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

ByteDance

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

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

Douyin

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

Consumer Services

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

Content

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

Creative

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

E-commerce

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

Live Streaming

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

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

Douyin’s content ecosystem offers brands a path to adapt to shifting consumer habits, engage users, and drive demand across channels.

How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands? | KrASIA

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How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands?

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

KrASIA

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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36Kr English

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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.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

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

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

Malaysia

Singapore

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

CATL

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

CATL’s “Choco-Swap” system reimagines EV batteries as assets, shaping a new business paradigm that maximizes utility and profitability.

From power to profit: CATL turns EV batteries into financial assets with “Choco-Swap” | KrASIA

From power to profit: CATL turns EV batteries into financial assets with “Choco-Swap”

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

Travel | KrASIA Archives

Mobility

Transportation

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

It covers Asia, Africa, Europe and Oceania and America now.

China's Ctrip teams up with 10 ride-hailers worldwide to offer mobility service in 785 cities | KrASIA

China&#8217;s Ctrip teams up with 10 ride-hailers worldwide to offer mobility service in 785 cities

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Song Jingli

The number of visitors from Southeast Asia to Japan is on the rise.

Indonesia's Traveloka integrates tickets for Japanese trains on its platform for seamless travel | KrASIA

Indonesia&#8217;s Traveloka integrates tickets for Japanese trains on its platform for seamless travel

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Khamila Mulia

Competition between venture-backed hotel-tech chains will bring down prices and force smaller players to change their ways.

As OYO casts its shadow on Southeast Asia, it's adapt or die for traditional budget hotels | KrASIA

As OYO casts its shadow on Southeast Asia, it&#8217;s adapt or die for traditional budget hotels

TikTok will train Vietnam's tourism partners to promote destinations via the short video app

TikTok signs agreement to help promote Vietnam’s tourism | KrASIA

TikTok signs agreement to help promote Vietnam’s tourism

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Thu Huong Le

PouchNation will be Traveloka’s on-ground tech partner for events and activities.

Traveloka leads investment in Singapore-based event tech platform PouchNation | KrASIA

Traveloka leads investment in Singapore-based event tech platform PouchNation

Startups will also receive help with their visa applications.

Singapore launches accelerator program targeting travel tech startups | KrASIA

Singapore launches accelerator program targeting travel tech startups

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Zhixin Tan

digital insurance

indonesia

Traveloka

More and more digital platforms are launching insurance products

Traveloka offers a home protection insurance during the holiday season | KrASIA

Traveloka offers a home protection insurance during the holiday season

YouTrip

Armed with fresh funds, YouTrip eyes the fast-growing Southeast Asian outbound traveler market.

Singaporean mobile wallet YouTrip rakes in USD 25.5 million in pre-Series A round | KrASIA

Singaporean mobile wallet YouTrip rakes in USD 25.5 million in pre-Series A round

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Robin Moh

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

Alibaba

Fliggy

Tmall

Tourism

About 40% of merchants in areas frequented by Chinese tourists accepted Chinese mobile payments in 2018.

Tmall International sees sky-high jump in tourism and sales over May holiday | KrASIA

Tmall International sees sky-high jump in tourism and sales over May holiday

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