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

ByteDance

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

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

Douyin

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

Consumer Services

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Creative

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

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

On-demand Services

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

Short Video

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Douyin’s content ecosystem offers brands a path to adapt to shifting consumer habits, engage users, and drive demand across channels.

How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands? | KrASIA

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How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands?

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

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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

Malaysia

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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

CATL

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 “Choco-Swap” system reimagines EV batteries as assets, shaping a new business paradigm that maximizes utility and profitability.

From power to profit: CATL turns EV batteries into financial assets with “Choco-Swap” | KrASIA

From power to profit: CATL turns EV batteries into financial assets with “Choco-Swap”

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KrASIA | Newsletters Archives

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

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

The Uptake Daily Digest | I got two versions. WeChat attempts sensible user management.

Daily Digest | I got two versions | KrASIA

Daily Digest | I got two versions

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The Uptake

In this round of India Digest from October 15 to October 21, 2021, read our big story of the week, the weekly buzz, and more.

Indian short video startups embrace social commerce| India Digest Volume 72 | KrASIA

Indian short video startups embrace social commerce| India Digest Volume 72

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KrASIA India Digest

The Uptake Daily Digest | Pretty places. Social media and unrealistic expectations.

Daily Digest | Pretty places | KrASIA

Daily Digest | Pretty places

The Uptake Daily Digest | Anonymous heist. What does a USD 3.9 million theft say about the state of cybersecurity in Thailand?

Daily Digest | Anonymous heist | KrASIA

Daily Digest | Anonymous heist

The Uptake Daily Digest | Transparent philanthropy.

Daily Digest | Transparent philanthropy | KrASIA

Daily Digest | Transparent philanthropy

The Uptake Daily Digest | Defenders of data. Third-party data oversight takes shape in China.

Daily Digest | Defenders of data | KrASIA

Daily Digest | Defenders of data

The Uptake Daily Digest | LinkedIn, LinkedOut. The last major foreign social platform in China retreats from the country.

Daily Digest | LinkedIn, LinkedOut | KrASIA

Daily Digest | LinkedIn, LinkedOut

In this round of India Digest from October 8 to October 14, 2021, read our big story of the week, the weekly buzz, and more.

Inside the stock trading app revolution in India | India Digest Volume 71 | KrASIA

Inside the stock trading app revolution in India | India Digest Volume 71

The Uptake Daily Digest | Masters of the universe. What happens when a tech company in China runs a game environment that looks like a crypto mining app?