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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

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

From robotic pets to emotion-centric AI toys, China’s hardware makers are courting younger audiences to ignite the companion robot market.

Is 2025 the year of the companion robot? | KrASIA

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Is 2025 the year of the companion robot?

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

KrASIA

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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36Kr English

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.

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

Northeast Asia

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

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

Consumer Services

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

E-commerce

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

On-demand Services

Indonesia

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

Vietnam

For cross-border sellers targeting Southeast Asia, few platforms can rival the ecosystem and expertise TikTok Shop offers.

Live commerce is Southeast Asia’s next chapter, and TikTok Shop is leading the way | KrASIA

Live commerce is Southeast Asia’s next chapter, and TikTok Shop is leading the way

From left to right: Hu Xiaolei, co-founder and CTO of Xnergy; CF Tong, co-founder and CEO; and Winston Koh, co-founder and chief strategy officer.

Anthropic

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

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

Saudi Arabia

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

Deals in brief: Xnergy and HiFeed secure funding, Anthropic nears completion of USD 2 billion round, China’s Weimai raises Series D funding, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Xnergy and HiFeed secure funding, Anthropic nears completion of USD 2 billion round, China’s Weimai raises Series D funding, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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

India | KrASIA Archives

Byju’s, a former edtech unicorn, merges video lessons, quizzes, and personalized learning paths to help students excel academically.

Byju's

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

Byju’s has acquired nine startups since the beginning of 2021.

Byju's close to acquiring campus recruitment platform Superset amid hiring spree in India | KrASIA

Byju&#8217;s close to acquiring campus recruitment platform Superset amid hiring spree in India

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Newsletters

The Uptake Daily Digest | More than trading. A look at blockchain applications in philanthropy and agriculture.

Daily Digest | More than trading | KrASIA

Daily Digest | More than trading

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The Uptake

Dream11, India’s fantasy sports platform, engages cricket and football fans who create virtual teams to compete for prizes.

Dream11

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

Tiger Global

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

Gaming

With the recent financing, Dream Sports’ valuation has reached USD 8 billion, up from USD 5 billion in March 2021.

Tiger-backed Dream Sports steps up efforts to create sports tech ecosystem after USD 840 million round | KrASIA

Tiger-backed Dream Sports steps up efforts to create sports tech ecosystem after USD 840 million round

The Uptake Daily Digest | Not quite outlawed. Crypto and religious authority collide.

Daily Digest | Not quite outlawed | KrASIA

Daily Digest | Not quite outlawed

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

Prop Tech

Tiger Global has created 17 unicorns this year so far by writing big checks along with other marquee investors.

Tiger Global continues to mint unicorns in India with new investments in NoBroker and Spinny | KrASIA

Tiger Global continues to mint unicorns in India with new investments in NoBroker and Spinny

The Uptake Daily Digest | Only the crucial stories. Check out all of KrASIA's newsletters.

Daily Digest | Only the crucial stories | KrASIA

Daily Digest | Only the crucial stories

Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

Paytm

Paytm's weak market listing is expected to bring down the sky-high valuations of tech companies that are eyeing public markets.

Paytm's disastrous public listing weighs down upcoming fintech IPOs | KrASIA

Paytm&#8217;s disastrous public listing weighs down upcoming fintech IPOs

The Uptake Daily Digest | Game on. Check out our first game review.

Daily Digest | Game on | KrASIA

Daily Digest | Game on

Global VCs pile into India. Country attracts record number of funds as China's investment appeal dims.

Venture capital funds pile into India's startup scene | KrASIA

Venture capital funds pile into India&#8217;s startup scene

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

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