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

Deals in brief: East Ventures invests in Sxored, Shieldbase and Transcelestial raise funding, HeySara enters Hong Kong with ILS acquisition, and more

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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

Focused on safety and affordability, the Chinese firm aims to address gaps in general aviation with its certified piston and hybrid engines.

Falcon Aviation eyes liftoff with low-cost, airworthy aircraft engines

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. 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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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

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Better-than-expected earnings in Greater China fuel optimism as Nike revamps its product lineup and retools its brand for growth.

Nike rallies behind “Sport Offense” strategy after surprise fiscal year showing

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

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Zoom’s video conferencing tools power remote work, online events, and virtual classrooms globally.

Zoom

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

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Between January and April, Zoom saw a 6,700% increase in free user sign-ups in India.

Video conferencing platform Zoom to strengthen its presence in India

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

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Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

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

Augmented and Virtual Reality

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

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What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

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

Entertainment

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

The USD 4.5 billion check that Google wrote for a 7.7% stake is the second-largest investment in Jio Platforms after Facebook.

From Jio Glass to 5G network, Reliance’s new announcements hint at its ambition to dominate everything digital

The Korea Communications Commission said TikTok collected personal information of users under the age of 14 without parental consent.

TikTok slapped with fine in South Korea over mishandled user data

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How do machines identify faces? Examine security measures, privacy debates, and tech frameworks driving facial recognition adoption.

Facial Recognition

Video streaming platform iQiyi developed AI that can tell apart Pikachu from Spongebob.

iQiyi, China’s Netflix, has facial recognition for animated characters

SoftBank-backed Coupang would be joining a tough battle of movie streaming players in the Southeast Asian market, including Netflix and Amazon.

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang buying Hooq digital assets

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Cindy Silviana

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

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Who you calling a Chinese app? — TikTok

As Chinese apps face scrutiny abroad, TikTok releases new transparency report

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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Whether or not you've cut the cord, it's likely that you have a few films or shows queued up online.

The tough competition of media streaming platforms in Southeast Asia

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

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Sparkle, initially an internal tool of Bilibili, is now open to content creators, advertisers, multi-channel networks, and brands.

CHINA BRIEF | Bilibili unveils marketing platform for content creators and advertisers

The novel community Kuaidian has attracted 5 million daily active users since its founding in 2017.

CHINA BRIEF | Kuaidian closes nearly USD 100 million Series C led by Sequoia Capital China

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