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

Consumer Services

After going viral in China, Botare’s hanging tissue pack is making waves abroad—with TikTok as its launchpad.

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

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

Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more

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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

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

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

Starting at RMB 119,800 (USD 16,800), Nio’s compact EV will launch in China before making its way to Europe and other markets.

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push | KrASIA

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push

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

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence | KrASIA Archives

Deep Tech

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

The company plans to use the new funds to open a generative AI research center in and expand in the US.

Fashion imaging startup FlixStock banks USD 2.5 million from Wavemaker, others | KrASIA

Fashion imaging startup FlixStock banks USD 2.5 million from Wavemaker, others

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Tech in Asia

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

Tencent

The startup, which focuses on industrial inspection and high-def video, has already completed pre-Series A financing.

CHINA BRIEF | Jia Jiaya, CUHK professor and former Tencent exec, launches AI company | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Jia Jiaya, CUHK professor and former Tencent exec, launches AI company

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

Video

The coronavirus situation in China is evolving, and business visibility is very limited, said Baidu.

Baidu posts 6% increase in revenues but forecasts disappointing first quarter | KrASIA

Baidu posts 6% increase in revenues but forecasts disappointing first quarter

The company's IPO progress was partly disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak in China.

CHINA BRIEF | Megvii says Hong Kong listing is still on track despite lapsed IPO application | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Megvii says Hong Kong listing is still on track despite lapsed IPO application

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

Robotics

Laiye has provided enterprises with intelligent robots and other assistant products based on AI technology.

CHINA BRIEF | Microsoft-backed AI startup Laiye completes USD 42 million Series C round | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Microsoft-backed AI startup Laiye completes USD 42 million Series C round

The coronavirus is prompting facial recognition companies to develop solutions for those with partially covered faces.

Wearing a mask won’t stop facial recognition anymore | KrASIA

Wearing a mask won’t stop facial recognition anymore

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

Drivers who fail to wear masks will be warned and even suspended from their shifts.

Didi uses AI facial recognition to ensure its drivers wear masks | KrASIA

Didi uses AI facial recognition to ensure its drivers wear masks

The fresh cash will be utilized for international expansion and product development.

Indonesian firm Eureka AI raises USD 20 million in Series B round | KrASIA

Indonesian firm Eureka AI raises USD 20 million in Series B round

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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.

The system can complete the recognition process within 20 seconds.