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In a recent interview with 36Kr, senior figures from Sensors Data discuss the company's growth phases and its current strategic refocus.

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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 news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Accelerating Asia invests in ninth startup cohort, Pawprints and Wize secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Japan

New Wuhan destination offers go-karts, virtual reality and petting zoo.

With huge new China mall, Japan's Aeon puts fun over shopping

With huge new China mall, Japan&#8217;s Aeon puts fun over shopping

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

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

Content

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

Creative

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

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

Entertainment

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

Live Streaming

What defines fully immersive realms? Uncover virtual environments, user-generated content, and monetization models shaping the metaverse.

Metaverse

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

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This Japanese beverage company made waves by featuring an AI-generated character in its latest commercial. Beyond the hype, can such creations truly outshine their human counterparts?

Fear the byte: What you should know about AI-generated characters

A weekly newsletter analyzing the pros and cons of emerging technology. Published every Thursday.

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Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

Luckin Coffee

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

Luckin Coffee has achieved significant revenue growth through an aggressive store expansion strategy, but sustaining further growth may necessitate a different approach.

As it charges full speed ahead, how many good days are left for Luckin Coffee?

Deals in brief: CapitaLand announces sustainability challenge winners, BeeX closes USD 2 million bridge round, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

Ant Group

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

Southeast Asia

Fostering global commerce inclusivity is central to Ant International's "4T" strategy, underpinned by its four key business pillars: Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst, and Anext Bank.

Inclusivity in payment and commerce is core to Ant International's expansion strategy

Inclusivity in payment and commerce is core to Ant International&#8217;s expansion strategy

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How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

Chinese companies are the early movers with wind turbines in disputed waterway.

South China Sea brims with rare earth and renewable power promise

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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Deals in brief: Augmentus and Etaily secure Series A funding, SC Ventures launches Libeara, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

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

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

The Chinese automaker is planning a second and third plant to keep up with demand.

China's Xiaomi takes on Tesla, armed with 1,000 EV factory robots

China&#8217;s Xiaomi takes on Tesla, armed with 1,000 EV factory robots

Europe

Mercedes-Benz will begin integrating Flyme Auto OS into its vehicles, starting with the long-wheelbase E-class in 2027.

Mercedes-Benz taps Flyme Auto OS to boost smart vehicle appeal

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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What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

Priced to match the iPhone 16, Nothing’s Phone (3) targets design-conscious users who prioritize personality over specs.

Nothing brings its design-focused phones to China, starting with the Phone (3)

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