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Artificial Intelligence

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

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Manycore unveils Aholo and LuxReal to ground the next wave of generative AI in the physical world.

Once a 3D design startup, Manycore now wants to give AI a sense of place

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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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36Kr English

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

Creative

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

Fashion

With craftsmanship rooted in the culture of the Central Plains, Songmont has built a global following.

As Western luxury slows, Chinese brands like Songmont set the new standard

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

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

Pan joins to lead the development of Meituan’s LongCat app and large model.

Meituan hires top talent Pan Xin as it doubles down on AI

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

E-commerce

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Consumer Economy

On-demand Services

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

In much of the country, especially in rural areas, infrastructure remains an issue.

Why Philippine e-commerce still relies on convenience stores

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Tech in Asia

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

iPrice

Numbers are showing the increased demand for healthcare products, work-from-home equipment, and groceries.

How Indonesians shop in times of COVID-19

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Ursula Florene

The AI-powered makeup integration allows customers to try on cosmetic products virtually.

CHINA BRIEF| Megvii unveils virtual makeup solution FaceStyle to boost sales for cosmetics retailers

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Song Jingli

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

Suning attributed these losses to the COVID-19 pandemic as its sales decreased but expenditure increased.

Suning.com expects USD 85 million Q1 loss, but says Carrefour China remains profitable

Digital Commerce Intelligence uses data science and AI to provide e-commerce market performance insights for consumer brands.

Singapore AI startup providing e-commerce data raises funds to scale in SEA

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.

Kuaishou

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

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

Short-video apps have never been so important for brands in the Chinese market.

Short-video platforms jockey for pole position as entertainment and lifestyle brands transition online

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

JD.com

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

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

The app also has a local service function.

Amid university shutdowns, JD Digits forges ahead with campus-focused social app

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

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

Transportation

Huawei's Ren Zhengfei and Tencent's Pony Ma took the second and third positions, respectively.

Alibaba's Jack Ma tops Fortune China's list of influential business leaders in 2020

Alibaba&#8217;s Jack Ma tops Fortune China&#8217;s list of influential business leaders in 2020

Half of Korea’s 10 unicorns are battling in online retail.