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Photo of DJI’s logo on display at its flagship store in Xintiandi, Shanghai.

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

China

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Departures at DJI have raised concerns, but there’s a contrarian view worth considering.

Why DJI’s talent outflow may be a sign of strength, not weakness

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

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

Southeast Asia

Thailand

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: GIC backs legal AI firm Harvey, Amity and Startale raise funding, China logs 14 investments, and more

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Sudo Lim

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

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

New subsidies, tools, and incentives aim to help sellers improve earnings in a more competitive market.

Tmall ramps up merchant support as focus shifts to profitability

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

Creative

Creative | KrASIA

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

Q&amp;A

Malaysia-based Inmagine Group, the firm behind 123rf.com, is now launching a new AI-powered online creative platform.

This company makes content production easier with AI: Q&A with Designs.ai CEO Warren Leow

This company makes content production easier with AI: Q&#038;A with Designs.ai CEO Warren Leow

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Ursula Florene

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

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

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.

Deep Tech

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

Short Video

Voca.ai has built a human-friendly agent designed to reduce the size and cost of call centers.

Snap to acquire Israeli voice assistant startup Voca.ai for USD 70 million

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NoCamels

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

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

A technology advisor of President-elect Joe Biden said that it was "too early to say" what his view on TikTok might be.

US TikTok ban blocked, but deal with Oracle, Walmart remains in limbo

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

Tencent's gaming revenue year-on-year growth, Q3 2020

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

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

The success of Tencent's blockbuster mobile game Honor of Kings has been a highlight of the quarter.

KEY STAT | Tencent’s gaming revenue grows as fast as during its peak in 2017

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Julianna Wu

Razer, a gaming hardware brand from Singapore, produces high-performance peripherals, laptops, and streaming accessories.

Razer

CEO Min-Liang Tan calls 2020 a "banner year" for Razer.

Razer expects a profit for fiscal year 2020

TikTok & Douyin's global revenue, October 2020: USD 115 million

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

Douyin

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

Kuaishou

Approximately 86% of TikTok’s revenue came from Douyin in China.

KEY STAT | Tiktok and Douyin are the top-grossing apps worldwide for the seventh month

Daily average active users of Honor of Kings, 2020: 100 million

The Tencent blockbuster mobile game is also the top-grossing title in the world.

KEY STAT | Honor of Kings sets new world record with 100 million daily average players

ClanConnect takes guess work out of influencer marketing

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

India

ClanConnect provides brands with the real-time data about posts made by influencers for marketing campaigns.

ClanConnect takes guess work out of influencer marketing | Startup Stories

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Avanish Tiwary

China, Japan, and the US were the top three markets for player spending.