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CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

CATL

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

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

CATL’s Freevoy reimagines the EV powertrain from the cell up, fusing chemistries and software in a format built for range, cold, or speed.

CATL’s new EV battery doesn’t settle for one chemistry, and it doesn’t want you to either | KrASIA

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CATL’s new EV battery doesn’t settle for one chemistry, and it doesn’t want you to either

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

Consumer Services

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

E-commerce

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

Latin America

As cross-border ambitions grow, Chinese firms in Mexico must navigate a patchwork of challenges—from lost freight to language barriers.

In Mexico, China’s e-commerce giants hit both stride and snags | KrASIA

In Mexico, China’s e-commerce giants hit both stride and snags

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

ByteDance

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

A spin-off could follow, but for now, ByteDance is trading moonshots for methodical growth—and Moonton may come out on top.

ByteDance plots new game plan with rumored Nuverse-Moonton merger | KrASIA

ByteDance plots new game plan with rumored Nuverse-Moonton merger

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Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

Not slowing down, Temu is shifting to a partial consignment model as part of a strategic change to sustain growth in the US and Europe.

PDD's Temu racks up USD 20 billion in first-half sales, surpassing 2023 total | KrASIA

PDD&#8217;s Temu racks up USD 20 billion in first-half sales, surpassing 2023 total

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Google

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

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.

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

Indonesia

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: AwanTunai secures debt facility from HSBC, RevComm completes pre-Series B round, Alphabet injects USD 5 billion into Waymo, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: AwanTunai secures debt facility from HSBC, RevComm completes pre-Series B round, Alphabet injects USD 5 billion into Waymo, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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

Fashion

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

Retail

With a focus on brick-and-mortar stores, Urban Revivo's parent company is eyeing a USD 13 billion sales goal and an IPO.

China's Zara challenger Urban Revivo ramps up global growth plans | KrASIA

China&#8217;s Zara challenger Urban Revivo ramps up global growth plans

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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OpenAI researches advanced AI models, like ChatGPT, contributing to natural language processing, machine learning, and innovation in AI.

OpenAI

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI is going head-to-head with Google with the launch of SearchGPT.

OpenAI launches SearchGPT, Google’s latest search rival | KrASIA

OpenAI launches SearchGPT, Google’s latest search rival

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

Kuaishou

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

Kuaishou has opened international access to Kling AI, its generative AI platform, offering daily free credits for users to test its capabilities.

Kuaishou’s Kling AI video generator launches globally to challenge OpenAI’s Sora | KrASIA

Kuaishou’s Kling AI video generator launches globally to challenge OpenAI’s Sora

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

Douyin

Low-price tactics could be leading to Douyin E-commerce’s faltering GMV growth.

Douyin E-commerce misses first-half GMV target amid growth slowdown | KrASIA

Douyin E-commerce misses first-half GMV target amid growth slowdown

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

India

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

Philippines

Deals in brief: Hive Health raises USD 6.5 million, AgFunder VC closes fourth early-stage fund, ten China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Hive Health raises USD 6.5 million, AgFunder VC closes fourth early-stage fund, ten China and India deals, and more

What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

Music

Singapore

Caldecott expands through acquisitions of instrumental brands and composition software.

Singapore startup's stores and apps connect world's music fans | KrASIA

Singapore startup&#8217;s stores and apps connect world&#8217;s music fans

From left to right: Benjamin Droguet, founder and CEO of Sparxell, Tien Nguyen, founding partner of Earth Venture Capital, and Simon Kew, COO of Sparxell.

News

PDD’s Temu racks up USD 20 billion in first-half sales, surpassing 2023 total

Deals in brief: AwanTunai secures debt facility from HSBC, RevComm completes pre-Series B round, Alphabet injects USD 5 billion into Waymo, and more

China’s Zara challenger Urban Revivo ramps up global growth plans