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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.

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

Consumer Services

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

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

E-commerce

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

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

On-demand Services

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Douyin’s content ecosystem offers brands a path to adapt to shifting consumer habits, engage users, and drive demand across channels.

How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands? | KrASIA

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How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands?

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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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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

Malaysia

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

CATL

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

CATL’s “Choco-Swap” system reimagines EV batteries as assets, shaping a new business paradigm that maximizes utility and profitability.

From power to profit: CATL turns EV batteries into financial assets with “Choco-Swap” | KrASIA

From power to profit: CATL turns EV batteries into financial assets with “Choco-Swap”

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

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Indonesia

Electric vehicles play a significant role in Indonesia's endeavors to decarbonize and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.

Indonesia’s automotive industry is driving toward the future with electrification | KrASIA

Indonesia’s automotive industry is driving toward the future with electrification

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Sara Mandagie

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

Gobi Partners

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

Hong Kong

Philippines

Thailand

Vietnam

Recent investments made by the pan-Asian venture capital firm highlight health tech opportunities in the region.

Gobi Partners' strategic health tech investments signal growth opportunities in Asia | KrASIA

Gobi Partners&#8217; strategic health tech investments signal growth opportunities in Asia

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Gideon Ng

Geniebook, a Southeast Asian edtech solution, provides personalized learning materials and AI-driven practice exercises.

Geniebook

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Edtech

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

Artificial intelligence

The Singapore-based edtech company is leveraging artificial intelligence to bridge gaps present in traditional education systems.

Geniebook harnesses AI to personalize learning experiences | KrASIA

Geniebook harnesses AI to personalize learning experiences

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Degen Hill

Bitkub, a Thai cryptocurrency exchange, enables trading of digital assets, reflecting Southeast Asia’s growing crypto adoption.

Bitkub

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

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

Cryptocurrencies

CEO Topp says Bitkub wants to give Thailand a chance as its future IPO site.

Thai crypto exchange Bitkub looks to gaming to expand market presence | KrASIA

Thai crypto exchange Bitkub looks to gaming to expand market presence

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

Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

Temasek

The state investor maintains a cautious stance amidst bleak global conditions.

Singapore's Temasek reports USD 6 billion loss as portfolio value shrinks | KrASIA

Singapore&#8217;s Temasek reports USD 6 billion loss as portfolio value shrinks

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

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

Gojek

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

Grab

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Opinion

Navigating the dynamic landscape of Southeast Asia, tech startups strive to overcome hurdles and seize opportunities on their journey towards the elusive unicorn status.

Southeast Asia’s Tech Startups: The Road to Becoming Unicorns | KrASIA

Southeast Asia’s Tech Startups: The Road to Becoming Unicorns

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

Government initiatives and R&D opportunities by renowned universities make the state an attractive destination for startups to thrive.

Investor Partner Summit Asia 2023 sheds light on Melbourne's robust startup economy | KrASIA

Investor Partner Summit Asia 2023 sheds light on Melbourne&#8217;s robust startup economy

VinFast, a Vietnamese EV manufacturer, crafts electric cars and scooters, leading Southeast Asia’s shift toward sustainable mobility.

VinFast

70m motorbikes rule the alleys as Vingroup arm introduces latest electric car.

Vietnam's VinFast launches 'mini' EV with two doors and five seats | KrASIA

Vietnam&#8217;s VinFast launches &#8216;mini&#8217; EV with two doors and five seats

Foodpanda, a food delivery platform in multiple Asian countries, connects diners with local restaurants and international cuisines.

Foodpanda

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

Grocery Delivery

Foodpanda strengthens its quick-commerce (q-commerce) services by collaborating with over 200 major retailers, offering customers a wider variety of options and delivering orders in less than an hour.

Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s automotive industry is driving toward the future with electrification

Gobi Partners’ strategic health tech investments signal growth opportunities in Asia

Geniebook harnesses AI to personalize learning experiences

Thai crypto exchange Bitkub looks to gaming to expand market presence

Singapore’s Temasek reports USD 6 billion loss as portfolio value shrinks

Southeast Asia’s Tech Startups: The Road to Becoming Unicorns

Investor Partner Summit Asia 2023 sheds light on Melbourne’s robust startup economy

Vietnam’s VinFast launches ‘mini’ EV with two doors and five seats

Foodpanda Expands Quick-Commerce Services with Major Retail Collaborations

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How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands?

Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more

From power to profit: CATL turns EV batteries into financial assets with “Choco-Swap”