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Japan

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

Bandai, Kadokawa snatch up anime studios in scramble for talent | KrASIA

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Bandai, Kadokawa snatch up anime studios in scramble for talent

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

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The US EV industry is running into roadblocks, and a mix of political resistance and outdated strategies could be the root cause.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

Smartphones

Parts maker scales back output amid weak demand and swelling inventories.

Japan's Murata forecasts 28% profit drop on smartphone slump | KrASIA

Japan&#8217;s Murata forecasts 28% profit drop on smartphone slump

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

China Tech

In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals.

Investment

Venture capital is a type of private equity, a form of financing that is provided by firms or funds to small, early-stage, emerging firms that are deemed to have high growth potential, or which have demonstrated high growth.

Venture Capital

VC money brings name recognition and networking, but security concerns abound.

China AI startups draw early funding from U.S. investors: report | KrASIA

China AI startups draw early funding from U.S. investors: report

ASEAN startup fundraising slumped in 2022 but still up from 2019. Investors turn to early-stage deals amid dimmer IPO prospects for tech ventures.

ASEAN startup fundraising slumped in 2022 but still up from 2019 | KrASIA

ASEAN startup fundraising slumped in 2022 but still up from 2019

Elon Musk's company has global lead but affordable option has entered the race.

China's BYD starts EV sales in Japan as it chases Tesla | KrASIA

China&#8217;s BYD starts EV sales in Japan as it chases Tesla

Semiconductors

Korea

Samsung Electronics Q4 profit plummets amid global chip downturn. South Korean tech giant's slump expected to continue in first half of this year.

Samsung Electronics Q4 profit plummets amid global chip downturn | KrASIA

Samsung Electronics Q4 profit plummets amid global chip downturn

The food industry is booming! Both traditional companies and startups are using technology to transform the dynamics of the food sector.

Food Tech

Thailand

Japanese tractor maker offers smartphone app to improve Southeast Asian yields.

Kubota cultivates smart farming in Thailand | KrASIA

Kubota cultivates smart farming in Thailand

Hyundai profit more than doubles in Q4 amid strong push for EVs. South Korean automaker secures supply chains, complies with US policy.

Hyundai profit more than doubles in Q4 amid strong push for EVs | KrASIA

Hyundai profit more than doubles in Q4 amid strong push for EVs

Portfolio cap seen hindering ability to attract foreign investors.

Japan to remove limit on overseas investment by startup funds | KrASIA

Japan to remove limit on overseas investment by startup funds

Didi Chuxing Technology Co., formerly Didi Kuaidi, is a Chinese transportation network company, artificial intelligence and autonomous technology conglomerate.

Didi

An on-demand service platform connects waiting-time-sensitive customers with independent service providers.

On-Demand Services

Ride-hailing encompasses a range of companies and services, including traditional taxis and car services. 

Ride-hailing

Move is response to 'disorderly expansion and data security problems' in sector.