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Touted as China’s next breakthrough after DeepSeek, is Manus truly an AI game changer?

5 things to know about Manus, the AI agent everyone's debating | KrASIA

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5 things to know about Manus, the AI agent everyone&#8217;s debating

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KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from 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.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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

Deals in brief: Agros and Phnxx raise funding, GlobalData acquires Ai Palette, Malaysia’s Khazanah backs chargEV, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Agros and Phnxx raise funding, GlobalData acquires Ai Palette, Malaysia’s Khazanah backs chargEV, and more

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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

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

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

Youku joins China’s streaming platforms in favoring tighter, more engaging storytelling.

Youku trims drama episode counts as shorter formats take hold | KrASIA

Youku trims drama episode counts as shorter formats take hold

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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Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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

Ant Group

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

Apple

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Fintech

Users have concerns about giving tech companies their financial data, whether it’s Google, Apple, and Facebook in the US, or Alibaba and Tencent in China.

Tech companies vying to be the next banks are facing trust issues | KrASIA

Tech companies vying to be the next banks are facing trust issues

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

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Tech companies are laying the groundwork to serve the silver generation for years to come.

Chinese tech firms look to senior “digital refugees” for new growth in a rapidly aging nation | KrASIA

Chinese tech firms look to senior “digital refugees” for new growth in a rapidly aging nation

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Tencent aims to integrate most of the content of its home-grown platforms into Tencent Kandian.

With 185 million DAUs, Tencent Kandian wants to be a disruptor in China’s news feed market | KrASIA

With 185 million DAUs, Tencent Kandian wants to be a disruptor in China’s news feed market

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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What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

The company is expecting a network of over 2,600 hotels by the end of this year.

Ctrip-backed hotelier LvYue secures funding from Tencent and Goldman Sachs | KrASIA

Ctrip-backed hotelier LvYue secures funding from Tencent and Goldman Sachs

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

Gaming

Tencent reported a 13% slide in its profit and missed analysts' expectations.

Beyond the numbers: What Tencent’s Q3 results tell you about its transformation | KrASIA

Beyond the numbers: What Tencent’s Q3 results tell you about its transformation

Tencent wants to bring more financial services to its video users and expand its fintech presence in China.

China's first digital bank WeBank rolls out new consumption loan product on Tencent Video app | KrASIA

China&#8217;s first digital bank WeBank rolls out new consumption loan product on Tencent Video app

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KrASIA Daily: Nasdaq-listed YY.Inc to List Twitch-Like Unit Huya To Fuel Expansion

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

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

Live Streaming

Huya’s parent company and largest shareholder booked an 83.1% net income slump due to the firm's overseas expansion effort.

Tencent-backed Huya posts 117% net profit growth in Q3, amid rivalry with Bilibili, Kuaishou | KrASIA

Tencent-backed Huya posts 117% net profit growth in Q3, amid rivalry with Bilibili, Kuaishou

What extends a car’s lifecycle beyond the showroom? Investigate spare parts, performance upgrades, and services fueling the secondary automotive market.

Automotive Aftermarket

Online service Tuhu, valued at USD 1.1 billion, seeks USD 400m in new financing.

Tencent muscles further into auto industry by backing repair unicorn | KrASIA

Tencent muscles further into auto industry by backing repair unicorn

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What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

Music

The firm reached 35.4 million online music paying users, 4.4 million more than last quarter.