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

Consumer Services

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Catering to rising demand for mid- to high-end products, Decathlon is broadening its offerings while staying true to its practical designs and community-driven values.

Decathlon redefines its game: From budget basics to premium sportswear | KrASIA

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Decathlon redefines its game: From budget basics to premium sportswear

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

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

This Chinese entrepreneur is leading a global Rubik’s Cube renaissance with Gancube.

Gancube’s premium puzzle: How a champion turned his passion for the Rubik’s Cube into a global business | KrASIA

Gancube’s premium puzzle: How a champion turned his passion for the Rubik’s Cube into a global business

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

TSMC, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, delivers advanced chipsets that enable next-generation devices and cloud computing servers.

TSMC

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

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

TSMC's CEO says the "world's richest man" is also focusing on robots over cars.

TSMC chief says robots and AI drones to drive tech innovation | KrASIA

TSMC chief says robots and AI drones to drive tech innovation

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

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

Tencent

Tencent | KrASIA Archives

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ofo pulls out of Australia; Malaysia regulates ride-hailing companies

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

Gobi Partners

SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

SenseTime

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

All you need to know about what happened in the tech world today.

Today’s Tech Headlines: Gobi Partners plans micro funds for Thailand & the Philippines;  Sensetime leads $75-million round in Helian Health | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Gobi Partners plans micro funds for Thailand &#038; the Philippines;  Sensetime leads $75-million round in Helian Health

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KrASIA Writers

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

A recent update on its super app WeChat revealed Tencent’s ambition in advertising. On June 20, Tencent changed its WeChat official accounts updates to a feed.

Exclusive: Tencent to step up efforts in advertising, projecting it would contribute up to 40% of total revenue | KrASIA

Exclusive: Tencent to step up efforts in advertising, projecting it would contribute up to 40% of total revenue

I'm Xiaochun with KrASIA [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Xiaochun Zhao

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

Education

The round is co-led by Coatue, Tencent, Sequoia Capital China, and Yunfeng Capital.

Deals | Online education platform VIPKID raises $500m Series D+ round; its valuation crosses $2.9b | KrASIA

Deals | Online education platform VIPKID raises $500m Series D+ round; its valuation crosses $2.9b

Tencent deepens partnership with JD.com amidst rising competition.

Tencent integrates ‘shopping search’ to WeChat in response to Taobao Douyin tie-up | KrASIA

Tencent integrates ‘shopping search’ to WeChat in response to Taobao Douyin tie-up

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Robin Moh

US-Listed YY Spins off Game Streaming Unit Huya for IPO to Fuel Expansion

Douyu rival Huya listed on New York Stock Exchange in May. 

Tencent-backed Twitch-like Douyu reportedly files for $700m HK IPO | KrASIA

Tencent-backed Twitch-like Douyu reportedly files for $700m HK IPO

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

ByteDance

Toutiao offers the most successful formula for Chinese startups to take off without siding with any one of the Chinese "BAT" triumvirate. But it may forge an alliance with Alibaba as its relationship with Tencent deteriorates.

China’s most valuable independent startup Toutiao was courted by Alibaba amid growing Tencent-Toutiao feud | KrASIA

China’s most valuable independent startup Toutiao was courted by Alibaba amid growing Tencent-Toutiao feud

Both Tencent's music arm and Chinese used-car trading platform, Youxin have jumped on the IPO wagon.

KrASIA Weekly Roundup: Chinese giants continue to throng the public markets | KrASIA

KrASIA Weekly Roundup: Chinese giants continue to throng the public markets

Tencent's music arm sets to list in New York.

Tencent’s music unit ventures ahead for one the largest IPOs for 2018 | KrASIA

Tencent’s music unit ventures ahead for one the largest IPOs for 2018

Voices

By being open to partnerships, Tencent also provides opportunities for innovation and for companies to grow.