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

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How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

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A long-time BMW owner reflects on two decades with the brand, from driving dynamics to luxury features and what keeps him coming back.

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Driver’s diary: A loyalist on why he’s owned 19 BMW cars—and counting

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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The exhibit operator will open a permanent facility in Tokyo in March.

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Singapore&#8217;s Neon says immersive experience business is growing

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Digitalization is seeping into Chinese homes in the form of smart lamps, fridges and ACs.

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China&#8217;s traditional home appliance makers turn &#8216;smart&#8217;

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Samsung, LG Display face threat if BOE were to win orders from Apple

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China’s display maker BOE could take on South Korean peers in flexible OLED space

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

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The levels of Vietnamese spoken in hacker forums and on the dark web appears to have risen significantly in recent times.

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Vietnam suffers the most Southeast Asia offline cyber attacks Q2 2019

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Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

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One of the biggest trends in 2019 is the rise of the ‘copy-from-China’ approach by western firms.

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Should we stop calling Didi Chuxing ‘China’s Uber’?

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New funds are a life-or-death matter for China's EV makers.

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Sequoia-backed Chinese EV maker Leapmotor raises USD 51.2 million to speed mass production

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Super apps exist for selfish reasons, not for a better user experience.

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Super apps: nothing much super about them

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

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In doing so, the retailer is calling in a loan worth more than half a billion dollars.

After buying loss-making Carrefour, Suning.com sells off majority control of its convenience store operation | KrASIA

After buying loss-making Carrefour, Suning.com sells off majority control of its convenience store operation

Europe might be the next key battlefield for battery makers. It only accounts for a minor stake in global production now.

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CATL, the world&#8217;s largest battery maker, significantly upgrades plans for Germany plant

The Chinese retailer has been on a buying spree this year.

Opinion

China’s traditional home appliance makers turn ‘smart’

China’s display maker BOE could take on South Korean peers in flexible OLED space

Vietnam suffers the most Southeast Asia offline cyber attacks Q2 2019

Should we stop calling Didi Chuxing ‘China’s Uber’?

Sequoia-backed Chinese EV maker Leapmotor raises USD 51.2 million to speed mass production

Super apps: nothing much super about them

After buying loss-making Carrefour, Suning.com sells off majority control of its convenience store operation

CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, significantly upgrades plans for Germany plant

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