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Michelle Khoo is the leader of the Deloitte Center for The Edge Southeast Asia. With over a decade of experience in advising business and government leaders on long-term strategies, Khoo is passionate about shaping a more sustainable, fairer, and inclusive future in both physical and digital realms. Her work revolves around artificial intelligence, sustainability, metaverse, disruption, and innovation.

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

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

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

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

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The company aims to "absolutely dominate" the limited-service segment.

China's H World to add 9,000 hotels by 2030 in budget travel push

China&#8217;s H World to add 9,000 hotels by 2030 in budget travel push

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

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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.

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

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

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

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CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala has been a battlefield for Chinese tech companies.

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Kuaishou to disburse RMB 1 billion &#8216;red packets&#8217; on world’s most-watched TV show

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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What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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Tencent Holdings' president Martin Lau had warned earlier this year of a sharp downturn due to “bigger challenges” in 2019.

Tencent chilled by ‘cold winter’ in business environment as it bets on fewer companies this year

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

Didi

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

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

JD.com

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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

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

Live Streaming

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

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The bi-annual internet report published by the Chinese government provides insights of various internet sectors’ current developments.

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Julianna Wu

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More than 80% of the movie tickets were purchased online, while online streaming platforms and bullet chats form the new movie-watching experience in China.

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From audience to users: China&#8217;s new &#8220;movie-going&#8221; trends shaped by internet

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

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

The WeChat Pay team has won Tencent's USD 28.5 million Founders Award.

Tencent's WeChat Pay employees to get ten months' salary plus USD 28,500 as yearly bonus

Tencent&#8217;s WeChat Pay employees to get ten months&#8217; salary plus USD 28,500 as yearly bonus

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Gaming

The gaming giant latest step to meet the Chinese government regulations over gaming addiction.

Tencent will take down 32 of its games for failing its own "Healthy Gameplay System"

Tencent will take down 32 of its games for failing its own &#8220;Healthy Gameplay System&#8221;

The social giant expects to increase daters' odds through video chatting.

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Tencent is seeking to expand out of its comfort zone by launching several new apps to attract youngsters.

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

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

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

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While first-tier tech giants are retreating, Xiaomi and Meituan Dianping are testing the waters in the new energy vehicle sector via investments.

After Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent retreat, who will be the savior of Chinese EV makers?

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Tencent

Kuaishou to disburse RMB 1 billion ‘red packets’ on world’s most-watched TV show

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Tencent’s WeChat Pay employees to get ten months’ salary plus USD 28,500 as yearly bonus

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