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What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

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

China

Hong Kong

The ODM plans to deploy IPO proceeds to parlay its capabilities into emerging categories, including smart glasses.

Chinese smart device maker Longcheer joins wave of Hong Kong listings

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T. K. Lin

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

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

The move aims to stabilize investor sentiment amid a broader correction in China’s collectibles market.

Pop Mart launches share buyback as Labubu craze fades

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

Photo of the upcoming recording device developed by Lark in partnership with Anker Innovations.

Anker

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

Lark, a workplace collaboration platform by ByteDance, integrates messaging, video conferencing, document sharing, and productivity tools.

Lark

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

The platform is testing a bean-shaped device that uses Doubao to capture meetings, generate real-time summaries, and support enterprise workflows.

Lark steps into hardware, developing an AI-powered recorder with Anker

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

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

Google

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

Cybersecurity

Israeli cybersecurity company Orca Security announced the close of a USD 210 million Series C round on Tuesday. The investment was led by CapitalG (formerly Google Capital), the independent growth fund of Alphabet (Google’s parent company), and Redpoint Ventures.

Google growth fund co-leads USD 210 million round in Orca Security

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NoCamels

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

Myanmar

Myanmar coup

'Poorly edited' or 'forged'? The video of one minister's corruption confession is the latest flashpoint in Myanmar.

Did Myanmar's military deepfake a minister's corruption confession?

Did Myanmar&#8217;s military deepfake a minister&#8217;s corruption confession?

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KrASIA Writers

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

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

Short Video

Indian social networking startup Public App, which allows users to watch video clips of local news based on their location, said Wednesday it has raised USD 41 million led by Mumbai-based venture capital fund A91 Partners along with its existing investors. VC firms including SIG, Tanglin Venture Partners, and Lee Fixel's new investment firm Addition are existing investors in Public App

India's hyperlocal social media startup Public App raises USD 41 million led by A91 Partners

India&#8217;s hyperlocal social media startup Public App raises USD 41 million led by A91 Partners

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Avanish Tiwary

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

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

Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio (NYSE: NIO) announced that its power swap stations across China have completed 2 million battery swaps until Wednesday, according to the firm's Weibo post.

KEY STAT | Nio reaches milestone for battery-swap program

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Julianna Wu

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

Kuaishou

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

E-commerce

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

Live Streaming

Kuaishou (HKSE: 1024) shares plunged more than 12% on Wednesday in Hong Kong trading, closing at HKD 265. The stock appears to be pulling back after advancing since the IPO, due to high expectations from investors, DTZ Research lead analyst Ke Yan told KrASIA. On Tuesday, the company said it made RMB 58.8 billion (USD 9 billion) in revenue in 2020, up 50.2% year-on-year, in its first annual report since it went public last month.

Kuaishou shares dive after first annual report

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Song Jingli

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

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

Singapore

San Francisco-based Eat Just on Tuesday said that it raised USD 200 million in a new round led by the sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and with participation of US-based private equity firms Charlesbank Capital Partners and Vulcan Capital. The food tech startup aims to scale up its commercial manufacturing operations, reduce production costs, and ramp up research and development of other types of meat.

Faux-egg maker Eat Just raises USD 200 million more in latest round

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Stephanie Li

Indonesia

Social commerce startup KitaBeli on Wednesday said that it has closed a USD 10 million Series A funding round led by Go-Ventures. Its seed-round investors AC Ventures and East Ventures also participated again.KitaBeli's mobile app allows users to share product price information with their social circle, and build teams to purchase desired items at competitive prices, similar to Chinese commerce giant Pinduoduo. Over time, the platform aims to connect suppliers and farmers to tens of millions of consumers in lower-tier cities across Indonesia.

KitaBeli bags new funding for its fast-growing social commerce app

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Ursula Florene

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

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

China's two leading game livestreaming platforms Huya (NYSE:HUYA) and Douyu (NASDAQ: DOYU), which are set to merge in a Tencent-orchestrated deal later this year, both reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2020 on Tuesday.Guangzhou-based Huya generated RMB 2.99 billion (USD 458.3 million) in total revenues for the December quarter, up 21.2% year-on-year (YoY), but shy of market expectations which forecasted USD 471.7 million in quarterly sales. Meanwhile, Douyu's fourth-quarter revenue totaled RMB 2.27 billion (USD 347.8 million) which exceeded market expectations.

China's top game-streaming platforms await regulatory approval on Tencent-backed merger

China&#8217;s top game-streaming platforms await regulatory approval on Tencent-backed merger

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AJ Cortese

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

Fashion

Online beauty marketplace Purplle has raised USD 45 million from Sequoia Capital and existing investors including Belgian investment firm Verlinvest and Indian venture capital companies Blume Ventures and JSW Ventures.

Indian beauty e-retailer Purplle gives early investor a 22x return in latest funding

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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