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T. K. Lin

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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Sudo Lim

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

Consumer Economy

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

Creative

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Outdoor apparel risks following workwear’s path: from utility to fashion to commodification.

In China, the outdoor boom is starting to look more like a fashion cycle than a lifestyle shift

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. 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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Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

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Byju’s, a former edtech unicorn, merges video lessons, quizzes, and personalized learning paths to help students excel academically.

Byju's

Dream11, India’s fantasy sports platform, engages cricket and football fans who create virtual teams to compete for prizes.

Dream11

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

India

Reliance drives digital retail, telecommunication services, and entertainment offerings, shaping India’s consumer and connectivity environment.

Reliance

Sequoia Capital finances transformative companies, guiding them through growth phases and global market entry.

Sequoia Capital

Unacademy, an online learning platform in India, provides test prep courses, video lessons, and live classes for students.

Unacademy

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

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

Gaming

The investors who KrASIA spoke with said, in the hindsight, there has never been a better year for tech startups than 2020.

Top five sectors that took center stage in India this year | KrASIA Year in Review

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Baidu

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

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

Microsoft

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

E-commerce

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

Entertainment

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

The area is the hometown of Chinese unicorns like ByteDance, Xiaomi, Didi, and Meituan.

How Zhongguancun became the innovation hub powering China's tech aspirations

How Zhongguancun became the innovation hub powering China&#8217;s tech aspirations

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Education

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

Live Streaming

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

The fresh investment would value ByteDance at USD 180 billion.

ByteDance expects to raise USD 2 billion in new round led by Sequoia and KKR

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Song Jingli

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

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

Bigo is not for sale, an insider tells 36Kr.

A Bigo VP has left over short-video app Likee's sluggish monetization growth: Report

A Bigo VP has left over short-video app Likee&#8217;s sluggish monetization growth: Report

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

ByteDance's TikTok has dislodged Instagram as the go-to platform for Indonesian influencers, but Kuaishou's Snack Video is giving TikTok a run for its money.

Chinese social apps tussle in Indonesia's influencer economy

Chinese social apps tussle in Indonesia&#8217;s influencer economy

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Khamila Mulia

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

Douyin

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

Kuaishou

Douyin Huoshan and Douyin have more than 600 million daily active users.

Former Didi executive joins ByteDance's Douyin Huoshan

Former Didi executive joins ByteDance&#8217;s Douyin Huoshan

Some of the apps being blocked in the latest blacklist have been growing well in India, the second-most-populous country in the world and one of the fastest-growing internet markets.

India bans another 43 Chinese apps citing cybersecurity concerns

ShareChat, an Indian social media platform, connects users through regional language content, memes, and community-driven discussions.

ShareChat

Sharechat has emerged as the largest TikTok competitor in India. It was reported to be in talks to raise USD 150-200 million from Microsoft and Google to expand its short video app Moj.

Google reportedly mulls snatching Indian social media startup Sharechat for USD 1 billion

Platforms need to assign content moderators for every 50 online livestreaming channels.

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How Zhongguancun became the innovation hub powering China’s tech aspirations

ByteDance expects to raise USD 2 billion in new round led by Sequoia and KKR

A Bigo VP has left over short-video app Likee’s sluggish monetization growth: Report

Chinese social apps tussle in Indonesia’s influencer economy

Former Didi executive joins ByteDance’s Douyin Huoshan

India bans another 43 Chinese apps citing cybersecurity concerns

Google reportedly mulls snatching Indian social media startup Sharechat for USD 1 billion

China blocks teens, unverified users from spending on livestreaming apps

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