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

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

China

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

Investment

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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The ByteDance co-founder’s Hong Kong-based firm will target early-stage tech investments, with artificial intelligence expected to be a core focus.

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

The exchanges expand their client base as the city establishes itself as a cryptocurrency hub.

Hong Kong approves first retail cryptocurrency exchanges

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

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

Southeast Asia

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

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What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

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Recent investments made by the pan-Asian venture capital firm highlight health tech opportunities in the region.

Gobi Partners' strategic health tech investments signal growth opportunities in Asia

Gobi Partners&#8217; strategic health tech investments signal growth opportunities in Asia

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

The B2B platform aims to address trade settlement challenges with new solutions that facilitate efficient transactions for Hong Kong’s foreign trade SMEs.

XTransfer's latest solutions remove the hassle of cross-border payments for Hong Kong's SMEs

XTransfer&#8217;s latest solutions remove the hassle of cross-border payments for Hong Kong&#8217;s SMEs

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

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The incubator supports startups in a variety of ways. Not all are conventional.

Beyond funding: The Mills Fabrica's unique ecosystem that empowers clean tech startups

Beyond funding: The Mills Fabrica&#8217;s unique ecosystem that empowers clean tech startups

AI-powered therapy tools are emerging in the mental health space, but questions around empathy, safety, and readiness remain unresolved.

AI may offer a listening ear, but can it close mental healthcare gaps?

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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HotMaxx rolls out supersized outlets following success with near-expiry snacks and beverages.

Chinese discount retailer grows as demand rises for affordable goods

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

With new regulations set to take effect in August, firms are converging on Hong Kong to test digital currencies as a fix for slow, costly cross-border transactions.

Can stablecoins displace the old guard in cross-border finance?

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

Hong Kong

Zhang Yiming enters private equity with AI-focused Cool River Venture

Hong Kong approves first retail cryptocurrency exchanges

Gobi Partners’ strategic health tech investments signal growth opportunities in Asia

XTransfer’s latest solutions remove the hassle of cross-border payments for Hong Kong’s SMEs

Beyond funding: The Mills Fabrica’s unique ecosystem that empowers clean tech startups

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