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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.

Deep Tech

DeepSeek's low-cost chatbot has shaken markets.

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What is AI distillation and what does it mean for OpenAI?

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

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As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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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

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

Artificial intelligence

China steps up in AI as Alibaba Cloud and DeepSeek push forward with competitive large models.

Alibaba Cloud fires back in the AI race with Qwen 2.5-Max | KrASIA

Alibaba Cloud fires back in the AI race with Qwen 2.5-Max

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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MiniMax, a Chinese company, develops large models and generative AI tools. It is known for the Talkie chatbot and Hailuo AI, a multimodal AI platform.

MiniMax

Like DeepSeek, MiniMax has also open-sourced the latest of its AI tech.

Forget the price wars—MiniMax goes open-source to rewrite the AI playbook | KrASIA

Forget the price wars—MiniMax goes open-source to rewrite the AI playbook

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

Flipkart

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India

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

Amazon

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

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

E-commerce

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

Fashion

During this year’s Big Billion Days, Flipkart sold over USD 2.5 billion worth of goods, almost double than that of Amazon's.

Decoding Flipkart's strategy that gives it an edge over Amazon | KrASIA

Decoding Flipkart&#8217;s strategy that gives it an edge over Amazon

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

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

Gaming

Mech Mocha is backed by top tier investors including Accel Partners, Blume Ventures, Shunwei Capital, and AET Fund.

Flipkart acquires gaming startup Mech Mocha to expand customer base | KrASIA

Flipkart acquires gaming startup Mech Mocha to expand customer base

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Avanish Tiwary

Flipkart group garnered 68% of the total value of goods sold by Amazon and Flipkart.

Flipkart beats out Amazon in first leg of India's festive season sales | KrASIA

Flipkart beats out Amazon in first leg of India&#8217;s festive season sales

The opening days of the festive sales saw consumers rushing to make big value purchases such as smartphones and home appliances.

Amazon and Flipkart scoop up USD 3.5 billion in first four days of festive sales | KrASIA

Amazon and Flipkart scoop up USD 3.5 billion in first four days of festive sales

Forrester expects that 75% of USD 6.5 billion forecasted sales will happen in the first tranche of the sale period when mega sales events are held.

Festive season sale to the rescue of Indian e-commerce sector | KrASIA

Festive season sale to the rescue of Indian e-commerce sector

Flipkart isn’t alone in ramping up its services in preparation for the upcoming festive sales season as e-commerce companies expect to see strong consumption rebound from pent-up demand.

Flipkart ties up with banks ahead of Indian festive season to bolster sales | KrASIA

Flipkart ties up with banks ahead of Indian festive season to bolster sales

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What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Amazon and Flipkart have received additional funding this year from their parents ahead of the festive period.

Amazon pumps USD 96 million into its Indian payment arm ahead of festive sales season | KrASIA

Amazon pumps USD 96 million into its Indian payment arm ahead of festive sales season

Reliance drives digital retail, telecommunication services, and entertainment offerings, shaping India’s consumer and connectivity environment.

Reliance

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

PharmEasy merged with smaller rival Medlife in August this year.

Indian e-pharmacy startup PharmEasy to raise USD 200 million from Naspers, TPG | KrASIA

Indian e-pharmacy startup PharmEasy to raise USD 200 million from Naspers, TPG

Tiger Global, a US-based venture firm, backs internet and software businesses scaling across multiple regions.

Tiger Global

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

Venture Capital

Fixel is known for leading Tiger Global’s investment in Indian startups such as Flipkart, Ola, Delhivery, and Quikr, among others.