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

Creative

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

Entertainment

This Chinese entrepreneur is leading a global Rubik’s Cube renaissance with Gancube.

Gancube’s premium puzzle: How a champion turned his passion for the Rubik’s Cube into a global business | KrASIA

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Gancube’s premium puzzle: How a champion turned his passion for the Rubik’s Cube into a global business

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

KrASIA

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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36Kr English

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

TSMC, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, delivers advanced chipsets that enable next-generation devices and cloud computing servers.

TSMC

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

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

Drones

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

Robotics

TSMC's CEO says the "world's richest man" is also focusing on robots over cars.

TSMC chief says robots and AI drones to drive tech innovation | KrASIA

TSMC chief says robots and AI drones to drive tech innovation

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

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

Consumer Services

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

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

Retail

Hong Kong

MGP’s stellar debut sets it apart, but long-term success hinges on R&D, diversification, and sustaining its premium appeal in a cooling beauty market.

After its dazzling IPO, Mao Geping Cosmetics must now deliver | KrASIA

After its dazzling IPO, Mao Geping Cosmetics must now deliver

Q&amp;A

KrASIA | Q&amp;A Archives

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

Venture Capital

The fund recently invested in sectors including social commerce, SaaS, and fintech.

Vertex Ventures targets its next 500 million internet users from India | KrASIA

Vertex Ventures targets its next 500 million internet users from India

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Avanish Tiwary

A sustainable co-working chain in Vietnam is plotting expansions across the region.

UPGen's co-founder Namster Do discusses moving beyond the "WeWork model" | KrASIA

UPGen&#8217;s co-founder Namster Do discusses moving beyond the &#8220;WeWork model&#8221;

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Thu Huong Le

A conversation with VinaCapital Ventures' Khanh Tran, who's leading tech investment at the USD 100 million Vietnam-focused venture capital platform.

Is Vietnam's tech ecosystem living up to the hype? | KrASIA

Is Vietnam&#8217;s tech ecosystem living up to the hype?

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Garibaldi Thohir is confident that the company will soon become profitable.

Gojek commissioner has high hopes for an IPO | KrASIA

Gojek commissioner has high hopes for an IPO

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Cindy Silviana

The online trading platform allows people to share and learn trading knowledge for free.

eToro, a social network for traders: Q&A with Asia's managing director Jasper Lee | KrASIA

eToro, a social network for traders: Q&#038;A with Asia&#8217;s managing director Jasper Lee

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Zhixin Tan

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Tencent

COO Mark Ren also sheds light on the company's third restructuring in corporate history, and why it adopts a partnership system.

Tencent says it isn't after 'substandard' content, unfazed by rivalry from ByteDance's TikTok | KrASIA

Tencent says it isn&#8217;t after &#8216;substandard&#8217; content, unfazed by rivalry from ByteDance&#8217;s TikTok

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Sun Henan

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

Temasek

Other sectors to look out for are fintech, edtech and healthcare tech

E-commerce and ride-hailing are the fastest growing sectors in Southeast Asia and Indonesia, says Google Indonesia head | KrASIA

E-commerce and ride-hailing are the fastest growing sectors in Southeast Asia and Indonesia, says Google Indonesia head

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

Billionaire says his group's growth pales beside US and Chinese companies.

SoftBank's Son 'embarrassed' by track record as Asia rivals zoom by | KrASIA

SoftBank&#8217;s Son &#8217;embarrassed&#8217; by track record as Asia rivals zoom by

Local player SG Bikes emerged as the winner of the competition–for now.

Q&A

Vertex Ventures targets its next 500 million internet users from India

UPGen’s co-founder Namster Do discusses moving beyond the “WeWork model”

Is Vietnam’s tech ecosystem living up to the hype?

Gojek commissioner has high hopes for an IPO

eToro, a social network for traders: Q&A with Asia’s managing director Jasper Lee

Tencent says it isn’t after ‘substandard’ content, unfazed by rivalry from ByteDance’s TikTok

E-commerce and ride-hailing are the fastest growing sectors in Southeast Asia and Indonesia, says Google Indonesia head

SoftBank’s Son ’embarrassed’ by track record as Asia rivals zoom by

Bike-sharing’s turbulent times in Singapore: Q&A with SG Bike’s co-founders

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