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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: East Ventures leads investment in Har Har Chicken, Wittaya Aqua reels in USD 2.8 million, Mon Protocol launches new venture with 500 Global, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: East Ventures leads investment in Har Har Chicken, Wittaya Aqua reels in USD 2.8 million, Mon Protocol launches new venture with 500 Global, and more

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Deals in brief: Lhoopa raises USD 80 million, Breakthrough Victoria leads investment in JigSpace, 12 China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Lhoopa raises USD 80 million, Breakthrough Victoria leads investment in JigSpace, 12 China and India deals, and more

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.

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

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

Creative

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

E-commerce

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

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

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With a stronghold in e-commerce, TikTok has launched a pilot for local services in Southeast Asia, beginning with Indonesia and Thailand.

TikTok breaks new ground in Southeast Asia with local services pilot | KrASIA

TikTok breaks new ground in Southeast Asia with local services pilot

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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Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

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

Deals in brief: BluSmart raises pre-Series B funding, Alphabet in talks to acquire Wiz, seven China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: BluSmart raises pre-Series B funding, Alphabet in talks to acquire Wiz, seven China deals, and more

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

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

Electric vehicle

The local industry fears an influx of Chinese imports barred from Europe.

BYD to open Thai factory as new EU tariffs on China EVs kick in | KrASIA

BYD to open Thai factory as new EU tariffs on China EVs kick in

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

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Nikkei Asia

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

East Asia

HongShan, formerly Sequoia China, is a venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage startups with high growth potential.

HongShan

Deals in brief: HongShan raises RMB 18 billion fund, Partior and Miridih secure funding, four China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: HongShan raises RMB 18 billion fund, Partior and Miridih secure funding, four China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Nika.eco secures seed funding, FMO provides debt financing to Validus, Airs Medical closes Series C round, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Nika.eco secures seed funding, FMO provides debt financing to Validus, Airs Medical closes Series C round, and more

Deals in brief: Kodifly secures first external funding, LongRiver Investments closes inaugural VC fund, Nami receives USD 10 million from Clime Capital, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Kodifly secures first external funding, LongRiver Investments closes inaugural VC fund, Nami receives USD 10 million from Clime Capital, and more

Deals in brief: The Gentle Group bags SGD 2 million, DealCart raises seed funding, 11 China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: The Gentle Group bags SGD 2 million, DealCart raises seed funding, 11 China deals, and more

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

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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

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

Robotics

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

Transportation

The Tesla boss reprises his role as the industry's "spiritual leader" while the Trump factor adds questions.

Elon Musk and China chase humanoid dreams with echoes of EV buildup | KrASIA

Elon Musk and China chase humanoid dreams with echoes of EV buildup

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

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

Content

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

A year after launch, DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 remains hard to find, fueled by social media buzz, a growing female user base, and the vlogging boom.

DJI’s Pocket 3 is selling out faster than it can restock—here’s why | KrASIA

DJI’s Pocket 3 is selling out faster than it can restock—here’s why

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

Consumer Services

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

Retail

With new locations opening in Beijing and Tianjin, JD.com is doubling down on its hybrid grocery strategy.