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

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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.

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Creative | KrASIA Archives

TikTok & Douyin's global revenue, October 2020: USD 115 million

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

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

TikTok

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

Live Streaming

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

Short Video

Approximately 86% of TikTok’s revenue came from Douyin in China.

KEY STAT | Tiktok and Douyin are the top-grossing apps worldwide for the seventh month | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Tiktok and Douyin are the top-grossing apps worldwide for the seventh month

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Julianna Wu

Daily average active users of Honor of Kings, 2020: 100 million

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

Tencent

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

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The Tencent blockbuster mobile game is also the top-grossing title in the world.

KEY STAT | Honor of Kings sets new world record with 100 million daily average players | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Honor of Kings sets new world record with 100 million daily average players

ClanConnect takes guess work out of influencer marketing

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

ClanConnect provides brands with the real-time data about posts made by influencers for marketing campaigns.

ClanConnect takes guess work out of influencer marketing | Startup Stories | KrASIA

ClanConnect takes guess work out of influencer marketing | Startup Stories

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Avanish Tiwary

China, Japan, and the US were the top three markets for player spending.

Genshin Impact rakes in USD 250 million in its first month, outpacing Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile | KrASIA

Genshin Impact rakes in USD 250 million in its first month, outpacing Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile

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

Pomelo's e-commerce sales grew 250% since the pandemic

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

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

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Q&amp;A

Producing inspiring content and building a community are the next big trends in the fashion retail sector, says Pomelo's CEO.

'Our e-commerce business grew 250% from the lockdown': Q&A with Pomelo CEO David Jou | KrASIA

&#8216;Our e-commerce business grew 250% from the lockdown&#8217;: Q&#038;A with Pomelo CEO David Jou

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Stephanie Li

Paronym closes USD 6.5 million Series B round

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

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

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Paronym offers a SaaS platform named TIG, which allows users to tag info onto objects in videos.

Japanese startup Paronym closes USD 6.5 million Series B round to expand presence in Thailand | KrASIA

Japanese startup Paronym closes USD 6.5 million Series B round to expand presence in Thailand

Events will be mostly hybrid, says GlobalSign.in CEO

The events industry has been slow to adopt technology, but the pandemic has changed everything.

The event industry is moving toward a hybrid future: Q&A with GlobalSign.in CEO Veemal Gungadin | KrASIA

The event industry is moving toward a hybrid future: Q&#038;A with GlobalSign.in CEO Veemal Gungadin

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Khamila Mulia

Nvidia employs 100 Palestinian engineers

More than 100 Palestinian engineers will be employed directly by Nvidia, after working as external contractors for Mellanox. Courtesy of Nvidia via NoCamels.

Mellanox is one of just several companies with Palestinian workers in the West Bank and Gaza.

Nvidia will employ 100 Palestinian engineers previously outsourced by Mellanox | KrASIA

Nvidia will employ 100 Palestinian engineers previously outsourced by Mellanox

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NoCamels

ava gram

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virtual influencer

They are not made of flesh and blood, but with their perfect looks and polished personalities, virtual influencers like Ava are breaking new ground.

'I'm as real as you think I am': Q&A with Ava Gram, virtual influencer | KrASIA

&#8216;I&#8217;m as real as you think I am&#8217;: Q&#038;A with Ava Gram, virtual influencer

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