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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 happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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

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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

The global vacuum market is maturing, and China’s top brands are now betting on new categories.

Record sales, shrinking profits: China’s robot vacuum leaders face their next test

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. 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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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.

East Asia

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xiaomi

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

Electric Vehicles

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.

Transportation

Xiaomi says there’s no formal sales network in place, but the new facility appears to be part of a long-term Europe strategy.

Is Xiaomi’s new EV base in Germany a prelude to its European rollout?

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

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

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

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Axie Infinity’s Philippine Discord server hit by scammer, players lose USD 98,600 in assets. Axie Infinity said it will reimburse its players.

Axie Infinity’s Philippine Discord server hit by scammer, players lose USD 98,600 in assets

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Stephanie Li

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

ByteDance

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

Douyin

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

TikTok

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

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

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

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TikTok owner ByteDance reshuffles major businesses into six sections. Changing regulatory and business environments pose challenges to ByteDance’s future.

TikTok owner ByteDance reshuffles major businesses into six sections

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Jiaxing Li

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

Tencent

Tencent to acquire stake in Japanese media publisher Kadokawa to boost global presence. The deal marks the largest investment Tencent has made in Japan.

Tencent to acquire stake in Japanese media publisher Kadokawa to boost global presence

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Mengyuan Ge

Yoozoo Games denies 18% acquisition by Sina. The video game publisher made news last year after its chairman died after allegedly being poisoned.

Yoozoo Games denies deal with Sina for 18% acquisition

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Sony, a Japanese electronics pioneer, excels in gaming consoles, home entertainment systems, audio devices, and cinematic production.

Sony

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Sony Group is selling its mobile gaming subsidiary to US mobile game developer Scopely for USD 1 billion. Sony will focus on games using its own content.

Sony to sell mobile gaming subsidiary for USD 1 billion

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

India

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

Crypto stakeholders see GameFi projects as the next gold rush. Notable GameFi startups have emerged to blend blockchain activity with video games.

Crypto stakeholders see GameFi projects as the next gold rush

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.

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Bigo Live reached 29.5 million average monthly active users in the second quarter of the year. Now, the platform will also target the e-commerce sector.

Bigo fuels the global creator economy with livestreaming e-commerce, gaming, and entertainment content

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Khamila Mulia

Dream11, India’s fantasy sports platform, engages cricket and football fans who create virtual teams to compete for prizes.

Dream11

The Mumbai-based firm made a profit of USD 24.4 million in the financial year ended March 31, 2020—a big jump from the USD 11.7 million loss it made a year earlier.

Tiger Global-backed fantasy gaming unicorn Dream11 starts churning profits

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Moulishree Srivastava

This anime girl derby mobile game is taking over Japan. Headline Asia takes a closer look at the factors behind the success of Uma Musume.

This anime girl derby mobile game is taking over Japan

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