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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

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Tencent is being sued for getting kids in China hooked on video games. On Tuesday, a children’s rights organization filed the lawsuit. At the case’s center is Honor of Kings, Tencent’s smash hit battle arena game that shares a format with Riot Games’ League of Legends.

Tencent blasted with lawsuit for ‘addicting’ children to video game

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Brady Ng

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

Entertainment

China looks to keep tech company within reach of its regulators. Chinese authorities reportedly have pressured podcast and audio app Ximalaya to scrap plans for an initial public offering in the US and list in Hong Kong instead, as they seek to tighten their grip on tech companies.

Beijing pushes podcast app Ximalaya to list in Hong Kong over US

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Nikkei Asia

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

Southeast Asia

How does technology feed the planet? Explore precision farming, digital supply chains, and sustainability efforts shaping modern agriculture.

Agriculture

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

Deep Tech

Singapore

A strong uptick in interest for ESG-based investments is boosting capital flow into agritech. Silicon Valley-based AgFunder estimates USD 26.1 billion went into related tech ventures in 2020.

Amid healthy investor appetite, Southeast Asia's first agritech accelerator sees sector maturing

Amid healthy investor appetite, Southeast Asia&#8217;s first agritech accelerator sees sector maturing

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Shannen Tan

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

Kuaishou

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

On-demand Services

Chinese short video and livestreaming platform Kuaishou has unveiled a WeChat mini program for local services, pitching itself against Meituan and Ele.me.

Kuaishou takes aim at Meituan and Ele.me with new WeChat mini program

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Song Jingli

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

Where does real estate meet innovation? Study IoT building management, digital realty investments, and tech-enabled tenant services.

Prop Tech

InfraMarket connects real estate builders with manufacturers of construction materials such as paint, cement, and iron. This is the first acquisition by InfraMarket that became a unicorn in February this year.

Indian B2B unicorn InfraMarket acquires Equiphunt for USD 10 million

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Avanish Tiwary

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

Investment

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

Venture Capital

Former Goldman Japan vice chair aims to promote diversity from startup stage. Kathy Matsui, an early Japanese proponent of empowering women in the workplace, has established a USD 150 million venture capital fund focusing on environmental, social, and governance investing.

'Womenomics' advocate Kathy Matsui debuts venture capital fund

&#8216;Womenomics&#8217; advocate Kathy Matsui debuts venture capital fund

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

Cambodia

With Cambodia introducing a new online commerce tax on online products and services made by international tech firms, experts warn that consumers and small businesses might be the ones who bear the brunt.

Cambodia’s new tax on online services will hurt consumers and businesses, says expert

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Stephanie Li

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

Robotics

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China's vast manufacturing sector is undergoing upgrades, with industrial robots being introduced in various sectors for handling, assembly, and welding.

As wages in China climb, robots are making everything you buy

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Kara Greenberg

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

Logistics

Thailand

Bangkok-based courier Flash Express has notched USD 150 million before it aims to be a one-stop service for e-commerce shipping in Thailand and overseas.

Thai logistics firm Flash Express raises USD 150 million ahead of regional expansion

New appointments at KrASIA and 36Kr Global.

Announcements

KrASIA and 36Kr Global are pleased to announce the appointment of three new section leads for editorial and research.Brady Ng has been named KrASIA’s chief editor for China and Southeast Asia, Annabelle Siena Lim now leads Oasis, and Alex Zhao is in charge of 36Kr Global’s research team.

KrASIA and 36Kr Global appoint new editorial and research leadership

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