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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.

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China

A rush to popularize the Western-developed tool has evoked shades of DeepSeek fever.

OpenClaw becomes latest AI craze for China's local governments

OpenClaw becomes latest AI craze for China&#8217;s local governments

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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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.

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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 and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

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

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Jack Ma & family's total wealth: USD 58.8 billion

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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

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

Tencent's Pony Ma registers the biggest personal wealth increase among all the names on the rich list.

KEY STAT | Alibaba's Jack Ma retains title of richest man in China for the third year

KEY STAT | Alibaba&#8217;s Jack Ma retains title of richest man in China for the third year

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

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

Short Video

Douyin will roll out landscape mode soon and mobile editing tool Jianying will have a PC version.

ByteDance's Xigua Video pivots to 'middle video,' incentivizing creators with USD 300 million

ByteDance&#8217;s Xigua Video pivots to &#8216;middle video,&#8217; incentivizing creators with USD 300 million

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

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

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

Food Tech

The news came after a handful of other US-based food tech firms have already sprung up to fill the rising demand for plant-based food in Asia such as Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods.

Egg substitute maker Eat Just to build first Asia factory in Singapore, eyes takeoff in Q1 2021

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Stephanie Li

Accel Partners invests in high-potential startups, supporting product development, market expansion, and growth strategies.

Accel Partners

Sequoia Capital finances transformative companies, guiding them through growth phases and global market entry.

Sequoia Capital

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

The company saw a huge demand during the pandemic.

Sales intelligence startup Slintel raises USD 4.2 million from Accel, Sequoia

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Avanish Tiwary

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Indonesia has a long history of blocking social media platforms without strong legal grounds.

Indonesia drafting ministerial regulation to block social media

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Ursula Florene

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

The Chinese online education market is projected to reach a volume of RMB 423 billion, up 21.97% from last year's level.

Online education startups Yuanfudao and Zuoyebang raise billions

In the USD 4.4 trillion real estate transaction market, Zhuge is competing with companies such as US-listed Beike and 5i5j.

Following Beike's IPO, property portal Zhuge.com raises USD 15 million

Following Beike&#8217;s IPO, property portal Zhuge.com raises USD 15 million

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Song Jingli

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Fintech

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Thailand’s digital payment sector is set to grow by USD 9.1 billion in 2020 and the total transaction value could jump 13.2% to USD 1.49 billion by 2024, according to Statista. 

Line launches banking services on its messaging app in Thailand

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

India

From the new fund, Elevation Capital is expected to focus on new areas such as enterprise SaaS.

SAIF Partners rebrands as Elevation Capital with USD 400 million new fund

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KEY STAT | Alibaba’s Jack Ma retains title of richest man in China for the third year

ByteDance’s Xigua Video pivots to ‘middle video,’ incentivizing creators with USD 300 million

Egg substitute maker Eat Just to build first Asia factory in Singapore, eyes takeoff in Q1 2021

Sales intelligence startup Slintel raises USD 4.2 million from Accel, Sequoia

Indonesia drafting ministerial regulation to block social media

Online education startups Yuanfudao and Zuoyebang raise billions

Following Beike’s IPO, property portal Zhuge.com raises USD 15 million

Line launches banking services on its messaging app in Thailand

SAIF Partners rebrands as Elevation Capital with USD 400 million new fund

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