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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.

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Live Commerce

TikTok is ramping up its live commerce push, rolling out new policies to engage sellers in key markets like the US and UK.

TikTok turns up the heat on live commerce, driving seller engagement in the US and UK

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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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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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Oceania

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Southeast Asia

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

Deals in brief: Aevice Health and Reforged Labs raise funding, Payoneer acquires Singapore-based Skuad, six 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 medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

A Chinese research team’s experiment omitted ECMO, a crucial component in artificial womb technology, but the breakthrough has drawn mixed reactions.

Are synthetic wombs the future of childbirth? New Chinese experiment sparks debate

Embodied Intelligence

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

From its sleek exoskeleton design to advanced AI integration, Figure 02 marks a significant leap in humanoid robot technology.

Is Figure 02 the most powerful humanoid robot yet?

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

Nvidia

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

AI Infrastructure

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Semiconductors

NVIDIA

Nvidia’s dominance is being tested by savvy Chinese competitors and major clients finding their own plan B.

Nvidia's empire shows signs of cracking as rivals wisen up

Nvidia&#8217;s empire shows signs of cracking as rivals wisen up

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Middle East

Deals in brief: Slice snags USD 17.5 million, Dubai-based National Pulse invests in Aleta Planet, Japan’s Otsuka Pharma to acquire Jnana Therapeutics, and more

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

East Asia

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

Not slowing down, Temu is shifting to a partial consignment model as part of a strategic change to sustain growth in the US and Europe.

PDD's Temu racks up USD 20 billion in first-half sales, surpassing 2023 total

PDD&#8217;s Temu racks up USD 20 billion in first-half sales, surpassing 2023 total

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Google

Indonesia

Deals in brief: AwanTunai secures debt facility from HSBC, RevComm completes pre-Series B round, Alphabet injects USD 5 billion into Waymo, and more

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

OpenAI

OpenAI is going head-to-head with Google with the launch of SearchGPT.

OpenAI launches SearchGPT, Google’s latest search rival

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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.

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

Taobao

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

On-demand Services

Alibaba’s Jiang Fan expects Taobao Shangou to reach RMB 1 trillion in transaction volume within three years.

As Singles’ Day nears, what’s expected of Taobao Shangou?

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Deals in brief: Accel backs Pave Bank, Endowus raises over USD 70 million, Hangry completes Series A5 round, and more

The platform features seven task-specific AI models designed to enhance efficiency across functions.

Alpharithm launches AI Work platform to augment white-collar productivity

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

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