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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.

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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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Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Kajima, a Japanese construction and engineering leader, delivers large infrastructure projects, sustainable building designs, and architectural solutions.

Kajima

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

Sustainability

The program will offer startups access to testbeds, funding, and a path to commercialization through real-world trials and regulatory integration.

Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector | KrASIA

Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector

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

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Increased renewable energy usage has reduced the environmental cost of sales growth.

Japan companies cut CO2 emissions while expanding businesses, study shows | KrASIA

Japan companies cut CO2 emissions while expanding businesses, study shows

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

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The absence of human factor can be an attraction for younger generations.

Is Japan's "unmanned" hospitality dehumanizing, or a selling point? | KrASIA

Is Japan&#8217;s &#8220;unmanned&#8221; hospitality dehumanizing, or a selling point?

India and France draw closer while the US and UK have snubbed the "inclusive" declaration.

Modi calls for AI governance and standards at Paris AI summit | KrASIA

Modi calls for AI governance and standards at Paris AI summit

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

As DeepSeek gains traction, Nvidia stumbles, OpenAI adjusts, and investors weigh the future of AI.

DeepSeek’s open-source AI roils markets, sending tech stocks into a tailspin | KrASIA

DeepSeek’s open-source AI roils markets, sending tech stocks into a tailspin

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

Despite a sharp decline in AI inference costs, Baidu’s CEO cautions that the industry still lacks a breakthrough app to justify massive spending.

“You just cannot stop investing,” says Baidu’s Robin Li as AI costs plummet | KrASIA

“You just cannot stop investing,” says Baidu’s Robin Li as AI costs plummet

OpenAI researches advanced AI models, like ChatGPT, contributing to natural language processing, machine learning, and innovation in AI.

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

The OpenAI CEO acknowledged DeepSeek’s achievements but stopped short of calling its approach revolutionary.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman weighs in on DeepSeek, says it did “nice work” | KrASIA

OpenAI’s Sam Altman weighs in on DeepSeek, says it did “nice work”

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

GAC’s latest GoMate robot taps into automaker tech but is designed for commercial applications beyond assembly lines.

GAC’s new humanoid robot is skipping the factory floor—here’s why | KrASIA

GAC’s new humanoid robot is skipping the factory floor—here’s why

Shares of chip-testing equipment maker Advantest tumbled amid a shift away from hardware.

As DeepSeek inspires AI underdogs, Japan software stocks surge | KrASIA

As DeepSeek inspires AI underdogs, Japan software stocks surge

The AI upstart has overtaken ByteDance’s Doubao and is closing in on ChatGPT, but scrutiny is mounting.