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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.

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.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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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 updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: SoftBank to anchor OpenAI’s USD 40 billion raise, Hoopi secures funding for collectibles push, ShopUp and Sary confirm merger, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: SoftBank to anchor OpenAI’s USD 40 billion raise, Hoopi secures funding for collectibles push, ShopUp and Sary confirm merger, and more

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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

Aldi’s China playbook blends elements of Sam’s Club and Hema, but with its own twist: a sharp focus on price, precision, and private labels.

Aldi’s supermarkets have Chinese shoppers hooked—now it wants more | KrASIA

Aldi’s supermarkets have Chinese shoppers hooked—now it wants more

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Creative

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

Deep Tech

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

Gaming

Now helming Anuttacon, Cai Haoyu is developing Whispers from the Star, a voice-driven game designed to test the limits of AI in gameplay.

Mihoyo’s CEO is back with a new game, and it’s nothing like Genshin Impact | KrASIA

Mihoyo’s CEO is back with a new game, and it’s nothing like Genshin Impact

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

Robotics

As core growth slows, appliance and electronics brands are betting big on robotic arms and embodied tech to stay ahead.

China’s consumer tech sector enters a robotics arms race—quite literally | KrASIA

China’s consumer tech sector enters a robotics arms race—quite literally

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-Ning, a Chinese sportswear brand, focuses on performance-driven footwear and apparel, combining functionality with contemporary design.

Li-Ning

In a cautious year for sportswear businesses, Li-Ning is prioritizing discipline and stability over rapid expansion.

With profits down, Li-Ning leans on core sports to weather a slower market | KrASIA

With profits down, Li-Ning leans on core sports to weather a slower market

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Deals in brief: Cinch secures backing to expand circular tech access, Australia’s Gridsight raises Series A funding, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Cinch secures backing to expand circular tech access, Australia’s Gridsight raises Series A funding, latest China deals, and more

Known for its robot vacuums, Dreame is now expanding into the broader home appliance market.

Dreame is bringing its machines into your kitchen—and it’s just getting started | KrASIA

Dreame is bringing its machines into your kitchen—and it’s just getting started

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

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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

As investigations continue into the March 29 accident, scrutiny grows over smart driving systems and the global image of Chinese EVs.

Recent SU7 crash tests Xiaomi’s EV ambitions—and China’s credibility abroad | KrASIA

Recent SU7 crash tests Xiaomi’s EV ambitions—and China’s credibility abroad

For Spirit AI, the real bottleneck in robotics isn’t hardware—it’s intelligence.

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