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Securing China’s commitment to reduce plastic production will be crucial for an effective treaty to combat plastic pollution.

Global plastic treaty talks could hinge on China pledging to curb plastic production | KrASIA

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Global plastic treaty talks could hinge on China pledging to curb plastic production

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Venture capital is a type of private equity, a form of financing that is provided by firms or funds to small, early-stage, emerging firms that are deemed to have high growth potential, or which have demonstrated high growth.

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India

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

Deals in brief: Sfermion and Amber Group lead USD 1.8 million investment in Anichess, 11 China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Sfermion and Amber Group lead USD 1.8 million investment in Anichess, 11 China and India deals, and more

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Deals in brief: BillEase and Prep secure funding, Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional initiate MYR 3 billion fund with two partners, Thunes to acquire Tilia, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: BillEase and Prep secure funding, Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional initiate MYR 3 billion fund with two partners, Thunes to acquire Tilia, and more

Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. 

Entertainment

Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight.

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ByteDance or Beijing ByteDance Technology Co Ltd. is a Chinese Internet technology company operating several machine learning-enabled content platforms, headquartered in Beijing. It was founded by Zhang Yiming in 2012. ByteDance's core product, Toutiao, is a popular content platform in China.

Bytedance

After significant investments in gaming and facing a lack of commensurate success, ByteDance appears poised to conclude its venture in the gaming sector by winding down Nuverse.

ByteDance to wind down Nuverse, signaling exit from gaming sector | KrASIA

ByteDance to wind down Nuverse, signaling exit from gaming sector

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Gideon Ng

In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals.

Read the stories about Augmented reality (AR), Virtual reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR), know about the trendings and the future of VR/AR/MR industry. 

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This Japanese beverage company made waves by featuring an AI-generated character in its latest commercial. Beyond the hype, can such creations truly outshine their human counterparts?

Fear the byte: What you should know about AI-generated characters | KrASIA

Fear the byte: What you should know about AI-generated characters

A weekly newsletter analyzing the pros and cons of emerging technology. Published every Thursday.

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Tencent Holdings Limited is a Chinese multinational investment holding conglomerate whose subsidiaries specialize in various Internet-related services and products, entertainment, artificial intelligence and technology both in China and globally.

Tencent

The game industry is the economic sector involved in the development, marketing, and monetization of games. It encompasses dozens of job disciplines and its component parts employ thousands of people worldwide.

Gaming

Join Tencent Cloud on November 9 to explore the evolving landscape of new-age consumer behavior.

Tencent Cloud explores the future of e-commerce, gaming, and livestreaming with Digital Industry Singapore | KrASIA

Tencent Cloud explores the future of e-commerce, gaming, and livestreaming with Digital Industry Singapore

Web3

In Happitat, players can virtually engage with Singapore's rich culture and landmarks, redefining the way we experience the Lion City.

Happitat in The Sandbox offers fresh way to experience Singapore | KrASIA

Happitat in The Sandbox offers fresh way to experience Singapore

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet and technology. 

Alibaba

The live-selling influencer's outburst highlights perils of relying on stars.

China's 'Lipstick King' leaves Alibaba with a livestreaming dilemma | KrASIA

China&#8217;s &#8216;Lipstick King&#8217; leaves Alibaba with a livestreaming dilemma

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The free flow of information on the internet faces potential threats as companies opt to impose charges for API access.

The API Dilemma: Balancing Access and Cost in the Digital Ecosystem | KrASIA

The API Dilemma: Balancing Access and Cost in the Digital Ecosystem

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Tiktok

E-commerce is the activity of buying or selling of products on online services or over the Internet. 

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With the spread of Internet global accessing (fastest Internet broadband connection TCP with accumulator cables and semi-fast connection), Short Video services have become very popular online. 

Short Video

US consumers are still choosing these apps despite privacy concerns, suggesting that they provide a superior user experience.

The Allure of Chinese Apps: Factors Behind Their Rise in the US | KrASIA

The Allure of Chinese Apps: Factors Behind Their Rise in the US

The region’s thriving gaming culture is driving technology innovation, shaping social interactions, and powering the creative economy.

Leveling Up: The Transformative Impact of Gaming Culture on Southeast Asian Society and Technology | KrASIA

Leveling Up: The Transformative Impact of Gaming Culture on Southeast Asian Society and Technology

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Degen Hill

A deep dive into the realm of virtual influencers and the quest to determine whether they're an ingenious marketing evolution or a digital mirage that obscures reality.