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How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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

Gaming

Gaming merchandise saw strong sales during Singles’ Day, reflecting the economic clout of female gamers and the rise of IP-driven commerce.

Singles’ Day highlights gaming IP boom as female players lead the charge | KrASIA

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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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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: Meatable attracts investment from Betagro and Desmos Capital Partners, KKday bags USD 70 million, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Meatable attracts investment from Betagro and Desmos Capital Partners, KKday bags USD 70 million, latest China deals, and more

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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.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

Deep divides between hardware builders and software developers reveal a fragmented robotics field, even as integration emerges as key to future success.

Robotics startups face pecking order struggles as hardware and AI camps clash | KrASIA

Robotics startups face pecking order struggles as hardware and AI camps clash

Cotti Coffee, founded by Luckin Coffee's original team, is a coffee chain known for its aggressive expansion, affordable pricing, and global ambitions.

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Coffee

Speaking at the 36Kr WISE2024 summit, Cotti’s chief strategist detailed how pricing and supply chain efficiency are driving the brand’s rapid expansion.

Cotti Coffee maps out plan to make coffee a daily staple in China | KrASIA

Cotti Coffee maps out plan to make coffee a daily staple in China

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

ByteDance

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

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

Short Video

Douyin’s e-commerce operations will consolidate under unified management to boost collaboration across merchant tiers.

Douyin E-commerce reorganizes ops to streamline merchant support | KrASIA

Douyin E-commerce reorganizes ops to streamline merchant support

Founded by Kai-Fu Lee, 01.AI specializes in AI solutions, delivering tools for enterprise automation, predictive analytics, and smart decision-making.

01.AI

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

East Asia

Artificial intelligence

The AI veteran discusses the industry’s evolution, highlighting opportunities in cost-efficient models and the race to turn innovation into impact.

Kai-Fu Lee on AI’s next frontier: From scaling law to application-first strategies | KrASIA

Kai-Fu Lee on AI’s next frontier: From scaling law to application-first strategies

The recent summit gives top Western bankers a largely scripted update on the Chinese economy.

China officials tout Hong Kong as conduit for mainland companies | KrASIA

China officials tout Hong Kong as conduit for mainland companies

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

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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.

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Deals in brief: Sunseap co-founder invests in UnaBiz, Alibaba takes 5% stake in South Korea’s Ably, nine China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Sunseap co-founder invests in UnaBiz, Alibaba takes 5% stake in South Korea’s Ably, nine China deals, and more

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

Video

The platform refuted claims tying its ad revenue solely to e-commerce, highlighting its diverse revenue streams and evolving ecosystem.

Douyin E-commerce clarifies ad revenue rumors amid online speculation | KrASIA

Douyin E-commerce clarifies ad revenue rumors amid online speculation

Robotic arms, legs, and lower prices present a challenge to the embattled US company.

Chinese robot vacuums leave Roomba in the dust with arms and legs | KrASIA

Chinese robot vacuums leave Roomba in the dust with arms and legs

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

Consumer Services

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

Once a niche outdoor brand, Salomon’s shoes have become a coveted status symbol in China.