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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

A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

Beneath the bureaucracy: How state capital made (and remade) China’s venture ecosystem

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

Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact leads Arysun’s pre-seed round, Nuevocor raises USD 45 million, latest funding deals in China, and more

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KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories—alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

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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

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

Entertainment

Latin America

With localized features and streamlined design, TCL’s BrowseHere is winning over Latin American users, reflecting the region’s surging appetite for smart TV innovation.

Smart TVs are booming in LATAM, and TCL’s BrowseHere is cashing in

OpenAI researches advanced AI models, like ChatGPT, contributing to natural language processing, machine learning, and innovation in AI.

OpenAI

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Sora’s launch should excite users not just for its features but also for the strides it marks toward AGI.

OpenAI’s Sora is finally here, with a Turbo version to boot

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

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

Geely

How do we operate off Earth? Explore satellites, launch services, and research ventures pioneering new space economies.

Space Tech

Geely’s commercial aerospace unit highlights the role of satellite technology in advancing mobility and communication paradigms.

Geespace’s satellites take center stage at supply chain expo

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

Live Streaming

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

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

Video

The Chinese streaming giant is betting on short-form content and subscription tweaks to sustain its upward momentum.

Mini dramas, new memberships fuel iQiyi’s growth push

With 30 million units sold in five years, JisuLife showcases how portable fans have evolved into must-have lifestyle gadgets worldwide.

JisuLife logs stellar sales as portable mini fans become everyday essentials

HKSTP’s new Shenzhen base aims to streamline the flow of talent and capital across the Greater Bay Area, reinforcing the region’s tech and innovation ecosystem.

With a Shenzhen hub, HKSTP strengthens Hong Kong’s role as an innovation gateway

Serta aims to solve one of the final challenges of smart living by reimagining what a bed can do.

For Serta, the new era of smart living begins with sleep

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

Consumer Economy

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

Fashion

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

Retail

Through innovation and localization to serve unmet needs, Lululemon has advanced from selling yoga pants to becoming a major brand in China and beyond.

Imitation is a form of recognition, says Lululemon exec as brand scales in China

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

Creator Economy

OBSBot’s AI-powered Tail Air camera brings pro-grade streaming features to solo creators while stripping away the complexity.