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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

Indonesia

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

Deals in brief: Sandbox VR and iMotorbike secure funding, Virtuos to acquire three studios, Meta and Temasek back Databricks, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Sandbox VR and iMotorbike secure funding, Virtuos to acquire three studios, Meta and Temasek back Databricks, and more

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

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KrASIA Writers

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

E-bikes are gaining traction around the world, with the majority produced in China.

From border patrols to urban commutes, e-bikes are becoming the go-to | KrASIA

From border patrols to urban commutes, e-bikes are becoming the go-to

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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36Kr English

Hong Kong

The regulator says CICC has been granted a license, having seen an "uptick" in interest from Hong Kong hedge funds.

Dubai lures Chinese banks looking for opportunities in wealth management | KrASIA

Dubai lures Chinese banks looking for opportunities in wealth management

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is a platform that connects users to curated content for fashion, beauty, travel, and more.

Xiaohongshu

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

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

East Asia

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

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

Gaming

The platform thrives as a hub for otoge fans but struggles to translate its success into broader gaming genres, where bigger players dominate.

Xiaohongshu carves a niche with otome games but struggles to expand in gaming | KrASIA

Xiaohongshu carves a niche with otome games but struggles to expand in gaming

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

ByteDance

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

The Chinese lifestyle app sees a surge in downloads as TikTok’s future in the US hangs in the balance.

Xiaohongshu tops Apple’s US app store as TikTok ban looms | KrASIA

Xiaohongshu tops Apple’s US app store as TikTok ban looms

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Targeting China’s lower-tier cities, the platform’s campaign reflects a shift toward sustainable growth and user retention.

Xiaohongshu campaigns offline with free eggs to hatch new user growth | KrASIA

Xiaohongshu campaigns offline with free eggs to hatch new user growth

Lemon8, a lifestyle content platform, blends social media and e-commerce, connecting users with trends in fashion, beauty, and wellness.

Lemon8

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

With Xiaohongshu-inspired design and TikTok’s global pull, Lemon8 is gaining traction abroad.

ByteDance’s Lemon8 borrows from Xiaohongshu, but can it keep users hooked? | KrASIA

ByteDance’s Lemon8 borrows from Xiaohongshu, but can it keep users hooked?

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

E-commerce

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

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

On-demand Services

Xiaohongshu expands group buying services across 49 cities, giving food and beverage merchants a break on fees.

Low commission, no deposit: Xiaohongshu dives into F&B group buying | KrASIA

Low commission, no deposit: Xiaohongshu dives into F&#038;B group buying

Users find its shopping advice priceless, but go elsewhere for better deals.

Xiaohongshu: Can China's wildly popular app raise its profit game? | KrASIA

Xiaohongshu: Can China&#8217;s wildly popular app raise its profit game?

Live Commerce

The social media and e-commerce platform is merging operations to boost efficiency and expand live streaming initiatives.

Xiaohongshu reshuffles e-commerce departments to prioritize live streaming | KrASIA

Xiaohongshu reshuffles e-commerce departments to prioritize live streaming

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

Authorities fine Xiaohongshu RMB 300,000 for failing to protect minors. The company claims a glitch led to exploitative content being posted.

Authorities fine Xiaohongshu RMB 300,000 for failing to protect minors | KrASIA

Authorities fine Xiaohongshu RMB 300,000 for failing to protect minors

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Mengyuan Ge

Xiaohongshu sues ghostwriter brokers over fraudulent promotional content. It is attempting to restore its reputation by removing fake product reviews.