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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: Podium nets Series A1 funding, Gyges Labs backed to redefine wearables, xAI raises USD 5 billion, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Podium nets Series A1 funding, Gyges Labs backed to redefine wearables, xAI raises USD 5 billion, and more

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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.

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

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

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

E-commerce

The integration aims to enhance cross-border commerce and streamline operations, with Jiang Fan leading the newly consolidated division.

Alibaba unites domestic and global e-commerce operations in major overhaul | KrASIA

Alibaba unites domestic and global e-commerce operations in major overhaul

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 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

Artificial intelligence

Yang Zhilin, founder of Moonshot AI, also unveiled K0-math, a new model designed for mathematical reasoning.

Scaling law remains valid, but priorities are shifting, says Moonshot AI founder | KrASIA

Scaling law remains valid, but priorities are shifting, says Moonshot AI founder

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

Robotics

The lawn mowing robot market is on track to more than double by 2029, with companies like Ninebot leading the charge.

Ninebot taps into soaring global demand for lawn mowing robots | KrASIA

Ninebot taps into soaring global demand for lawn mowing robots

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

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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

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

Video

OBSBot’s AI-powered Tail Air camera brings pro-grade streaming features to solo creators while stripping away the complexity.

Turning your room into a studio: OBSBot’s latest camera makes professional streaming simple | KrASIA

Turning your room into a studio: OBSBot’s latest camera makes professional streaming simple

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

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

Entertainment

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

Gaming

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

Short Video

Faker’s latest championship sparked a surge on Douyin, underscoring the platform’s rapid rise as a hub for esports content.

China’s esports streaming heats up as Douyin draws top IP and talent | KrASIA

China’s esports streaming heats up as Douyin draws top IP and talent

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Extra-regional trade is forecasted to grow USD 1.2 trillion in ten years, but deficits with China soar.

Southeast Asia expands trade as a neutral hub in a divided world | KrASIA

Southeast Asia expands trade as a neutral hub in a divided world

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Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

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

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

Jumia’s path to profitability grows steeper as foreign competitors make inroads across the continent.

As Amazon and Temu push into Africa, Jumia retreats to core markets | KrASIA

As Amazon and Temu push into Africa, Jumia retreats to core markets

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

Fangchengbao, a luxury EV brand under BYD, focuses on performance-oriented SUVs and sports cars designed for offroad adventures and high-speed tracks.

Fangchengbao

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

The Bao 8 combines rugged offroad power and city-savvy tech in a versatile SUV built for today’s multifaceted driver.

Fangchengbao’s latest EV is more than just an offroad SUV | KrASIA

Fangchengbao’s latest EV is more than just an offroad SUV

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

Years of missteps taught Uniqlo that success in the US and Europe requires a different playbook. Now, it’s making all the right moves.

Uniqlo finds its groove in the West after years of trial and error | KrASIA

Uniqlo finds its groove in the West after years of trial and error

Heytea’s investment in dairy innovation yields results with the launch of an antibiotic-free and hormone-free milk product.

Heytea’s latest innovation? The cleanest milk in China’s tea market | KrASIA

Heytea’s latest innovation? The cleanest milk in China’s tea market

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

East Asia

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Tencent

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

Strong performance in key game titles and extended player engagement drove results.