs | KrASIA

Social commerce app Xiaohongshu begins live streaming test runs

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Lao Bei

layoff

Samsung begins layoffs in its last factory in China | KrASIA

Samsung begins layoffs in its last factory in China

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

Amazon

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

Amazon Cloud and Samsung servers go down in China after road construction mishap | KrASIA

Amazon Cloud and Samsung servers go down in China after road construction mishap

smart wearables

Huawei and Samsung saw the biggest quarterly growth.

Global smart wearables shipments book 55.2% y-o-y growth in Q1 2019 | KrASIA

Global smart wearables shipments book 55.2% y-o-y growth in Q1 2019

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

ByteDance

Lark

Bytedance

The app factory also eyes the B2B sector.