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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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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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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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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.

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

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

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

Video

Launched in July, Vidu AI offers compelling text-to-video generation capabilities, focusing on efficiency, consistency across formats, and a specialization in anime-style videos.

Can Shengshu’s Vidu AI text-to-video generator outcompete its rivals? | KrASIA

Can Shengshu’s Vidu AI text-to-video generator outcompete its rivals?

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Bilibili

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Lu Fanxi, the architect of Bilibili’s original content success, steps down after pushing for more diverse content formats.

Lu Fanxi departs Bilibili, marking a shift in content strategy | KrASIA

Lu Fanxi departs Bilibili, marking a shift in content strategy

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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Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

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

Tencent

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

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

Gaming

Apple and Tencent square off again—this time over China’s booming minigames market.

WeChat stays on iPhones as Tencent and Apple spar over minigame revenues | KrASIA

WeChat stays on iPhones as Tencent and Apple spar over minigame revenues

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

East Asia

MiniMax, a Chinese company, develops large models and generative AI tools. It is known for the Talkie chatbot and Hailuo AI, a multimodal AI platform.

MiniMax

China's MiniMax has unveiled Hailuo AI, its proprietary text-to-video model, entering the fray in the fast-evolving world of AI video generation.

MiniMax’s Hailuo AI text-to-video generator: How does it stack up? | KrASIA

MiniMax’s Hailuo AI text-to-video generator: How does it stack up?

Black Myth: Wukong’s success has triggered a new era of competition in China’s gaming industry, leaving game companies scrambling for strategy.

Black Myth: Wukong stirs China’s gaming industry as a fierce “arms race” looms | KrASIA

Black Myth: Wukong stirs China’s gaming industry as a fierce “arms race” looms

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

Fashion

Despite a strong first quarter, HLA’s Q2 financials paint a different picture—investors are concerned.

HLA’s stock drops after strong start to 2024: What went wrong in Q2? | KrASIA

HLA’s stock drops after strong start to 2024: What went wrong in Q2?

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

Creator Economy

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

Music

From a casual dinner in Shenzhen, Maono has blossomed into a niche microphone business with millions of users globally.

This former BYD employee started a microphone business, now it has six million customers worldwide | KrASIA

This former BYD employee started a microphone business, now it has six million customers worldwide

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

Entertainment

Artificial intelligence

New services can automate backgrounds, coloring, and other time-consuming work.

Japan's anime industry looks to AI to solve labor crunch | KrASIA

Japan&#8217;s anime industry looks to AI to solve labor crunch

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

Retail

Thailand

FMG's Benlai chain adds more Chinese stores and plans overseas debut in Thailand.