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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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Coze combines workflow logic, collaborative planning, and proprietary data access to reimagine what AI agents can do.

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta | KrASIA

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ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Kajima, a Japanese construction and engineering leader, delivers large infrastructure projects, sustainable building designs, and architectural solutions.

Kajima

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Singapore

The program will offer startups access to testbeds, funding, and a path to commercialization through real-world trials and regulatory integration.

Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector | KrASIA

Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector

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KrASIA Writers

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

Didi

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Billed as ready for mass production, the autonomous EV may set a new precedent.

GAC Aion and Didi unveil Level 4 robotaxi at Auto Shanghai | KrASIA

GAC Aion and Didi unveil Level 4 robotaxi at Auto Shanghai

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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36Kr English

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

Venture Capital

Venture Capital | KrASIA Archives

Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: 500 Global closes early-stage fund for Southeast Asian startups, Josys raises USD 93 million in its Series B round, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: 500 Global closes early-stage fund for Southeast Asian startups, Josys raises USD 93 million in its Series B round, and more

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Gideon Ng

India

Indonesia

Deals in brief: Hero MotoCorp set to back Ather Energy, Atomicwork emerges from stealth with seed funding, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Hero MotoCorp set to back Ather Energy, Atomicwork emerges from stealth with seed funding, and more

Deals in brief: Crowdworks achieves IPO milestone in South Korea, Chinese companies secure nine-figure RMB deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Crowdworks achieves IPO milestone in South Korea, Chinese companies secure nine-figure RMB deals, and more

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Deals in brief: MiyaHealth extends pre-Series A round, Chinese EV manufacturers bag significant funding, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: MiyaHealth extends pre-Series A round, Chinese EV manufacturers bag significant funding, and more

Deals in brief: Markato backed to transform B2B wholesale in Asia, three major deals in China, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Markato backed to transform B2B wholesale in Asia, three major deals in China, and more

Announcements

Having observed consistent growth in locally held assets, Amvesindo has proposed five initiatives for the consideration of Indonesia's Financial Services Authority.

Amvesindo announces new initiatives to empower Indonesia’s venture capital ecosystem | KrASIA

Amvesindo announces new initiatives to empower Indonesia’s venture capital ecosystem

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Sara Mandagie

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

Vertex Ventures funds early-stage startups in Asia, accelerating growth in fintech, internet, and deep tech sectors.

Vertex Ventures

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

Investment

Q&amp;A

The general partner of Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India draws from personal experience to describe the evolving dynamics of the region’s venture capital landscape.

Balancing growth and sustainability: Vertex Ventures' Carmen Yuen on the evolution of venture capital | KrASIA

Balancing growth and sustainability: Vertex Ventures&#8217; Carmen Yuen on the evolution of venture capital

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Taro Ishida

Vietnam

Deals in brief: MFast raises Series A funds to expand nationwide, multiple China and SEA deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: MFast raises Series A funds to expand nationwide, multiple China and SEA deals, and more

OpenAI researches advanced AI models, like ChatGPT, contributing to natural language processing, machine learning, and innovation in AI.

OpenAI

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