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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

The company recently raised USD 16 million led by Sequoia Capital India.

Qure.ai interprets medical images for rapid diagnoses: Startup Stories | KrASIA

Qure.ai interprets medical images for rapid diagnoses: Startup Stories

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Avanish Tiwary

The company will use the money to expand across the Asia Pacific and North America markets.

Sequoia Capital leads USD 8 million round in Indian sales intelligence startup Salesken | KrASIA

Sequoia Capital leads USD 8 million round in Indian sales intelligence startup Salesken

Qure.ai uses artificial intelligence to enhance imaging accuracy with the assistance of machine-supported tools.

Sequoia leads a USD 16 million funding round in Indian health-tech startup Qure.ai | KrASIA

Sequoia leads a USD 16 million funding round in Indian health-tech startup Qure.ai

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

It has been backing Indian tech startups since 2014 and is best known for investing in Ola, Mswipe, Bounce, and Quikr.

Falcon Edge Capital raises USD 300 million India-focused fund | KrASIA

Falcon Edge Capital raises USD 300 million India-focused fund

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Fintech

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

The company will use the money to increase its loan book to USD 700 million.

Digital lending startup MoneyTap raises USD 70 million Series B | KrASIA

Digital lending startup MoneyTap raises USD 70 million Series B

The firm's executives raked in good money through partial exits from Oyo and Byju's.

Sequoia to raise USD 1.25 billion fund for India | KrASIA

Sequoia to raise USD 1.25 billion fund for India

Social commerce has the potential of creating a market worth USD 70 billion, more than 2x the size of the current e-commerce market in India.

The USD 70 billion opportunity in India’s emerging social commerce sector | KrASIA

The USD 70 billion opportunity in India’s emerging social commerce sector

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Shraeyansh Thakur

The serial entrepreneur is streamlining banking for India's SMEs.

Mabel Chacko started Asia's first neobank for small businesses: Women in Tech | KrASIA

Mabel Chacko started Asia&#8217;s first neobank for small businesses: Women in Tech

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

Gojek

Gojek needs to acquire Moka, so the ride-hailing platform can expand and monetize more from its merchants.

Gojek to acquire point-of-sale software provider Moka | KrASIA

Gojek to acquire point-of-sale software provider Moka

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