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

Content

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

Creative

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

Entertainment

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.

Short Video

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

Video

The platform now faces a critical January 2025 deadline after a US federal court upheld the controversial sell-or-ban legislation.

TikTok on the clock: ByteDance faces US divestiture deadline

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OpenAI researches advanced AI models, like ChatGPT, contributing to natural language processing, machine learning, and innovation in AI.

OpenAI

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

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

Foundation and Large Models

Slated for a 2025 release, this new training method promises to elevate AI model precision and efficiency for specialized fields.

Reinforcement fine-tuning: OpenAI’s next step in AI customization

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

Investment

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.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

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

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

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Vietnam

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Singapore-based Omni HR raises fresh funding, Kamereo backed to expand in Vietnam, Luma AI lands USD 90 million, and more

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

Hardware

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

Gelsinger's sudden departure leaves Intel at a crossroads, grappling with AI missteps and the challenges of its IDM 2.0 strategy.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down amid turbulent tenure

Pony.ai develops self-driving technologies for cars and trucks, collaborating with automakers to bring safer, fully autonomous mobility to public roads and fleet services worldwide.

Pony.ai

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

Once China’s most valuable autonomous driving startup, Pony.ai’s trajectory from sky-high valuations to post-IPO scrutiny underscores the shifting tides of tech investment.

Pony.ai’s IPO: A reflection on tech dreams and harsh market realities

Japan

Deals in brief: Habitto raises Series A funding, OpenAI tender offer to boost SoftBank’s stake, Deutsche Bank backs Partior, and more

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

Google

To keep users engaged, AI tools may need to be as simple and intuitive as they are powerful.

What NotebookLM’s success says about the future of AI tools

TikTok's CEO spoke at the APEC event in Latin America, where the app's user base is growing rapidly.

TikTok wants to become "most trusted" company as US ban looms

TikTok wants to become &#8220;most trusted&#8221; company as US ban looms

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Nikkei Asia

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

Malaysia

Imports from Singapore and Malaysia hit record highs as Chinese players' earnings surge.

China snaps up US chip tools via Southeast Asia amid supply chain shift

Doubao and others offer advice and companionship, but experts warn on risks.

Auntie AI: China's chatbot makers cultivate senior users

Auntie AI: China&#8217;s chatbot makers cultivate senior users

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

Consumer Economy

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

Co-founder Chen Bo reflects on the widening gap with its leading rival and what it means for the company’s future.

With new funding, can Elegoo close the gap with Bambu Lab in 3D printing?

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.

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