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

Creative

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

Gaming

Split Fiction’s endless variety and cinematic flair builds on It Takes Two’s legacy, but Hazelight’s split-screen co-op formula might be nearing its limits.

Split Fiction keeps co-op gaming fresh, but Hazelight may be running out of tricks | KrASIA

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Split Fiction keeps co-op gaming fresh, but Hazelight may be running out of tricks

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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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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

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Li Auto

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 has set an ambitious annual target—and is restructuring to get there.

Li Auto overhauls sales division to chase higher delivery numbers | KrASIA

Li Auto overhauls sales division to chase higher delivery numbers

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

Tongcheng Travel and others are using new tech to meet a timeless need—getting people from here to there, with confidence.

Small-town travelers are powering China’s next travel boom | KrASIA

Small-town travelers are powering China’s next travel boom

KrASIA | News Archives

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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

Indonesia

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Soul Parking secures Series A extension, Digital Edge raises over USD 1.6 billion, ZVC launches JPY 30 billion fund, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Soul Parking secures Series A extension, Digital Edge raises over USD 1.6 billion, ZVC launches JPY 30 billion fund, and more

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KrASIA Writers

Deals in brief: Paper battery maker Flint lands seed funding, Pimax raises over RMB 100 million for premium VR headsets, other China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Paper battery maker Flint lands seed funding, Pimax raises over RMB 100 million for premium VR headsets, other China deals, and more

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

As startups slash prices to undercut competitors, the humanoid robotics market faces challenges in balancing costs, functionality, and investor demands.

Humanoid robots are getting cheaper—can affordability drive adoption? | KrASIA

Humanoid robots are getting cheaper—can affordability drive adoption?

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

The DJI spinoff is bringing advanced smart driving features to mid-tier vehicles, reducing compute demands and cost for broader accessibility.

Zhuoyu Technology targets affordable smart driving with end-to-end solution | KrASIA

Zhuoyu Technology targets affordable smart driving with end-to-end solution

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

Fine Motion plans to secure RMB 1.4 billion to invest in R&D and expand its advanced manufacturing capacity.

Valued at RMB 3 billion, this Zhejiang advanced manufacturer is headed for an IPO | KrASIA

Valued at RMB 3 billion, this Zhejiang advanced manufacturer is headed for an IPO

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

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

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India

Malaysia

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Deals in brief: Grab acquires Cambodia’s Nham24, Alibaba to sell majority stake in Sun Art and form JV with Shinsegae, 14 new China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Grab acquires Cambodia’s Nham24, Alibaba to sell majority stake in Sun Art and form JV with Shinsegae, 14 new China deals, and more

Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

Anta

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

Consumer Services

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

Retail

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

The AntaZero Upcycle collection features designs repurposed from surplus inventory, aligning with the brand’s carbon-neutral ambitions.

Anta steps up sustainability with upcycled collection at Wukang store | KrASIA

Anta steps up sustainability with upcycled collection at Wukang store

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

ByteDance

CapCut, a video editing and graphic design platform by ByteDance, empowers creators with intuitive tools and templates to craft engaging and shareable content.

CapCut

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

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence

ByteDance’s CapCut head exits as the company redefines its strategy, prioritizing AI-driven innovation like the Dreamina platform.

CapCut leader Zhang Xiaoran departs as ByteDance doubles down on AI | KrASIA

CapCut leader Zhang Xiaoran departs as ByteDance doubles down on AI

iFlytek drives voice recognition and natural language processing AI, enhancing smart assistants, language learning, and enterprise solutions.

iFlytek

Xunfei Healthcare, a division of iFlytek, applies AI to medical diagnostics, health management, and personalized care for improved patient outcomes.

Xunfei Healthcare

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

Hong Kong

Spun off from iFlytek, the Hong Kong listing is a milestone for the smart healthcare firm, though challenges remain ahead.