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Japan

Producers struggle to crank out content for a hungry overseas market.

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Bandai, Kadokawa snatch up anime studios in scramble for talent

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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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

Electric Vehicles

Mobility

The US EV industry is running into roadblocks, and a mix of political resistance and outdated strategies could be the root cause.

Why the US struggles with EVs, and it may be their own doing | KrASIA

Why the US struggles with EVs, and it may be their own doing

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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Banu, a rising Chinese hotpot chain, thrives on its founder’s “three-flip rule,” the secret to its profitability.

This hotpot mogul’s business is booming, and he isn’t following Haidilao’s playbook | KrASIA

This hotpot mogul’s business is booming, and he isn’t following Haidilao’s playbook

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CATL, short for Contemporary Amperex Technology, is a Chinese company specializing in lithium-ion battery production for electric vehicles, energy storage, and battery management systems.

CATL

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

China Tech

Battery

Over 20 Chinese investment firms backed battery giant CATL, altogether generating over RMB 100 billion in profits from the venture.

From electric vehicles to renewable energy, CATL’s expansive investment strategy promises bright future | KrASIA

From electric vehicles to renewable energy, CATL’s expansive investment strategy promises bright future

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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BIGO Technologies co-founder and president Jason Hu speaking at an event in Singapore. Courtesy of BIGO Technologies via South China Morning Post.

Bigo

Live Streaming

Once billed as a challenger to TikTok, Bigo now lags behind despite its best efforts to catch up. In February, Li Xueling, the CEO and founder of Nasdaq-listed Joyy Inc., took over the daily management of Bigo, which is the best-performing subsidiary of Joyy, people familiar with the matter told Chinese online media the LatePost.

Inside Li Xueling's return to the helm at Bigo: The struggle to refloat a former TikTok challenger | KrASIA

Inside Li Xueling&#8217;s return to the helm at Bigo: The struggle to refloat a former TikTok challenger

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Terence Fong

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A peek into the booming tech ecosystem of Southeast Asia.

SEA Tech

Agriculture

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 | KrASIA

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

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Shannen Tan

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

India Tech

Netflix, Inc. is an American media-services provider headquartered in Los Gatos, California, founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California.

Netflix

Video

India

A report by IAMAI and Nielsen said rural India had 227 million active internet users, while urban India accounted for 205 million users.

Indian video streaming companies battle global giants for foothold in smaller cities | Tales from India's Towns | KrASIA

Indian video streaming companies battle global giants for foothold in smaller cities | Tales from India&#8217;s Towns

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Avanish Tiwary

Social Impact

Philippines

Cons: Depression and loss of productivity. Pro: Unlocking human potential In 12 of the 42 countries covered by a 2020 survey on media usage by GlobalWebIndex, a London-based audience targeting company, people spent more than half their waking hours in a digital space.

It's inevitable: You will spend half your life in digital realm | KrASIA

It&#8217;s inevitable: You will spend half your life in digital realm

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

E-Commerce

Retail

Fiona Lau, a former retail investment analyst at Goldman Sachs, and Tony Wong, a software engineer and entrepreneur, met at a startup event in Hong Kong in 2013. They discussed the problems SMEs face when digitalizing their business. The two decided to launch Shopline, a platform that provides software solutions for SMEs. The firm's software allows merchants to quickly set up an online platform with a centralized inventory and order management system, thanks to a selection of drag-and-drop design tools. Shopline also assists companies in their journey to start social e-commerce operations.

Shopline assists SMEs in their e-commerce journey | Startup Stories | KrASIA

Shopline assists SMEs in their e-commerce journey | Startup Stories

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Simone Martin

MENA

The emergence of tech unicorns, record-setting funding rounds, and high valuations are being reported almost daily in the Israeli tech ecosystem.

Despite the pandemic, Israeli startups are flourishing with increased funding | KrASIA

Despite the pandemic, Israeli startups are flourishing with increased funding

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NoCamels

Startups in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi have witnessed dozens of its employees, key leaders, as well as founders falling prey to the virus. The second wave of coronavirus cases in India has affected daily operations of Indian tech startups as delivery partners, senior executives, and founders contract the deadly virus.

Second wave of the pandemic sends Indian startups back to the drawing board | KrASIA

Second wave of the pandemic sends Indian startups back to the drawing board

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Nidhi Rai

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet and technology. 

Alibaba

JD.com, Inc., also known as Jingdong and formerly called 360buy, is a Chinese e-commerce company headquartered in Beijing.

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

Health Tech

Tech giants from JD.com to Alibaba ramp up expansion in fast-growing field. JD Health, a subsidiary of e-retailer JD.com, is one of four key players in Chinese telemedicine, a list that includes companies under Alibaba Group Holding, Tencent Holdings, and Ping An Insurance Group.

Insights

From electric vehicles to renewable energy, CATL’s expansive investment strategy promises bright future

Inside Li Xueling’s return to the helm at Bigo: The struggle to refloat a former TikTok challenger

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

Indian video streaming companies battle global giants for foothold in smaller cities | Tales from India’s Towns

It’s inevitable: You will spend half your life in digital realm

Shopline assists SMEs in their e-commerce journey | Startup Stories

Despite the pandemic, Israeli startups are flourishing with increased funding

Second wave of the pandemic sends Indian startups back to the drawing board

China’s telemedicine boom sparks mad rush for doctors

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