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

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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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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: Fleet Space raises Series D funding to expand platform reach, Citigroup backs Astra Tech with USD 500 million, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Fleet Space raises Series D funding to expand platform reach, Citigroup backs Astra Tech with USD 500 million, latest China deals, and more

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

E-commerce

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

Retail

Latin America

A high-profile raid on Mexico-based Yiwu International Trade City highlights the nation’s push to reduce import dependence and bolster local manufacturing.

Mexico cracks down on Chinese gray market as trade policies tighten | KrASIA

Mexico cracks down on Chinese gray market as trade policies tighten

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

Deep Tech

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

Governments and companies in key industries are hedging against geopolitical tensions.

Japan, South Korea struggle to reduce reliance on China tech materials | KrASIA

Japan, South Korea struggle to reduce reliance on China tech materials

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

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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.

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

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With engagement lagging on Doubao, ByteDance shifts focus to Dreamina and CapCut to drive its vision for the AI era.

As chatbots fall short, ByteDance bets on Dreamina as the “TikTok of the AI era” | KrASIA

As chatbots fall short, ByteDance bets on Dreamina as the “TikTok of the AI era”

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

Xiaomi

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

Xiaomi’s latest SUV aims to blend sleek design and family-friendly features, but will it measure up to the competition?

Xiaomi’s new YU7: Can it stand up to Tesla’s Model Y? | KrASIA

Xiaomi’s new YU7: Can it stand up to Tesla’s Model Y?

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

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Deals in brief: Carro and CarDekho SEA secure funding, Longbridge bets on lifetime commission-free trading with over USD 100 million raised, nine China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Carro and CarDekho SEA secure funding, Longbridge bets on lifetime commission-free trading with over USD 100 million raised, nine China deals, and more

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

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

Entertainment

With localized features and streamlined design, TCL’s BrowseHere is winning over Latin American users, reflecting the region’s surging appetite for smart TV innovation.

Smart TVs are booming in LATAM, and TCL’s BrowseHere is cashing in | KrASIA

Smart TVs are booming in LATAM, and TCL’s BrowseHere is cashing in

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

Gobi Partners

Thailand

Vietnam

The VC firm’s founder gives the lowdown on how value creation can drive portfolio success amid constrained markets.

Three exits in a year: Unpacking Gobi Partners’ value creation strategy | KrASIA

Three exits in a year: Unpacking Gobi Partners’ value creation strategy

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

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

Free shipping and localized services push Alibaba’s Taobao ahead in global e-commerce markets.

Taobao’s overseas GMV tops USD 20 billion, free shipping plays key role | KrASIA

Taobao’s overseas GMV tops USD 20 billion, free shipping plays key role

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

East Asia

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

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

Grab

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

Hong Kong

Deals in brief: Grab reportedly in GoTo takeover talks, Kyberlife and Bluesify raise funding, Fore Coffee targets Indonesia IPO, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Grab reportedly in GoTo takeover talks, Kyberlife and Bluesify raise funding, Fore Coffee targets Indonesia IPO, and more

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

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

Transportation

BYD’s “super e-platform” is here to help EV drivers forget about range anxiety.

BYD’s new EVs could charge faster than your smartphone | KrASIA

BYD’s new EVs could charge faster than your smartphone

From setup costs to visas and tax policies, this guide covers key aspects of doing business in the UAE.