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US tariff policies are renewing calls to deepen economic ties within the Southeast Asian bloc.

ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat | KrASIA

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ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more

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

ByteDance

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 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

Coze combines workflow logic, collaborative planning, and proprietary data access to reimagine what AI agents can do.

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta | KrASIA

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Creative

Creative | KrASIA Archives

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

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

Gaming

Singapore-based media network TechStorm said on Thursday that it has closed its oversubscribed Series A funding round, backed by "international business heavyweights" such as Gryphus Capital CEO Jason Chen, Singaporean businessman Wong Poh Kam and several unnamed angel investors as well as family offices. Its earlier pre-Series A round included tech venture capital firm Majuven.

Tech-focused media network TechStorm closes Series A funding, enlarges footprint in Asia | KrASIA

Tech-focused media network TechStorm closes Series A funding, enlarges footprint in Asia

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Ursula Florene

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

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

TikTok

In the second half of last year, India banned over 250 Chinese apps including TikTok, Vigo, Likee, and PubG citing cybersecurity concerns.

TikTok and others mull over taking Indian government to court over the ban on Chinese apps | KrASIA

TikTok and others mull over taking Indian government to court over the ban on Chinese apps

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Along the way, they explore how architecture can achieve eternity through sustainable construction.

[Tuning in] Architect duo promote community education through construction | KrASIA

[Tuning in] Architect duo promote community education through construction

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Julianna Wu

Kuaishou IPO to raise at least USD 5 billion

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

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

Short Video

The app saw a drop in daily and monthly active users in the second half of 2020.

KEY STAT | Kuaishou prepares for the biggest IPO since Uber | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Kuaishou prepares for the biggest IPO since Uber

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

E-commerce

AnyMind says it has now access to close to 200,000 influencers.

Adtech firm AnyMind expands direct-to-consumer business with another acquisition | KrASIA

Adtech firm AnyMind expands direct-to-consumer business with another acquisition

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

Entertainment

Disney+ Hotstar was launched in September 2020 after the Walt Disney Company acquired Star India’s parent company 21st Century Fox.

Disney+ Hotstar pulls in 2.5 million subscribers in Indonesia, surpassing Netflix | KrASIA

Disney+ Hotstar pulls in 2.5 million subscribers in Indonesia, surpassing Netflix

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Tech in Asia

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

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"Currently, 25% of Gostream's revenue comes from markets outside of Vietnam, including India, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia," said the co-founder.

VinaCapital backs livestreaming firm Gostream to supercharge Southeast Asia’s live-commerce market | KrASIA

VinaCapital backs livestreaming firm Gostream to supercharge Southeast Asia’s live-commerce market

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Stephanie Li

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

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

Tencent

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

Augmented and Virtual Reality

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

Music

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Chinese entertainment firms are betting on the booming trend, but will virtual shows remain a thing after the pandemic?

Virtual concerts to break through to the mainstream, or just a passing fad? | KrASIA

Virtual concerts to break through to the mainstream, or just a passing fad?

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

Several high-profile ByteDance products flopped or failed to gain steam.