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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.

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

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

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

Artificial intelligence

Washington calls DeepSeek a national security threat, but Donald Trump disagrees.

Is DeepSeek next in line for a TikTok-like US ban? | KrASIA

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Is DeepSeek next in line for a TikTok-like US ban?

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

KrASIA

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

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

Consumer Services

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

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

Retail

The record-smashing animated film has fueled a blind box frenzy, sending Pop Mart’s stock soaring and its merchandise into scarcity.

Ne Zha 2 rewrites history, and Pop Mart cashes in on the craze | KrASIA

Ne Zha 2 rewrites history, and Pop Mart cashes in on the craze

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

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

Energy

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

Sustainability

Increased renewable energy usage has reduced the environmental cost of sales growth.

Japan companies cut CO2 emissions while expanding businesses, study shows | KrASIA

Japan companies cut CO2 emissions while expanding businesses, study shows

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Grab | KrASIA Archives

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

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tech news in Indonesia

venture funding in Indonesia

It looks like a lot of startup deals are in the making, especially in Indonesia’s fintech space.

Indonesia weekly | More fintech funding, Grab fuels up, cleaning up the internet | KrASIA

Indonesia weekly | More fintech funding, Grab fuels up, cleaning up the internet

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Nadine Freischlad

The new round would value Grab at roughly $11 billion, one of the people told WSJ.

Grab reportedly raised $2b new funding amid Go-Jek's overseas expansion | KrASIA

Grab reportedly raised $2b new funding amid Go-Jek&#8217;s overseas expansion

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Grab goes full force to become the super app of Southeast Asia.

KrASIA Weekly: Grab launches ‘super app’ revamp, amidst anti-competitive regulations in the SEA region | KrASIA

KrASIA Weekly: Grab launches ‘super app’ revamp, amidst anti-competitive regulations in the SEA region

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Robin Moh

Uber is a mobility platform that connects users to ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services, operating in cities worldwide.

Uber

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

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Malaysia, joins Singapore, looking to investigate into the Grab-Uber deal.

Malaysia follows Singapore in review of Grab-Uber merger | KrASIA

Malaysia follows Singapore in review of Grab-Uber merger

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

On-demand Services

All you need to know about what happened in the tech world today.

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab fined in the Philippines; Indonesia overturns ban on Tik Tok | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab fined in the Philippines; Indonesia overturns ban on Tik Tok

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Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab to build a super app to rival Go-Jek | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab to build a super app to rival Go-Jek

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

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Tencent

The ride-hailing company now wants to conquer South-East Asia, by creating the region's next superapp.

(Updated) Grab to launch revamped 'superapp', partnering with HappyFresh on groceries delivery | KrASIA

(Updated) Grab to launch revamped &#8216;superapp&#8217;, partnering with HappyFresh on groceries delivery

The race to become the everyday app for SEA.

Grab

Indonesia weekly | More fintech funding, Grab fuels up, cleaning up the internet

Grab reportedly raised $2b new funding amid Go-Jek’s overseas expansion

KrASIA Weekly: Grab launches ‘super app’ revamp, amidst anti-competitive regulations in the SEA region

Malaysia follows Singapore in review of Grab-Uber merger

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab fined in the Philippines; Indonesia overturns ban on Tik Tok

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab to build a super app to rival Go-Jek

(Updated) Grab to launch revamped ‘superapp’, partnering with HappyFresh on groceries delivery

To become SEA’s everyday app, what can Grab learn from Meituan and WeChat

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab & Uber face risk of fines; Douyin to partner with MCNs

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