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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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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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Photo of Rob Schimek, group CEO of Bolttech.

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”

Venture Capital | KrASIA Archives

Indonesia

Saudi Arabia

Deals in brief: Lenovo’s Leshines gains Saudi backing, Ampd Energy and Ensonic secure funding, Swiggy bags USD 606 million from anchor investors, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Lenovo’s Leshines gains Saudi backing, Ampd Energy and Ensonic secure funding, Swiggy bags USD 606 million from anchor investors, and more

Philippines

Deals in brief: Insider raises USD 500 million, UOB FinLab funds ASEAN green tech pilots, six China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Insider raises USD 500 million, UOB FinLab funds ASEAN green tech pilots, six China deals, and more

Beijing is backing strategic tech like drones and chips as general venture funds dry up.

China's "entrepreneurship for everyone" era ends as state sets agenda | KrASIA

China&#8217;s &#8220;entrepreneurship for everyone&#8221; era ends as state sets agenda

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

Deals in brief: 81Ravens raises funding, Honor secures investment ahead of IPO, five other China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: 81Ravens raises funding, Honor secures investment ahead of IPO, five other China deals, and more

Vietnam

Deals in brief: Coolmate and PangoCDP secure funding, Chickin confirms Series A+ round, eight China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Coolmate and PangoCDP secure funding, Chickin confirms Series A+ round, eight China deals, and more

In an uncommon VC move, HongShan teams up with Li-Ning to drive the sportswear brand’s international growth.

HongShan and Li-Ning form rare joint venture to fuel global expansion | KrASIA

HongShan and Li-Ning form rare joint venture to fuel global expansion

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

Gobi Partners

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

Deals in brief: Finfra secures USD 2.5 million, Gobi Partners invests in DCAP through GDIV fund, HSBC backs BuzzAR in MENA expansion, and more | KrASIA

Venture Capital

Deals in brief: Lenovo’s Leshines gains Saudi backing, Ampd Energy and Ensonic secure funding, Swiggy bags USD 606 million from anchor investors, and more

Deals in brief: Insider raises USD 500 million, UOB FinLab funds ASEAN green tech pilots, six China deals, and more

China’s “entrepreneurship for everyone” era ends as state sets agenda

Deals in brief: 81Ravens raises funding, Honor secures investment ahead of IPO, five other China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Coolmate and PangoCDP secure funding, Chickin confirms Series A+ round, eight China deals, and more

HongShan and Li-Ning form rare joint venture to fuel global expansion

Deals in brief: Finfra secures USD 2.5 million, Gobi Partners invests in DCAP through GDIV fund, HSBC backs BuzzAR in MENA expansion, and more

Deals in brief: Supermom confirms Series B round, Clime Capital backs Indonesia’s Hijau, Waymo raises USD 5.6 billion, and more

Deals in brief: Tin Men Capital leads GlobalTix’s Series B round, WhiteCoat acquires Good Doctor, ten China deals, and more

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How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands?

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

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