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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

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

India

India | KrASIA Archives

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 | Big bean business. Meet Indonesia's latest F&B unicorn.

Daily Digest | Big bean business | KrASIA

Daily Digest | Big bean business

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The Uptake

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

Venture Capital

In this round of India Digest from December 17 to December 23, 2021, read our big story of the week, the weekly buzz, and more.

Unexpected things that defined Indian startup ecosystem in 2021 | India Digest Volume 80 | KrASIA

Unexpected things that defined Indian startup ecosystem in 2021 | India Digest Volume 80

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KrASIA India Digest

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

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3 takeaways from 2021 from Harsha Kumar of Lightspeed Venture Partners. Investors in India caught up to new emerging sectors and invested in earlier.

4 takeaways from 2021 from Harsha Kumar of Lightspeed Venture Partners | KrASIA

4 takeaways from 2021 from Harsha Kumar of Lightspeed Venture Partners

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

The Uptake Daily Digest | Key contenders. Check out startups that pitched at Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Online Hong Kong Demo Day.

Daily Digest | Key contenders | KrASIA

Daily Digest | Key contenders

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

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

E-commerce

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

41 startups turned into billion-dollar companies after landing fat checks from marquee investors like Tiger Global and SoftBank.

Emerging sectors that shined in India in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review | KrASIA

Emerging sectors that shined in India in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review

VCs pumped over USD 34 billion into Indian startups this year so far, 200% more than 2020, which created 41 unicorns.

Unexpected things that defined Indian startup ecosystem in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review | KrASIA

Unexpected things that defined Indian startup ecosystem in 2021 | KrASIA Year in Review

Daily Digest | The taxman cometh | KrASIA

Daily Digest | The taxman cometh

Snapdeal connects Indian consumers to online deals, everyday products, and localized marketplaces through its e-commerce site.

Snapdeal

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Snapdeal plans to use INR 9 billion (USD 119 million) from the IPO proceeds for organic growth initiatives over the next five financial years.

SoftBank-backed Snapdeal aims to raise USD 165 million from IPO, eyes international expansion | KrASIA

SoftBank-backed Snapdeal aims to raise USD 165 million from IPO, eyes international expansion

Find out more about the Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Demo Days.