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What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

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

Entertainment

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

Gaming

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.

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China

The Tencent-backed company is recasting itself as a broader gaming platform amid tepid market conditions.

Huya’s streaming revenue dips as it shifts toward AI and gaming services

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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

By rethinking overlooked tools, Cocinare is bringing specialty brewing into homes—and onto Amazon’s bestseller lists.

What if your coffee gear had algorithms? Cocinare is brewing that future now

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

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, streamlines supply chains with data-driven solutions, offering efficient e-commerce delivery and cross-border shipping services.

Cainiao

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

Lazada, an e-commerce marketplace in Southeast Asia, links shoppers to a wide range of products, deals, and cross-border brands.

Lazada

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

How do firms boost efficiency? Assess cloud platforms, consulting solutions, and business intelligence tools powering corporate operations.

Cloud Solutions

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

Enterprise Services

Steady performance in commerce and strong growth in AI-driven cloud services lifted Alibaba’s profit, though an EPS shortfall tempered investor sentiment.

Cloud and AI gains boost Alibaba’s profit, but EPS misses

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Ebara specializes in industrial machinery—from precision pumps to compressors—supporting manufacturing, energy, and environmental operations worldwide.

Ebara

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

Japan

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

Sustainability

This machinery maker's new technology skips the process of separating trash.

Japan's Ebara to make recycling plastic easier and more efficient

Japan&#8217;s Ebara to make recycling plastic easier and more efficient

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Kajima, a Japanese construction and engineering leader, delivers large infrastructure projects, sustainable building designs, and architectural solutions.

Kajima

Where does real estate meet innovation? Study IoT building management, digital realty investments, and tech-enabled tenant services.

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The Japanese construction and real estate firm has announced the launch of its regional headquarters and R&D innovation hub in Singapore.

Kajima Corporation launches regional headquarters and R&D innovation hub in Singapore

Kajima Corporation launches regional headquarters and R&#038;D innovation hub in Singapore

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Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

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

The Japanese automaker still lags behind Tesla in reimagining the automotive industry.

Toyota Revolutionizes Car Assembly with 'Gigacasting' in Shift Towards Electric Vehicles

Toyota Revolutionizes Car Assembly with &#8216;Gigacasting&#8217; in Shift Towards Electric Vehicles

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Akio Toyoda's personal backed project struggles with escalating costs.

Financial Woes Deepen for Toyota Smart City Project Supported by Former CEO

Freshippo

The Chinese tech giant's January-March revenue misses analyst bets with a 2% growth.

Alibaba eyes full Cloud spinoff and IPOs for Cainiao and Freshippo

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

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

On-demand Services

The move comes as the Chinese tech giant divides into six units in a historic overhaul.

Alibaba logistics arm Cainiao gears up for Hong Kong IPO

Toyota aims to launch 10 new EV models by 2026 and reach global annual sales of 1.5 million to catch up with Tesla and BYD.

Toyota Unveils Plan to Catch Up to Tesla and BYD in Electric Vehicle Market

Kakao, a South Korean digital platform, provides messaging apps, mobile payment solutions, and content streaming, connecting millions of users.

Kakao

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

South Korea

Fast-moving tech group to face earnings pressure from higher system investments.

South Korean super app Kakao's outage reveals growing pains

South Korean super app Kakao&#8217;s outage reveals growing pains

Tesla earns 8 times more profit than Toyota per car. Focus on few, higher-priced models puts EV maker in lead on net earnings.

East Asia

Japan’s Ebara to make recycling plastic easier and more efficient

Kajima Corporation launches regional headquarters and R&D innovation hub in Singapore

Toyota Revolutionizes Car Assembly with ‘Gigacasting’ in Shift Towards Electric Vehicles