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

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

Artificial intelligence

The Chinese tech giant says its latest Ernie model outperforms GPT-4.5 while costing just 1% as much.

Baidu slashes AI costs with Ernie 4.5 and X1, taking on OpenAI and DeepSeek | KrASIA

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Baidu slashes AI costs with Ernie 4.5 and X1, taking on OpenAI and DeepSeek

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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.

Venture Capital

Hong Kong

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

Deals in brief: Binance secures investment from MGX, Amber International debuts on Nasdaq, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Binance secures investment from MGX, Amber International debuts on Nasdaq, latest China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

Singapore

Compete in a two-day hackathon at Alibaba Cloud’s Singapore headquarters, leveraging its AI models and tools. Register by April 3.

AI builders wanted: Alibaba Cloud’s Singapore hackathon is now open for entries | KrASIA

AI builders wanted: Alibaba Cloud’s Singapore hackathon is now open for entries

Deep Tech | KrASIA Archives

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

Apple

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

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

Smartphones

Harnessing generative AI technology effectively could help Apple bounce back from declining iPhone sales in China.

Generative AI could prove vital for Apple revival in China | KrASIA

Generative AI could prove vital for Apple revival in China

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Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

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

NVIDIA

Analysts predict faster profit growth for Nvidia than Apple's during the iPhone boom.

Nvidia stock on meteoric rise: Will earnings keep up? | KrASIA

Nvidia stock on meteoric rise: Will earnings keep up?

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

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

Creative

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

Entertainment

Rhizomatiks' first solo China show pushes boundaries between the real and virtual.

Japanese digital art exhibition explores AI risks in Shenzhen | KrASIA

Japanese digital art exhibition explores AI risks in Shenzhen

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

Energy

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

Sustainability

Production facilities and pipelines are being built in the country's vast inland regions.

China goes big on green hydrogen using renewable energy surplus | KrASIA

China goes big on green hydrogen using renewable energy surplus

In comparison to coal and natural gas, biomass utilization presents dual benefits, encompassing economic advantages alongside carbon reduction.

From waste to treasure: China turns to biomass for industrial decarbonization | KrASIA

From waste to treasure: China turns to biomass for industrial decarbonization

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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India

The Ambassador to France calls on the IEA to expand its presence in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

India can become major global hub for renewable energy, envoy says | KrASIA

India can become major global hub for renewable energy, envoy says

Inventories are shrinking, but consumer demand lags behind.

China slump drags on for Japan's chip and component suppliers | KrASIA

China slump drags on for Japan&#8217;s chip and component suppliers

iFlytek drives voice recognition and natural language processing AI, enhancing smart assistants, language learning, and enterprise solutions.

iFlytek

Thailand

Announcements

This partnership aims to increase the accuracy of Thai speech recognition technology to over 95%.

iFlytek collaborates with Zense Entertainment and Chulalongkorn University to enhance Thai speech recognition | KrASIA

iFlytek collaborates with Zense Entertainment and Chulalongkorn University to enhance Thai speech recognition

Vietnam

The country that lost out to Malaysia on big factories now boasts a burgeoning chip sector.