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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.

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Services

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

Content

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

Creative

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

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

Live Streaming

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

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

Short Video

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

Video

Douyin’s content ecosystem offers brands a path to adapt to shifting consumer habits, engage users, and drive demand across channels.

How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands? | KrASIA

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How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands?

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

KrASIA

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in 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

Malaysia

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

CATL

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

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

Energy

CATL’s “Choco-Swap” system reimagines EV batteries as assets, shaping a new business paradigm that maximizes utility and profitability.

From power to profit: CATL turns EV batteries into financial assets with “Choco-Swap” | KrASIA

From power to profit: CATL turns EV batteries into financial assets with “Choco-Swap”

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

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The days when students need to use different campus apps for choosing class modules, paying for food, and getting into dormitories are numbered - Chinese education ministry has recently announced its plan to survey and regulate campus apps.

The Chinese education ministry wants to clamp down on the proliferation of campus apps | KrASIA

The Chinese education ministry wants to clamp down on the proliferation of campus apps

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Luna Lin

Acadsoc

The English language is big business in China.

Hong Kong-based edtech startup Acadsoc secures eight-figure Series C1 financing round | KrASIA

Hong Kong-based edtech startup Acadsoc secures eight-figure Series C1 financing round

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Robin Moh

With a rising middle class, Golden Education found a surge in demand for financial education in China.

Finance education platform Golden Education scored RMB80m from Hillhouse Capital and Morgan Stanley with 3M active users on top of 50K corporate clients | KrASIA

Finance education platform Golden Education scored RMB80m from Hillhouse Capital and Morgan Stanley with 3M active users on top of 50K corporate clients

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DeFang Tang

KaDa story has more than 10 million users worldwide.

Children digital library KaDa Story plans to go global after 100 million RMB of Series A+ funding | KrASIA

Children digital library KaDa Story plans to go global after 100 million RMB of Series A+ funding

The founder believes that building a platform is not enough, the app only needs good products.

Family and parenting platform QinBaoBao scored RMB hundreds of millions Series C as demand for quality education rises | KrASIA

Family and parenting platform QinBaoBao scored RMB hundreds of millions Series C as demand for quality education rises

As long as the teacher has a WeChat account, a ‘class’ can be registered and announcement can be made.

E-learning platform 17smile wins more than 10 million RMB in Series A+ by serving teachers not schools | KrASIA

E-learning platform 17smile wins more than 10 million RMB in Series A+ by serving teachers not schools

Finger, launched in December 2015, offers online courses of more than ten instruments.

Music education platform Finger wins RMB 100 million Series B to expand into offline market | KrASIA

Music education platform Finger wins RMB 100 million Series B to expand into offline market

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

Guest speaker Allen Zhu shared about AI, entrepreneurship, and bits of his experience as a veteran Internet VC.