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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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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).

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The ambitious leadership behind ByteDance is planning international expansion while leaving the China market to trusted hands who created Douyin and TikTok.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Meet the people behind the most downloaded social app amid COVID-19 outbreak

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Julianna Wu

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

Gaming

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AET Fund is currently in talks with up to 15 Indian startups for investments.

We will launch a content platform for kids in India: Q&A with Yuki Kawamura of AET Fund

We will launch a content platform for kids in India: Q&#038;A with Yuki Kawamura of AET Fund

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

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In 2018, ByteDance invested USD 100 million in India, while last year it said it would invest USD 1 billion in the country over the next three years.

ByteDance's short video duo TikTok and Douyin cross two billion downloads with India accounting for one third of installs

ByteDance&#8217;s short video duo TikTok and Douyin cross two billion downloads with India accounting for one third of installs

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

CHINA BRIEF | Kuaishou releases new short-video app targeting overseas market

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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Indian netizens are hungry for short-video content, but localization proves challenging in a fragmented and competitive market.

Chinese app hopes to expand on success of TikTok in India: Inside China's Startups

Chinese app hopes to expand on success of TikTok in India: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

The short-video platform hit 518 million monthly active users in March.

CHINA BRIEF | Douyin adds video call function supporting beauty filters

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

Consumer Economy

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

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The entertainment giant demands compensation worth over USD 400,000.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance's Douyin sues Guangzhou-based firm for trademark infringement

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance&#8217;s Douyin sues Guangzhou-based firm for trademark infringement

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

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

Artificial Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

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They lead companies such as ByteDance, Pinduoduo, and DJI.

Video | These young CEOs are behind some of the most innovative Chinese companies

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BIGO Technologies co-founder and president Jason Hu speaking at an event in Singapore. Courtesy of BIGO Technologies via South China Morning Post.

A short video app owned by Singapore-based BIGO Technologies is now the seventh-most downloaded non-gaming app in the world.

Singapore-based Likee, led by a former factory worker, is gaining ground on TikTok

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