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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

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

The low-cost e-commerce giant is targeting agriculture and national brands in 2024.

Temu parent PDD's shares rise after revenue beats estimates

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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.

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

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

Hardware

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

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

Semiconductors

Japan

NVIDIA

The US chipmaker is looking for opportunities in 'sovereign AI' in Asia.

Japan should build its own AI, Nvidia's Jensen Huang says

Japan should build its own AI, Nvidia&#8217;s Jensen Huang says

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

Apple

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

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

Google

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

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

Smartphones

All eyes are on Apple following the integration of AI features into the latest smartphones of rivals Samsung and Google.

Can Apple catch up with Samsung and Google in the AI smartphone race?

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

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

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

Creator Economy

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

Entertainment

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

Short Video

Banning TikTok is unlikely to address wider concerns regarding data harvesting and trading.

Why a TikTok ban will do little to protect user privacy

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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

India

Indonesia

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Singapore

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Thailand

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

Deals in brief: HD, WasteX, and Viruma secure funding, Animoca Brands invests in Xion, 14 China and India deals, and more

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Sudo Lim

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

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

Autonomous Driving

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Qualcomm

The new collaborations highlight the cost-effectiveness of Qualcomm’s chips as a key differentiator amid escalating competition from Nvidia and Horizon Robotics, among others.

Qualcomm lands autonomous driving projects with Toyota and FAW’s Hongqi

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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Analysts predict faster profit growth for Nvidia than Apple's during the iPhone boom.

Nvidia stock on meteoric rise: Will earnings keep up?

Malaysia

Vietnam

Deals in brief: Kamereo secures USD 2.1 million boost, Ekuinas divests Icon Offshore, iKala completes Series B round, and more

CapCut, a video editing and graphic design platform by ByteDance, empowers creators with intuitive tools and templates to craft engaging and shareable content.

CapCut

Lemon8, a lifestyle content platform, blends social media and e-commerce, connecting users with trends in fashion, beauty, and wellness.

Lemon8

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

Video

While TikTok has been the focus of the bill, a closer examination of its text reveals its potential impact on other Chinese applications such as Lemon8 and CapCut.

How might the TikTok ban bill affect Lemon8, CapCut, and other Chinese applications?

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

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

Logistics

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

Transportation

Investors from the UAE, Australia, and across Asia backed the latest tranche.

DeepWay draws global investors as pre-IPO round exceeds USD 310 million

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

Hong Kong

CATL is among the investors backing the chassis-by-wire company.

Nasn moves closer to Hong Kong listing after CSRC filing

Once a forested edge of Singapore, Punggol now hosts robotaxis and a digital district designed to double as an AI and tech hub.

Inside Punggol, the “smart town” Singapore is building with AI

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.

US

Temu parent PDD’s shares rise after revenue beats estimates

Japan should build its own AI, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says