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The Supernova Challenge 2.0 showcased the innovation driving the global startup ecosystem, with Dubai playing a key role in supporting emerging tech.

Longenesis wins top prize at Supernova Challenge 2.0, Singapore's ProfilePrint takes second | KrASIA

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In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals.

Deep Tech

Beyond tech hubs like Beijing and Shanghai, China’s smaller cities reveal a different dimension of AI's business impact.

In China, cities like Yiwu reveal a less known side of the AI boom | KrASIA

In China, cities like Yiwu reveal a less known side of the AI boom

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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Bringing together the latest business insights and trends of China's tech ecosystem.

China Tech

Artificial intelligence

As open-source models and high costs squeeze the market, leading Chinese AI firms consider dropping pre-trained models for a clearer path to profitability.

Two of China’s "AI tigers" abandon pre-trained models to pursue app-driven growth | KrASIA

Two of China’s &#8220;AI tigers&#8221; abandon pre-trained models to pursue app-driven growth

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Tencent Holdings Limited is a Chinese multinational investment holding conglomerate whose subsidiaries specialize in various Internet-related services and products, entertainment, artificial intelligence and technology both in China and globally.

Tencent

The game industry is the economic sector involved in the development, marketing, and monetization of games. It encompasses dozens of job disciplines and its component parts employ thousands of people worldwide.

Gaming

Tencent owns Los Angeles-based Riot Games, which is the creator of League of Legends, and holds a 40% stake in Epic Games, maker of Fortnite.

Washington puts US gaming companies on notice over Tencent ties | KrASIA

Washington puts US gaming companies on notice over Tencent ties

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Wency Chen

Amazon.com, Inc., is an American multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington that focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. Amazon is the largest e-commerce marketplace and cloud computing platform in the world as measured by revenue and market capitalization. 

Amazon

E-commerce is the activity of buying or selling of products on online services or over the Internet. 

E-Commerce

Bases in Taiwan and Europe to help retailers build online platforms.

Hong Kong e-commerce leader offers itself as ally against Amazon | KrASIA

Hong Kong e-commerce leader offers itself as ally against Amazon

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

Walmart could leverage TikTok's backend and a partnership with ByteDance to create social commerce platforms for the next generation of shoppers.

How can Walmart leverage TikTok's user base to rejuvenate its global e-commerce operations? | KrASIA

How can Walmart leverage TikTok&#8217;s user base to rejuvenate its global e-commerce operations?

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AJ Cortese

A peek into the booming tech ecosystem of Southeast Asia.

SEA Tech

The Internet of things (IoT) is the extension of Internet connectivity into physical devices and everyday objects. Embedded with electronics, Internet connectivity, and other forms of hardware, these devices can communicate and interact with others over the Internet, and they can be remotely monitored and controlled.

Transport or transportation is the movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. 

Transportation

ST Engineering provides systems for "smart cities" to take control of the overall traffic flow, to predict congestions, and to resolve them.

We have a USD 150 million war chest for venture investments, says ST Engineering's Chew Men Leong | KrASIA

We have a USD 150 million war chest for venture investments, says ST Engineering&#8217;s Chew Men Leong

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Georg Ackermann

Users of this app can instantly reserve appointments at specific timeslots which are heavily discounted.

A Singaporean 'happy-hour app' wants to become the next Fave or ShopBack | KrASIA

A Singaporean &#8216;happy-hour app&#8217; wants to become the next Fave or ShopBack

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Venture capital is a type of private equity, a form of financing that is provided by firms or funds to small, early-stage, emerging firms that are deemed to have high growth potential, or which have demonstrated high growth.

Venture Capital

"It takes an excellent entrepreneur to find the best business opportunity. Not investors", says Lu Qi, founder of MiraclePlus.

Venture Matters | MiraclePlus: Incubating a new generation of Chinese startups | KrASIA

Venture Matters | MiraclePlus: Incubating a new generation of Chinese startups

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Venture Matters

Hardware, in the context of technology, refers to the physical elements that make up a computer or electronic system and everything else involved that is physically tangible. 

Hardware

Nikon and others use optical expertise to make 3D printers and IoT devices.

Japanese camera makers diversify to survive smartphone wave | KrASIA

Japanese camera makers diversify to survive smartphone wave

KaryaKarsa lets fans directly support their favorite creators through commissions and tips.

Creating sustainable livelihoods for content creators: Startup Stories | KrASIA

Creating sustainable livelihoods for content creators: Startup Stories

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Ursula Florene

Building a coherent narrative of India's rapidly changing tech ecosystem.

India Tech

Medical technology, or "medtech", encompasses a wide range of healthcare products and is used to treat diseases and medical conditions affecting humans. 

MedTech

India

Individuals as well as medical facilities use Dozee to track patients' vitals.

Dozee detects early signs of deteriorating health | Startup Stories | KrASIA

Dozee detects early signs of deteriorating health | Startup Stories

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Insights

Washington puts US gaming companies on notice over Tencent ties

Hong Kong e-commerce leader offers itself as ally against Amazon

How can Walmart leverage TikTok’s user base to rejuvenate its global e-commerce operations?

We have a USD 150 million war chest for venture investments, says ST Engineering’s Chew Men Leong

A Singaporean ‘happy-hour app’ wants to become the next Fave or ShopBack

Venture Matters | MiraclePlus: Incubating a new generation of Chinese startups

Japanese camera makers diversify to survive smartphone wave

Creating sustainable livelihoods for content creators: Startup Stories

Dozee detects early signs of deteriorating health | Startup Stories

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