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

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

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

Douyin

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

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36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. 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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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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The proposed IPO would add to GEM’s Shenzhen and Swiss listings, with proceeds aimed at expansion and development.

GEM files for Hong Kong IPO to strengthen capacity, innovation, and international expansion

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Snapdeal connects Indian consumers to online deals, everyday products, and localized marketplaces through its e-commerce site.

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It finds a new playground in India's lower-tier markets to tap into first-time e-commerce consumers.

Snapdeal receives fresh funding as comeback kid to rival India’s e-commerce duopoly

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The platform leverages consumer cashback options to promote customer engagement and sales conversions.

Indonesia-based cashback app Pomona raises USD 3 million

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

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Modal Toko allows merchants to get capital loans of up to USD 21,400.

Tokopedia and P2P lender Modalku launch new SME financing product for capital loans

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

JD.com

Colour Life's chairman called this a time of "awakening" for the property management sector.

JD and 360.com invest in property management company Colour Life

Carousell is ramping up its advertizing offering for clients.

Singapore's Carousell appoints former head of Rakuten Marketing to oversee its advertising business

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Potential funding in the next round will be used to consolidate Tiki's position in Vietnamese growing e-commerce market.

Tiki's chief business officer on winning Vietnamese e-commerce consumers

Tiki&#8217;s chief business officer on winning Vietnamese e-commerce consumers

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Thu Huong Le

Blibli is the first e-commerce platform to offer a standalone video streaming app in Indonesia.

After Go-Jek, Indonesian e-commerce site Blibli launches its own video streaming platform

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Will they be of good value for money as its smartphones?

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Snapdeal receives fresh funding as comeback kid to rival India’s e-commerce duopoly

Indonesia-based cashback app Pomona raises USD 3 million

Deep in Pinduoduo’s mind, there is a Google

Tokopedia and P2P lender Modalku launch new SME financing product for capital loans

JD and 360.com invest in property management company Colour Life

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