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

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

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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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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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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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What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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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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Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Tabby secures additional funding, Swap Energy to boost market share in Indonesia with Series A funds, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Tabby secures additional funding, Swap Energy to boost market share in Indonesia with Series A funds, multiple China and India deals, and more

Malaysia

Deals in brief: Funding Societies and Swap Energy secure funding, Temasek leads investment in Robin AI, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Funding Societies and Swap Energy secure funding, Temasek leads investment in Robin AI, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Gentari invests in offshore wind project, TiumBio and Heranova secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Gentari invests in offshore wind project, TiumBio and Heranova secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

Politics and poor returns raise questions for the longer term as Hong Kong gains traction.

China's appetite for US IPOs shows little sign of roaring back | KrASIA

China&#8217;s appetite for US IPOs shows little sign of roaring back

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Industry experts, representatives of financial institutions, and legal professionals convened earlier this month to discuss the IPO landscape in Japan, unveiling meaningful insights.

Recent JPX seminar decodes Japan's IPO potential | KrASIA

Recent JPX seminar decodes Japan&#8217;s IPO potential

Tech startups shun Singapore and Hong Kong for US SPACs. Blank-check companies in Asian financial hubs show little results.

Tech startups shun Singapore and Hong Kong for US SPACs | KrASIA

Tech startups shun Singapore and Hong Kong for US SPACs

Hong Kong IPOs suffer from business downturn and China tension. Fundraising at lowest since 2013 as lack of policy clarity hits market.

Hong Kong IPOs suffer from business downturn and China tension | KrASIA

Hong Kong IPOs suffer from business downturn and China tension

Reliable, global, liquid: Tokyo Stock Exchange is a first-class IPO destination, especially for IT-related companies looking to go public.

Reliable, global, liquid: Tokyo Stock Exchange as a first-class IPO destination | KrASIA

Reliable, global, liquid: Tokyo Stock Exchange as a first-class IPO destination

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

ByteDance

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

Douyin

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

Content

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

Short Video

Amid sluggish growth, ByteDance seems to be preparing for Douyin’s IPO. As the Beijing-based app factory hits a ceiling, it may seek funds from the public.

IPO

Deals in brief: Tabby secures additional funding, Swap Energy to boost market share in Indonesia with Series A funds, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Funding Societies and Swap Energy secure funding, Temasek leads investment in Robin AI, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Gentari invests in offshore wind project, TiumBio and Heranova secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

China’s appetite for US IPOs shows little sign of roaring back

Recent JPX seminar decodes Japan’s IPO potential