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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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Good talent strategies and business models can give startups an edge in the age of generative AI.

How startups can thrive in the generative AI era | KrASIA

How startups can thrive in the generative AI era

Christopher Lewin is an AI and data capability leader at Deloitte Asia Pacific. With over 15 years of experience as a Deloitte practitioner, he specializes in delivering AI, data, analytics, and automation solutions to clients across various industries such as banking, insurance, telecommunications, and energy and resources. His work involves the integration of AI and Generative AI to automate clients’ value chains, unlocking insights and optimizing their operations.

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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

In addition to the upgraded AI model, Baidu also unveiled PaddlePaddle 3.0, the latest version of its deep learning platform.

Baidu deepens foothold in Chinese AI market with Ernie 4.0 upgrade | KrASIA

Baidu deepens foothold in Chinese AI market with Ernie 4.0 upgrade

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

Top-notch hardware is just a pile of meaningless silicon without software of commensurate quality.

Why software may be a bigger hurdle (than hardware) for semiconductor companies | KrASIA

Why software may be a bigger hurdle (than hardware) for semiconductor companies

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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How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

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Tying ESG metrics to executive compensation isn't a perfect approach, but it offers companies a pathway toward implementation.

How should companies integrate ESG considerations into their business? | KrASIA

How should companies integrate ESG considerations into their business?

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

Lawmakers are taking aim at devices used by many first responders.

DJI to the rescue? US police want China drones despite Washington clampdown | KrASIA

DJI to the rescue? US police want China drones despite Washington clampdown

What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

New opportunities on the horizon offer Chinese companies the chance to make headway in the global peptide industry.

Riding GLP-1 wave, China set to lead the charge in peptide industry growth | KrASIA

Riding GLP-1 wave, China set to lead the charge in peptide industry growth

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

DingTalk has formed a joint team for this initiative and will initially focus on serving the needs of Chinese companies overseas.

Alibaba’s DingTalk targets overseas expansion amid SaaS market slowdown | KrASIA

Alibaba’s DingTalk targets overseas expansion amid SaaS market slowdown

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Governments shy from common rules, creating uncertainty for businesses.

From China to Singapore, Asia's AI policy "gaps" pose headaches for business | KrASIA

From China to Singapore, Asia&#8217;s AI policy &#8220;gaps&#8221; pose headaches for business

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

Chinese home energy storage companies are pivoting to Africa, only to find a market not yet ripe for opportunities.