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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

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

Southeast Asia | KrASIA Archives

Q&amp;A

Quiet accomplishments: Q&A with Michael Yao, partner at ZWC Partners. The investment firm localizes by performing deep research on the ground.

Quiet accomplishments: Q&A with Michael Yao, partner at ZWC Partners | KrASIA

Quiet accomplishments: Q&#038;A with Michael Yao, partner at ZWC Partners

Newsletters

The Uptake | Rising Market | KrASIA

The Uptake | Rising Market

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The Uptake

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

Gaming

Wallet Codes: A digital marketplace for gamers. The gamer-focused sales platform now operates as an independent entity.

Wallet Codes: A digital marketplace for gamers | KrASIA

Wallet Codes: A digital marketplace for gamers

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Startup Wire

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

Hardware

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

Vietnam’s exports see robust growth on surging orders in Q1 2022. The value of goods exported from Vietnam surpassed Shenzhen’s in March.

Vietnam’s exports see robust growth on surging orders in Q1 2022 | KrASIA

Vietnam’s exports see robust growth on surging orders in Q1 2022

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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‘A rising market’ in Vietnam: Q&A with Chelsea Nguyen, principal of ThinkZone. The country may be Southeast Asia's next great market.

‘A rising market’ in Vietnam: Q&A with Chelsea Nguyen, principal of ThinkZone | KrASIA

‘A rising market’ in Vietnam: Q&#038;A with Chelsea Nguyen, principal of ThinkZone

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Taro Ishida

The Uptake | Ambitions of Amusement. Deep dives into TikTok's strategy.

The Uptake | Ambitions of Amusement | KrASIA

The Uptake | Ambitions of Amusement

Startup Wire | Bring the Ruckus. The latest startup briefs from across the Asia Pacific region.

Startup Wire | Bring the Ruckus | KrASIA

Startup Wire | Bring the Ruckus

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

Fintech

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

2C2P aims beyond Southeast Asia with Ant Group investment. Majority stake gives Ant access to large regional retailers and airlines.

2C2P aims beyond Southeast Asia with Ant Group investment | KrASIA

2C2P aims beyond Southeast Asia with Ant Group investment

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

The Uptake | Driving Force. Steering into the growing auto sector in Vietnam.