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

China

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

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

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

Gaming

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

Live Streaming

What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

Music

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

From a casual dinner in Shenzhen, Maono has blossomed into a niche microphone business with millions of users globally.

This former BYD employee started a microphone business, now it has six million customers worldwide

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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.

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

Deals in brief: BillEase secures Series C funding, AC Ventures joins Oatside’s Series B round, seven China deals, and more

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

East Asia

Haidilao

Zhang Junjie, founder of Chagee, joins Haidilao as an independent director, hinting at possible expansion into tea beverages.

Chagee’s founder joins Haidilao’s board, signaling potential tea venture

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

Deep Tech

Arc'teryx extends its legacy of innovation by partnering with Skip to create the MO/GO exoskeleton pants.

With a futuristic exoskeleton, Arc'teryx scales new heights in the outdoor sector

With a futuristic exoskeleton, Arc&#8217;teryx scales new heights in the outdoor sector

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

Didi

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Japan

Deals in brief: Didi takes stake in AutoAi, Validus secures USD 50 million debt facility from HSBC, Genesia Ventures backs LaLa, and more

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

AI Infrastructure

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

Autonomous Vehicles

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

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

Mobility

Xpeng’s new chip, designed to meet the demands of end-to-end large models, aims to push the company closer to achieving full autonomous driving.

Xpeng’s new chip powers its push toward full driving autonomy

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Consumer Economy

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

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

Retail

Thailand

FMG's Benlai chain adds more Chinese stores and plans overseas debut in Thailand.

China's answer to Zara has a sister brand that ditches jeans for yoga pants

China&#8217;s answer to Zara has a sister brand that ditches jeans for yoga pants

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

Pinduoduo

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

Temu

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

E-commerce

As PDD's global challenges grow, its once unstoppable growth engine shows signs of strain.

As Temu nears profitability, can it reverse PDD's market freefall?

As Temu nears profitability, can it reverse PDD&#8217;s market freefall?

Indonesia

Deals in brief: TransTRACK secures USD 12 million for Southeast Asia push, Lokatani nets pre-seed funding, Living Lab Ventures backs Lamudi parent DCG, and more

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

Artificial Intelligence

Hong Kong

The company was added to the Hong Kong Stock Connect program the same day it released the forecast.

China’s “Palantir equivalent” Xunce forecasts strong revenue growth amid AI data surge

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IPO Zaozhidao

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

Transportation

CEO He Xiaopeng said a leap from Level 2 to Level 4 autonomy is feasible.

Xpeng reframes autonomous driving as AI deployment in the physical world

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Cheng Zi

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

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

On-demand Services

Heavy investment in emerging segments weighs on the group’s profitability.

JD.com beats Q4 revenue estimates, but new businesses deepen losses

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KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.