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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

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

TikTok

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

Indonesia

Southeast Asia

Controversy around TikTok’s Project S could trigger regulatory change to protect the interests of local MSMEs in Indonesia.

Indonesia responds to TikTok’s Project S amid MSME concerns

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Sara Mandagie

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

Venture Capital

Funding

Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific. Updated daily.

Week 31 in brief: Cyclone Robotics and Micro Connect secure headline-grabbing deals, and more

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Gideon Ng

Empowered by government initiatives, Indonesia holds immense potential for digitalization.

Experts discuss digital transformation opportunities in Indonesia at Let's Chuhai Talks event

Experts discuss digital transformation opportunities in Indonesia at Let&#8217;s Chuhai Talks event

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

Investment

Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in Southeast Asia and China. Updated live.

Week 30 in brief: Sunrate's Series D2 round, GoodMorning Global's record crowdfund, and more

Week 30 in brief: Sunrate&#8217;s Series D2 round, GoodMorning Global&#8217;s record crowdfund, and more

Bitkub, a Thai cryptocurrency exchange, enables trading of digital assets, reflecting Southeast Asia’s growing crypto adoption.

Bitkub

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

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

Blockchain

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

Cryptocurrencies

Thailand

CEO Topp says Bitkub wants to give Thailand a chance as its future IPO site.

Thai crypto exchange Bitkub looks to gaming to expand market presence

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

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Creative

Q&amp;A

Through the strategic utilization of generative AI, companies can unlock opportunities to enhance their marketing outcomes.

Navigating generative AI in marketing: Opportunities and challenges explored with NP Digital's Dan Kalinski

Navigating generative AI in marketing: Opportunities and challenges explored with NP Digital&#8217;s Dan Kalinski

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

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

Sustainability

Australia

Oceania

Singapore

URECA founder and CEO Orchlon Enkhtsetseg sheds light on the company's role in shaping the future of the carbon credit market.

Decoding the carbon credit market: Q&A with URECA's Orchlon Enkhtsetseg

Decoding the carbon credit market: Q&#038;A with URECA&#8217;s Orchlon Enkhtsetseg

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Taro Ishida

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

WeChat

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

While users enjoy a seamless payment experience, its widespread adoption still faces hurdles.

The future of digital transactions: Exploring embedded payments in messaging apps

Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

Temasek

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

The state investor maintains a cautious stance amidst bleak global conditions.

Singapore's Temasek reports USD 6 billion loss as portfolio value shrinks

Singapore&#8217;s Temasek reports USD 6 billion loss as portfolio value shrinks

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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

East Asia

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

JD.com

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

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

A single Saturday saw Taobao Shangou, Meituan, and JD.com log a combined 200 million orders, testing subsidy strength, logistics, and supply chains in real time.

Meituan scrambles on “Super Saturday” as Taobao Shangou tops 80 million daily orders

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

Deep Tech

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

Health Tech

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?

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

Retail

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

Chinese discount retailer grows as demand rises for affordable goods

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

Southeast Asia

Indonesia responds to TikTok’s Project S amid MSME concerns

Week 31 in brief: Cyclone Robotics and Micro Connect secure headline-grabbing deals, and more

Experts discuss digital transformation opportunities in Indonesia at Let’s Chuhai Talks event

Week 30 in brief: Sunrate’s Series D2 round, GoodMorning Global’s record crowdfund, and more

Thai crypto exchange Bitkub looks to gaming to expand market presence

Navigating generative AI in marketing: Opportunities and challenges explored with NP Digital’s Dan Kalinski

Decoding the carbon credit market: Q&A with URECA’s Orchlon Enkhtsetseg

The future of digital transactions: Exploring embedded payments in messaging apps

Singapore’s Temasek reports USD 6 billion loss as portfolio value shrinks

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