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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.

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

East Asia

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

Pinduoduo

Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

Shein

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

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

TikTok

TikTok Shop

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

TikTok’s struggles set a precedent for Chinese cross-border platforms like Temu and Shein as global markets fracture.

E-commerce faces a new frontier amid TikTok’s trials and Temu’s rise | KrASIA

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E-commerce faces a new frontier amid TikTok’s trials and Temu’s rise

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

KrASIA

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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Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xiaomi

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

Gaming

Xiaomi’s new tech could transform tablets into gaming devices, tapping into a fresh revenue stream.

Turning tablets into consoles? Xiaomi’s WinPlay engine is on it | KrASIA

Turning tablets into consoles? Xiaomi’s WinPlay engine is on it

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

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

Deep Tech

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

Entertainment

Hits like Horizon of Khufu are drawing attention to room-scale VR. Still, it has yet to secure its place as a staple of entertainment culture.

Room-scale VR is sparking interest, but will the trend last? | KrASIA

Room-scale VR is sparking interest, but will the trend last?

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

Venture Capital

Venture Capital | KrASIA Archives

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Indonesia

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

Vietnam

Smaller companies could turn to local listings, lifting the region's performance.

Southeast Asia's IPOs poised for rebound in 2025, but clouds loom | KrASIA

Southeast Asia&#8217;s IPOs poised for rebound in 2025, but clouds loom

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Nikkei Asia

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

Investment

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

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

Deals in brief: Endowus adds USD 17.5 million in round extension, Employment Hero acquires Humi, recent China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Endowus adds USD 17.5 million in round extension, Employment Hero acquires Humi, recent China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

From left to right: Hu Xiaolei, co-founder and CTO of Xnergy; CF Tong, co-founder and CEO; and Winston Koh, co-founder and chief strategy officer.

Anthropic, an AI safety and research company, focuses on the responsible use of artificial intelligence. It is the creator of the AI assistant Claude.

Anthropic

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

Saudi Arabia

Deals in brief: Xnergy and HiFeed secure funding, Anthropic nears completion of USD 2 billion round, China’s Weimai raises Series D funding, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Xnergy and HiFeed secure funding, Anthropic nears completion of USD 2 billion round, China’s Weimai raises Series D funding, and more

Global economic uncertainty adds pressure as Chinese markets face a difficult start to 2025.

Chinese markets stumble into 2025 as global volatility looms | KrASIA

Chinese markets stumble into 2025 as global volatility looms

Photo of Kenneth Darmansjah (left) and Unggul Depirianto, CEO and CTO of Soul Parking, respectively.

Deals in brief: Soul Parking secures Series A extension, Digital Edge raises over USD 1.6 billion, ZVC launches JPY 30 billion fund, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Soul Parking secures Series A extension, Digital Edge raises over USD 1.6 billion, ZVC launches JPY 30 billion fund, and more

Deals in brief: Paper battery maker Flint lands seed funding, Pimax raises over RMB 100 million for premium VR headsets, other China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Paper battery maker Flint lands seed funding, Pimax raises over RMB 100 million for premium VR headsets, other China deals, and more

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

Alibaba

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

Cambodia

Deals in brief: Grab acquires Cambodia’s Nham24, Alibaba to sell majority stake in Sun Art and form JV with Shinsegae, 14 new China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Grab acquires Cambodia’s Nham24, Alibaba to sell majority stake in Sun Art and form JV with Shinsegae, 14 new China deals, and more

The Chinese firm has secured RMB 5 billion to target logistics assets, seizing opportunities in the real estate sector.

Insurers back CDH Investments to capitalize on China’s logistics boom | KrASIA

Insurers back CDH Investments to capitalize on China’s logistics boom

iFlytek drives voice recognition and natural language processing AI, enhancing smart assistants, language learning, and enterprise solutions.

iFlytek

Xunfei Healthcare, a division of iFlytek, applies AI to medical diagnostics, health management, and personalized care for improved patient outcomes.

Xunfei Healthcare

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

Artificial Intelligence

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

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

Medtech

Hong Kong

Spun off from iFlytek, the Hong Kong listing is a milestone for the smart healthcare firm, though challenges remain ahead.

iFlytek spinoff Xunfei Healthcare makes HKEX debut | KrASIA

iFlytek spinoff Xunfei Healthcare makes HKEX debut

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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