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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

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

East Asia

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

Consumer Economy

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

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

E-commerce

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

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

On-demand Services

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

Some believe a full ban on TikTok in the US is unlikely. TikTok is counting on it.

Too big to ban? TikTok keeps expanding as Trump grants third ban reprieve

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

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

Deals in brief: Salmon raises USD 88 million, InstaPay closes Series A2 round, ten China deals, and more

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Sudo Lim

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

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

Entertainment

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

Hardware

With DJI preparing to enter its core segment, Insta360 faces the challenge of defending its moat through continued innovation.

Insta360’s IPO pop signals confidence, but the real challenge lies ahead

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

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Southeast Asia

An expert weighs in on how investors should avoid using China as a roadmap for success in ASEAN's digital economy, and why.

Can China Be a Blueprint for Success in ASEAN's Digital Economy?

Can China Be a Blueprint for Success in ASEAN&#8217;s Digital Economy?

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AC Ventures

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

Deep Tech

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Singapore

How a global carbon exchange is leveraging Singapore to build trust in carbon markets.

How a global carbon exchange is leveraging Singapore to build trust in carbon markets

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Singapore Economic Development Board

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

What defines fully immersive realms? Uncover virtual environments, user-generated content, and monetization models shaping the metaverse.

Metaverse

An extended reality enabled by technology can enhance retail, entertainment, education, and healthcare sectors but several hurdles have to be overcome first.

AR, VR, and MR – Creating and Immersing Ourselves in New Worlds

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Deloitte Southeast Asia Innovation Team

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

Logistics

Against the backdrop of a possible polycrisis, 3M’s early strategy for regionalization has put the firm on strong grounds for continued growth — read on for three things that businesses can learn.

Making Headway Despite Headwinds: 3M’s Winning Regionalization Strategy in Building a Resilient, Sustainable Supply Chain from Singapore

Southeast Asian companies are utilizing carbon markets and alternative fuels to combat climate change and build more resilient communities.

Climate technology for a more sustainable Southeast Asia 

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

Current and upcoming generations of seniors are able to enjoy their golden years better thanks to technology specifically catered to them.

Tech-enabled aging: “silver consumers” and their evolving needs

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Redefining startup growth. Innovative new business models can drive growth while delivering value to customers and the community.

Redefining startup growth

The rise of fintech in Southeast Asia. By combining digital payments and e-commerce, fintechs look set to become the banks of tomorrow in the region.

The rise of fintech in Southeast Asia

Surviving the Valley of Death in Southeast Asia. Startups that focus on several key areas can avoid the pitfalls of this dreaded phase of their life cycle.