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What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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Taiwan and South Korea also aim to become more welcoming to foreign investors.

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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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Deals in brief: Nul debuts with Wavemaker Impact backing, SkyeChip and Betterteem raise funding, Qualcomm snaps up VinAI’s generative AI unit, 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.

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.

Deals in brief: Volve Creative and RockFlow raise funding, Tencent invests in Agibot, latest China deals, and more

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.

Retail

China's Cotti Coffee, South Korea's Gentle Monster, and Thailand's Karmakamet are among those being courted.

Japan's malls eye "killer" tenants from Asia and beyond

Japan&#8217;s malls eye &#8220;killer&#8221; tenants from Asia and beyond

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

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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

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Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Sony, a Japanese electronics pioneer, excels in gaming consoles, home entertainment systems, audio devices, and cinematic production.

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The position has been held by president Hiroki Totoki and chairman Kenichiro Yoshida.

Sony's first woman CFO pick, Lin Tao, follows path of company leaders

Sony&#8217;s first woman CFO pick, Lin Tao, follows path of company leaders

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Deals in brief: Agros and Phnxx raise funding, GlobalData acquires Ai Palette, Malaysia’s Khazanah backs chargEV, and more

Automotive plants, instant ramen facilities, and AI data centers are being built throughout the nation.

From Toyota to Nissin, Japan companies open spigot on US investment

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Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact launches Zentide, Arus Oil and Bumame secure funding, Kredivo acquires GajiGesa, and more

A recent budget speech reveals Hong Kong's plan to raise its debt ceiling to fund infrastructure.

Hong Kong stock listing boom helps city escape string of deficits

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

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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

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

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

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The results did little to excite investors despite expanding margins.

Bilibili posts first full year of GAAP profit as ad business strengthens

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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.

Lenovo supplies laptops, PCs, smartphones, and data center solutions, supporting business productivity and personal computing across markets.

Lenovo

Transsion, an electronics brand popular in Africa, produces smartphones and feature phones tailored to local consumer preferences.

Transsion

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

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

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

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

Robotics

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

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The annual Barcelona event offered a glimpse of the latest emerging technologies.

AI glasses, concept phones, and other technologies that stood out at MWC 2026

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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