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Chinese businesses rely on country managers to lead international growth, but aligning headquarters’ ambitions with local market realities remains a steep challenge.

At the frontline: How overseas managers are shaping China’s globalization | KrASIA

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At the frontline: How overseas managers are shaping China’s globalization

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

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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

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

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

Fine Motion plans to secure RMB 1.4 billion to invest in R&D and expand its advanced manufacturing capacity.

Valued at RMB 3 billion, this Zhejiang advanced manufacturer is headed for an IPO | KrASIA

Valued at RMB 3 billion, this Zhejiang advanced manufacturer is headed for an IPO

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Alibaba

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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

Grab

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

Northeast Asia

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

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

Investment

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

Cambodia

Malaysia

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Grab acquires Cambodia’s Nham24, Alibaba to sell majority stake in Sun Art and form JV with Shinsegae, 14 new China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Grab acquires Cambodia’s Nham24, Alibaba to sell majority stake in Sun Art and form JV with Shinsegae, 14 new China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

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Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xiaomi

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

The company will release its first 5G model in China soon.

Affordable 5G smartphones are coming by end-2020, says Oppo’s vice president | KrASIA

Affordable 5G smartphones are coming by end-2020, says Oppo’s vice president

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Wency Chen

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

5G phones are predicted to hit over 100 million shipments by the end of 2020.

Chinese smartphone makers racing for 5G early adopters | KrASIA

Chinese smartphone makers racing for 5G early adopters

China is expected to ship over 100 million 5G mobile phones by 2020.

China sees 400% monthly growth in 5G phone shipments, despite slowing smartphone market | KrASIA

China sees 400% monthly growth in 5G phone shipments, despite slowing smartphone market

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Sun Henan

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

Oppo holds 26.2% market share in both mid-range and low-end categories.

Having defeated Samsung, Oppo now dominates the Indonesian smartphone market | KrASIA

Having defeated Samsung, Oppo now dominates the Indonesian smartphone market

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Khamila Mulia

Although, Xiaomi is posting record growth one quarter after another, its competitors are coming after it with full force.

Xiaomi sees strong growth in offline sales in India | KrASIA

Xiaomi sees strong growth in offline sales in India

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Xiaomi’s Lei has more than 21 million followers on the Sina Weibo platform, having published nearly 10,000 posts to date.

How popular Chinese smartphone brands Oppo and Vivo succeed without celebrity executives | KrASIA

How popular Chinese smartphone brands Oppo and Vivo succeed without celebrity executives

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Vietnam plans to roll out 5G for commercial usage in 2020.

Oppo expected to release first commercial 5G smartphone in Vietnam in 2020 | KrASIA

Oppo expected to release first commercial 5G smartphone in Vietnam in 2020

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Thu Huong Le

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

The number of smartphones shipped globally continues to decline.

Chinese phone brands stand out amidst dwindling global shipments | KrASIA

Chinese phone brands stand out amidst dwindling global shipments

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Viktoria Fricova

One of China's most popular smartphone vendors markets itself to developers.

Oppo counts more than 300 million users globally | KrASIA

Oppo counts more than 300 million users globally

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