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South Korean players have lost ground after betting on the US market.

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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.

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

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

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

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Heavy investment is pushing the firm to make the case for AI in games, even as the earnings impact remains unclear.

Tencent says AI will reshape games, but evergreen titles still drive the business

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

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Investments are expected for sectors including construction materials, home appliance, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things.

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

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Tencent's move to entirely acquire Sogou represents a shift in China's internet landscape.

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Agile companies such as Peak and Masomo coveted for strength in Asian market.

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Having a large user base and financial resources doesn’t guarantee immediate success.

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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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