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

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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.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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

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

Deals in brief: BrightChamps acquires Edjust, Aleph raises seed funding, East Ventures closes secondary transaction with Coller Capital, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: BrightChamps acquires Edjust, Aleph raises seed funding, East Ventures closes secondary transaction with Coller Capital, and more

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

ByteDance

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

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

Like it or not, a new normal has emerged for Chinese companies eyeing globalization.

TikTok’s US ban is a cautionary tale for China’s global tech ambitions | KrASIA

TikTok’s US ban is a cautionary tale for China’s global tech ambitions

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

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

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

Consumer Services

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

E-commerce

After underestimating Pinduoduo, Amazon is acutely aware of the growing threat posed by Temu.

Temu’s rise forces a rethink about Amazon’s grip on global e-commerce | KrASIA

Temu’s rise forces a rethink about Amazon’s grip on global e-commerce

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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.

Alibaba

Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, streamlines supply chains with data-driven solutions, offering efficient e-commerce delivery and cross-border shipping services.

Cainiao

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

Logistics

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

On-demand Services

By cutting delivery times to five days, Cainiao opens new avenues for cross-border e-commerce growth with platforms like AliExpress.

How Cainiao slashed global delivery times to five days | KrASIA

How Cainiao slashed global delivery times to five days

The seasoned investor is adamant that his new fund will exclude any US dollar contributions.

Lightspeed veteran Herry Han bets on China with new VC fund | KrASIA

Lightspeed veteran Herry Han bets on China with new VC fund

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

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

Deep Tech

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

With AI integration, enhanced imaging, and autonomous capabilities, DJI’s Matrice 4 series offers a glimpse into the future of industrial drone technology.

DJI’s Matrice 4 series takes industrial drone tech to new heights | KrASIA

DJI’s Matrice 4 series takes industrial drone tech to new heights

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Robotics

This cuddly robot uses artificial intelligence to bond with its owner, offering emotional intelligence and lifelike interactions.

Meet Ropet: The AI-powered pet stealing the show at CES 2025 | KrASIA

Meet Ropet: The AI-powered pet stealing the show at CES 2025

Photo of Charles Zhang, founder and CEO of Sohu.

Sohu, a Chinese internet company, offers diverse services including news aggregation, online gaming, and video streaming.

Sohu

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

With chalk in hand, the Sohu CEO welcomed the new year in a lecture bridging science, everyday life, and the digital classroom.

Sohu’s Charles Zhang rings in 2025 with quantum mechanics and a lesson in lifelong learning | KrASIA

Sohu’s Charles Zhang rings in 2025 with quantum mechanics and a lesson in lifelong learning

Sharge’s entry into the AI glasses market sets the tone for broader adoption with its accessible pricing and everyday usability.

AI glasses for all? Sharge shakes up the market with RMB 999 launch | KrASIA

AI glasses for all? Sharge shakes up the market with RMB 999 launch

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

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

Retail

Partnering with the Canadian luxury brand could bolster Bosideng’s entry into high-end outdoor apparel, but risks loom over execution and identity.

Bosideng’s luxury pivot: Can Moose Knuckles elevate its outdoor game? | KrASIA

Bosideng’s luxury pivot: Can Moose Knuckles elevate its outdoor game?

The Chinese firm has secured RMB 5 billion to target logistics assets, seizing opportunities in the real estate sector.

Insurers back CDH Investments to capitalize on China’s logistics boom | KrASIA

Insurers back CDH Investments to capitalize on China’s logistics boom

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

Denza, a luxury electric vehicle brand managed by BYD, combines innovative EV technology with premium design for sustainable, urban mobility.

Denza

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

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

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

Transportation

Equipped with a host of premium upgrades—most notably in smart driving—BYD’s latest Denza D9 redefines what an MPV can be.