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With backing from Qatar’s sovereign fund, the enterprise cloud software provider is making its first push into the Middle East.

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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.

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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: Airwallex expands into Vietnam with CTIN Pay acquisition, Finory and Darwinbox raise funding, 16 new China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Airwallex expands into Vietnam with CTIN Pay acquisition, Finory and Darwinbox raise funding, 16 new China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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

Health Tech

Red tape is delaying the rollout of upscale medical tourism facilities.

Indonesia makes billion-dollar health care bet to keep rich patients at home | KrASIA

Indonesia makes billion-dollar health care bet to keep rich patients at home

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

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

Kuaishou

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

Entertainment

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

Live Streaming

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

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Kuaishou has committed to providing customers with more choices and better experiences, but how will it deliver on these promises?

Kuaishou adopts "user-first" e-commerce strategy to win over customers | KrASIA

Kuaishou adopts &#8220;user-first&#8221; e-commerce strategy to win over customers

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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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

Artificial intelligence

CEO Lee Kai-Fu also said that 01.AI is aiming to generate RMB 100 million in revenue this year through its productivity-focused Wanzhi product line.

01.AI’s newest closed-source model said to outperform GPT-4 across six benchmarks | KrASIA

01.AI’s newest closed-source model said to outperform GPT-4 across six benchmarks

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

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Li Auto

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xiaomi

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

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

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

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Self-driving cars

There's no standout leader in China's autonomous driving landscape yet, but Tesla's influence has ignited Level 3 ambitions.

The current state of self-driving across China in 2024 | KrASIA

The current state of self-driving across China in 2024

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

ByteDance

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

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

Video

The automatic labeling of AI-generated content on TikTok is a small step in an uphill battle against the misuse of AI.

Will TikTok’s new content labels really combat AI misinformation? | KrASIA

Will TikTok’s new content labels really combat AI misinformation?

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

Retail

Rising logistics costs and heightened competition are increasing the strain on cross-border furniture businesses like Ziel.

Are furniture exports still a lucrative business? | KrASIA

Are furniture exports still a lucrative business?

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

Electric Vehicles

Despite the recent success of the iCar 03, Chery still has more ground to cover if it intends to catch up with its NEV competitors.

Chery must shed its “old shell” to lead the NEV race | KrASIA

Chery must shed its “old shell” to lead the NEV race

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

Apple

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

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supply chains

Japan, Taiwan, and US supplier numbers dip as the iPhone maker expands in Southeast Asia.

Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts | KrASIA

Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts

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

Cost, performance, and safety—developers of advanced driver assistance systems currently face the challenge of simultaneously meeting all three factors.

Like Tesla, DJI is tackling the ADAS trilemma with a vision-based approach | KrASIA

Like Tesla, DJI is tackling the ADAS trilemma with a vision-based approach

The decade-old "Oriental Leaf Tea" remained Nongfu Spring's driving force in 2023, spearheading the company's growth.