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

China

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Sohu, a Chinese internet company, offers diverse services including news aggregation, online gaming, and video streaming.

Sohu

A one-time tax reversal at its gaming unit drove headline earnings, not an improvement in fundamentals.

Sohu’s Q4 profit swing masks operating losses and volatile revenue base

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An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Sudo Lim

From left to right: Joseph Lin, investment manager at Kymco Capital; Gary Ting, CEO of Kymco Capital; Kantinan Tunveenukoon, CEO of Sleek EV; and Ong Zhang Quan, COO of Sleek EV.

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

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

Southeast Asia

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.

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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 and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Sleek EV and Polybee raise funding, Sea Limited backs Noematrix, eight other China investments, and more

The Chinese company is seeking funds to expand into integrated home security solutions.

Baidu-backed smart lock maker Lockin applies for Hong Kong IPO

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

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

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

The company also plans to open a "Transparency Center" in its Los Angeles office to give outside observers access to its content moderation and data practices.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance limits domestic employees' access to overseas products, report says

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance limits domestic employees&#8217; access to overseas products, report says

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

Entertainment

In April alone, TikTok generated USD 78 million in revenue, surpassing Youtube.

CHINA BRIEF | TikTok owner ByteDance's 2019 net profit exceeded USD 3 billion

CHINA BRIEF | TikTok owner ByteDance&#8217;s 2019 net profit exceeded USD 3 billion

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The world's most valuable startup continues its horizontal expansion while targetting international markets.

KEY STAT | TikTok owner ByteDance waltzs into USD 100 billion valuation club

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Julianna Wu

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

Live Streaming

Among JOYY's 520.1 million mobile monthly active users, 77% are from overseas markets.

CHINA BRIEF | JOYY's Q1 revenues up 49.6% YoY but net income declines

CHINA BRIEF | JOYY&#8217;s Q1 revenues up 49.6% YoY but net income declines

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

The firm's value has risen more than a third within two years.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance's market capitalization hits between USD 100 billion and USD 140 billion

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance&#8217;s market capitalization hits between USD 100 billion and USD 140 billion

The 58-year-old businessman will also serve as chief operating officer of ByteDance.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance hires ex-Disney executive as new TikTok CEO

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YY's Likee already has over 115 million monthly active users worldwide and is growing fast.

Video | Is Likee becoming the next TikTok?

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James Chan

The accelerator was launched in March with a USD 125 million fund.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance's founder donates USD 10 million to COVID-19 therapeutics accelerator project backed by Bill Gates

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance&#8217;s founder donates USD 10 million to COVID-19 therapeutics accelerator project backed by Bill Gates

What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

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The world’s most valuable startup is hiring in Singapore and other locations around the globe.

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CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance limits domestic employees’ access to overseas products, report says

CHINA BRIEF | TikTok owner ByteDance’s 2019 net profit exceeded USD 3 billion

KEY STAT | TikTok owner ByteDance waltzs into USD 100 billion valuation club

CHINA BRIEF | JOYY’s Q1 revenues up 49.6% YoY but net income declines

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance’s market capitalization hits between USD 100 billion and USD 140 billion

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance hires ex-Disney executive as new TikTok CEO

Video | Is Likee becoming the next TikTok?

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance’s founder donates USD 10 million to COVID-19 therapeutics accelerator project backed by Bill Gates

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