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Old-school views kept doors closed while the world marked International Women's Day.

South Korea's gender chasm: Women still consigned to dim job and life prospects | KrASIA

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

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Qatar

With backing from Qatar’s sovereign fund, the enterprise cloud software provider is making its first push into the Middle East.

Can China’s Kingdee turn Qatar into its MENA gateway? | KrASIA

Can China’s Kingdee turn Qatar into its MENA gateway?

I'm Xiaochun with 36Kr Global [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 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.

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Indonesia

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Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Airwallex expands into Vietnam with CTIN Pay acquisition, Finory and Darwinbox raise funding, 16 new China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Airwallex expands into Vietnam with CTIN Pay acquisition, Finory and Darwinbox raise funding, 16 new China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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

Creative

Creative | KrASIA Archives

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

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

E-commerce

How do machines identify faces? Examine security measures, privacy debates, and tech frameworks driving facial recognition adoption.

Facial Recognition

As more people are buying beauty products online, companies and platforms are adopting AR technology to simulate an offline shopping experience.

New feature, new look: can augmented reality boost sales of beauty products? | KrASIA

New feature, new look: can augmented reality boost sales of beauty products?

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Ursula Florene

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

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

Pop Mart

Videos

The Chinese toy company, well known for its blind boxes, has gained popularity among young consumers.

Video | Explained: Pop Mart, the company behind 'blind box' toys | KrASIA

Video | Explained: Pop Mart, the company behind &#8216;blind box&#8217; toys

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James Chan

Q&amp;A

Tamanna grew India’s largest parenting community to 2 million mothers, and productized her learnings to help communities become sustainable.

[Tuning In] Tamanna Dhamija reflects on how growing a community of two million led her to found her own company | KrASIA

[Tuning In] Tamanna Dhamija reflects on how growing a community of two million led her to found her own company

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Emily Fang

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

Entertainment

While Clubhouse is reportedly no longer acccessible in China, various Chinese peers are already competing to soak up existing demand.

Clubhouse blocked in China as app clones begin to spread | KrASIA

Clubhouse blocked in China as app clones begin to spread

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AJ Cortese

The Other Autism is an online platform to speak about autism in women and the positive sides of being autistic. 

[Tuning in] Autistic people have empathy too, says Kristen Hovet of The Other Autism | KrASIA

[Tuning in] Autistic people have empathy too, says Kristen Hovet of The Other Autism

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Joanna Ng

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

A copycat version of Clubhouse named Two has already been launched in China.

Don't miss out, Clubhouse invites for sale for over USD 60 in China | KrASIA

Don&#8217;t miss out, Clubhouse invites for sale for over USD 60 in China

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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Wency Chen

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

Retail

IDS BuyBuyBuy blends content and e-commerce into a WeChat mini program to lure modern beauty shoppers.

A cross-border cosmetics boutique and beauty brand incubator all within WeChat: Inside China's Startups | KrASIA

A cross-border cosmetics boutique and beauty brand incubator all within WeChat: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

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

Douyin

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

Kuaishou

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

Tencent

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

Live Streaming

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

Music

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

Short Video

TME's US-listed stock has more than doubled since its debut in 2018.

Tencent Music Entertainment mulls USD 5 billion secondary listing in Hong Kong | KrASIA

Tencent Music Entertainment mulls USD 5 billion secondary listing in Hong Kong

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 world's first short video stock reached a market cap of USD 179 billion. Short video app Kuaishou (HKEX: 1024) on Friday morning raised USD 5.3 billion in the biggest tech IPO since Uber, and the biggest public listing in Hong Kong, with its stock price almost tripling from HKD 115 to HKD 338.

KEY STAT | Kuaishou jumps nearly 200% in Hong Kong debut | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Kuaishou jumps nearly 200% in Hong Kong debut

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Creative

New feature, new look: can augmented reality boost sales of beauty products?

Video | Explained: Pop Mart, the company behind ‘blind box’ toys

[Tuning In] Tamanna Dhamija reflects on how growing a community of two million led her to found her own company

Clubhouse blocked in China as app clones begin to spread

[Tuning in] Autistic people have empathy too, says Kristen Hovet of The Other Autism

Don’t miss out, Clubhouse invites for sale for over USD 60 in China

A cross-border cosmetics boutique and beauty brand incubator all within WeChat: Inside China’s Startups

Tencent Music Entertainment mulls USD 5 billion secondary listing in Hong Kong

KEY STAT | Kuaishou jumps nearly 200% in Hong Kong debut

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