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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

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

Gojek

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

On-demand Services

Go-Jek

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Taxi

The anti-trust watchdog wants Grab to lift its exclusivity agreements with various partners, or fines will be coming its way

Grab-Uber merger anti-competitive, says S'pore agency to Go-Jek's joy | KrASIA

Grab-Uber merger anti-competitive, says S&#8217;pore agency to Go-Jek&#8217;s joy

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Elaine Huang

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

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab removes oBike from GrabCycle; AlipayHK launches blockchain-based remittance service | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab removes oBike from GrabCycle; AlipayHK launches blockchain-based remittance service

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KrASIA Writers

Grab sets to complete its transport service ecosystem.

Rumor: Grab looks to fund and launch a scooter service in Singapore | KrASIA

Rumor: Grab looks to fund and launch a scooter service in Singapore

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Robin Moh

The bike-sharing startup hasn’t made it clear about when and how users in Singapore could reclaim their deposit.

Grab removes oBike from GrabCycle as homegrown bike-sharing startup pulls out of Singapore | KrASIA

Grab removes oBike from GrabCycle as homegrown bike-sharing startup pulls out of Singapore

I'm Xiaochun with KrASIA [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Xiaochun Zhao

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab secured $370m in debt financing; Alibaba sets up office in Kuala Lumpur | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab secured $370m in debt financing; Alibaba sets up office in Kuala Lumpur

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab to partner with Didi in self-driving; WeChat adds shopping search feature | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab to partner with Didi in self-driving; WeChat adds shopping search feature

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

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

Transportation

Singapore may be the first country for Grab to kick off its robo-taxi services.

Grab in talks with Didi Chuxing for partnerships to get the most out of self-driving cars | KrASIA

Grab in talks with Didi Chuxing for partnerships to get the most out of self-driving cars

Today’s Tech Headlines: Toyota to invest $1b in Grab; Luckin just became a unicorn after completing a Series A round | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Toyota to invest $1b in Grab; Luckin just became a unicorn after completing a Series A round

Grab partners with Toyota to venture into new mobility solutions.