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US tariff policies are renewing calls to deepen economic ties within the Southeast Asian bloc.

ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat | KrASIA

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ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

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

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more

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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

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

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

Coze combines workflow logic, collaborative planning, and proprietary data access to reimagine what AI agents can do.

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta | KrASIA

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

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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.

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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Alibaba and JD.com are penetrating down into lower-tier cities while Pinduoduo does the opposite.

JD.com launches its Pinduoduo rival, with a little help from WeChat | KrASIA

JD.com launches its Pinduoduo rival, with a little help from WeChat

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Company said online stores on Tmall and JD.com are being adjusted to ‘better consumer services’.

Exclusive | US e-cigarette giant Juul pulls products off Chinese shelves, a week after launch | KrASIA

Exclusive | US e-cigarette giant Juul pulls products off Chinese shelves, a week after launch

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Sun Henan

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

Fintech

In a hope that students can become users for its financial products.

JD's fintech arm tests social app for college students | KrASIA

JD&#8217;s fintech arm tests social app for college students

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Song Jingli

China's tech giants line up to be at the forefront of disruption in this traditional business.

Alibaba and JD want to clean up the dirty business of pig farms in China–with AI | KrASIA

Alibaba and JD want to clean up the dirty business of pig farms in China–with AI

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Luna Lin

Big e-commerce platforms have the tech and supplier connections to potentially make customization work at scale.

JD.com allows users to tailor-make clothes, pushing the boundaries of mass customization | KrASIA

JD.com allows users to tailor-make clothes, pushing the boundaries of mass customization

Its controversial corporate shuffle has yielded positive results.

At a turbulent juncture, JD.com reports overall profits and break-even for logistics business | KrASIA

At a turbulent juncture, JD.com reports overall profits and break-even for logistics business

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

Fashion

Outlet in Beijing marks company’s ambition in building an ecosytem for luxury sector.

JD.com debuts first luxury goods service center | KrASIA

JD.com debuts first luxury goods service center

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

With e-commerce taking off, taxation inevitably becomes a matter of interest.

Taxing Southeast Asia's e-commerce sector | KrASIA

Taxing Southeast Asia&#8217;s e-commerce sector

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Zhixin Tan

Aside from the acquisition, another deal also brings Beijing Digital Telecom into the fold of JD.com.