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

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

China

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

East Asia

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

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

TikTok Shop’s growth across regions was a key driver.

ByteDance’s global e-commerce push lifts revenue as AI costs mount

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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

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

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.

Mobility

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

Transportation

Two veteran executives join the company to lead its next phase in the automotive business.

Xiaomi boosts EV business with new hires, including first CTO appointment

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

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

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

Deals in brief: Baskit raises USD 4.4 million, Tencent buys Kaspi.kz stake, six China investments, and more

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Sudo Lim

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Byton, which promised a vehicle with a 48-inch video screen spanning the whole dashboard, is unlikely to launch its debut model anytime soon.

EV maker Byton suspends operations in China, files for bankruptcy in North America and Europe

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Song Jingli

Photo of Masayoshi Son, founder and CEO of SoftBank, speaking at a news conference in Tokyo.

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

Son wins 96% shareholder votes, indicating tight grip on tech conglomerate.

SoftBank CEO's approval rating rises despite historic loss

SoftBank CEO&#8217;s approval rating rises despite historic loss

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Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Investors will inject in total USD 990 million into Nio China in five installments.

CHINA BRIEF | Nio China secures USD 680 million cash injection

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

Artificial Intelligence

What extends a car’s lifecycle beyond the showroom? Investigate spare parts, performance upgrades, and services fueling the secondary automotive market.

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The fundraising round comes at a time when the Chinese government is pushing to build new digital infrastructure.

CHINA BRIEF | Smart parking solution provider AIpark closes USD 42.4 million Series C round

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

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The Bengaluru incubator has mentored four startups so far, and plans to add six more by 2021.

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&#8216;We want to make Southeast Asia accessible to our startups&#8217;: Q&#038;A with Tanul Mishra of Afthonia Lab

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

On-demand Services

The firm trains caretakers and recommend them to families that need their service.

CHINA BRIEF | Nanny-training company Haoyun Mama closes USD 7 million Series A round

Standardizing International Logistics with SaaS, CargoGM Raises Tens of Millions of Yuan

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

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

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As Chinese investment turns towards SEA, seasoned stakeholders offer their advice.

What opportunities and challenges exist for Chinese companies expanding to Southeast Asia?

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Lin Lingyi

The billionaire told shareholders in Tokyo he is leaving just as Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma himself quits SoftBank’s board.

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son steps down from Alibaba’s board, weeks after Jack Ma quit Japanese firm’s board

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Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

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36Kr Chuhai and KrASIA successfully organized Globiz, a webinar aimed at shedding light on doing business in Southeast Asia.

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EV maker Byton suspends operations in China, files for bankruptcy in North America and Europe

SoftBank CEO’s approval rating rises despite historic loss

CHINA BRIEF | Nio China secures USD 680 million cash injection

CHINA BRIEF | Smart parking solution provider AIpark closes USD 42.4 million Series C round

‘We want to make Southeast Asia accessible to our startups’: Q&A with Tanul Mishra of Afthonia Lab

CHINA BRIEF | Nanny-training company Haoyun Mama closes USD 7 million Series A round

What opportunities and challenges exist for Chinese companies expanding to Southeast Asia?

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son steps down from Alibaba’s board, weeks after Jack Ma quit Japanese firm’s board

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