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

China

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

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.

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Singapore

Southeast Asia

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

Deals in brief: DCM Ventures to sell Kuaishou shares, Momos raises Series A funding, five China deals, and more

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

Deep Tech

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

Semiconductors

US sanctions were meant to stifle China’s tech progress, yet the gap is closing faster than expected as China pushes toward self-sufficiency.

Can US sanctions really hold back China’s chipmaking ambitions?

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

E-commerce

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

Retail

New COO Zheng Shuohuai takes on the challenge of aligning Sam’s Club’s e-commerce and offline operations as Walmart China sharpens its omnichannel strategy.

Sam’s Club names new COO in Walmart China’s latest executive reshuffle

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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Indonesia

Deals in brief: Happy5 acquires SugarOKR, EDBI backs Arta Finance, Xendit’s XenCapital secures credit facility from Helicap, and more

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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

Smartphones

As Huawei debuts its Mate XT with a bold trifold design, Apple doubles down on AI with the iPhone 16.

Mate XT or iPhone 16: Huawei’s hardware gamble faces Apple’s AI evolution

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Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

Japan

Deals in brief: Nvidia invests in Sakana AI and You.com, Zhipu AI secures new funding at RMB 20 billion valuation, six other China deals, and more

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

As PDD's global challenges grow, its once unstoppable growth engine shows signs of strain.

As Temu nears profitability, can it reverse PDD's market freefall?

As Temu nears profitability, can it reverse PDD&#8217;s market freefall?

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Vietnam

US, Taiwan, and South Korean players beat path to Vietnam, though the boom strains resources.

Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool

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Oceania

Deals in brief: Earth VC invests in Aalo Atomics, Sarana AI secures pre-seed funding, five China deals, and more

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

East Asia

Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

Mixue Bingcheng

Closures in Indonesia and Vietnam mark growing pains, but domestic scale, coffee, and new supply hubs give the group fresh momentum.

Mixue trims abroad, doubles down at home, and brews up Lucky Cup’s rise

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

Used in everything from humanoid robots to pool cleaners, RobStride’s modules are becoming the unseen foundation of China’s embodied intelligence wave.

RobStride builds the joints that keep China’s robots moving, and a thriving industry around them

Coffee

A buyer is expected to be chosen by October.

Brewing takeover: Four firms in final race to buy Starbucks China

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

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