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

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How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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Artificial intelligence

From generating assets to building entire virtual worlds, AI is set to accelerate and reshape game development.

AI-powered tools like Tripo could make game development faster, smarter, and more creative | KrASIA

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AI-powered tools like Tripo could make game development faster, smarter, and more creative

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

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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.

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

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

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

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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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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Gaming | KrASIA Archives

US-Listed YY Spins off Game Streaming Unit Huya for IPO to Fuel Expansion

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

Before the ban, the Indian gaming market has largely been dominated by China-based developers.

Indian game developers set to gain from PUBG-ban | KrASIA

Indian game developers set to gain from PUBG-ban

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Tausif Alam

From e-sports team to entertainment company: EVOS Esports

Q&amp;A

The firm manages 15 professional e-sports teams in Southeast Asia.

Evolving from an e-sports team to an entertainment company: Q&A with EVOS Esports CSO Teng Jen Ang | KrASIA

Evolving from an e-sports team to an entertainment company: Q&#038;A with EVOS Esports CSO Teng Jen Ang

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Khamila Mulia

Total revenue of China's mobile game market, Q3 2020: USD 7.6 billion

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Tencent

Tencent's blockbuster title Honor of Kings remains the top-grossing mobile game.

KEY STAT | China's mobile gaming market observes strong revenue growth despite COVID-19 | KrASIA

KEY STAT | China&#8217;s mobile gaming market observes strong revenue growth despite COVID-19

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Julianna Wu

E-sports startup EVOS bags USD 12 million

Southeast Asia's e-sports industry generated game revenues of USD 4.4 billion in 2019, with year-on-year growth of 16%.

E-sports startup EVOS bags USD 12 million in a Series B round | KrASIA

E-sports startup EVOS bags USD 12 million in a Series B round

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Stephanie Li

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

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

Entertainment

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

Live Streaming

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

The rivaling pair is facing new competitors.

Huya-Douyu merger creates a livestreaming behemoth under the control of Tencent | KrASIA

Huya-Douyu merger creates a livestreaming behemoth under the control of Tencent

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Wency Chen

Hero Boosting supports frustrated gamers who either don’t have the time or patience to succeed in a game, or those who want to get certain game rewards.

This Singaporean makes money from playing games for others | KrASIA

This Singaporean makes money from playing games for others

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Tencent will have 67.5% of the voting power in the combined livestreaming giant.

China’s two largest esports streaming platforms announce merger | KrASIA

China’s two largest esports streaming platforms announce merger

miHoYo's Genshin Impact on track to gross RMB 1 billion

Genshin Impact adopts the gacha mechanic, allowing players to spend in-game virtual currency that they buy with real-world cash.

miHoYo's hit title Genshin Impact on track to gross RMB 1 billion despite mixed reviews | KrASIA

miHoYo&#8217;s hit title Genshin Impact on track to gross RMB 1 billion despite mixed reviews

Genshin Impact hit over 17 million downloads four days after its debut on September 28.