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Retail & Commerce

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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

China

Known for its gold-and-ruby aesthetic, the brand is entering some of the country’s most selective luxury retail spaces.

Jinlux emerges as a dark horse in China’s high-end jewelry market

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

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Southeast Asia

Vietnam

The USD 2.5 trillion plan to address population growth comes with demolitions and relocations.

Remaking Hanoi: Vietnam bets on colossal capital renewal to drive growth

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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

Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

Mixue’s large store in Guangzhou is part of its efforts to differentiate itself from competitors.

Mixue Bingcheng takes page from Labubu with Snow King merch

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

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Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

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

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

WeChat

Along with dark mode, WeChat has also rolled out several new functions.

WeChat goes dark in latest release for iOS

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.

Venture Capital

The new capital injection will boost Heytea’s valuation to USD 2.2 billion.

CHINA BRIEF | Meituan-backed Heytea to close new financing round co-led by Hillhouse Capital

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Sun Henan

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Users can receive early assessment and medical advice related to COVID-19 without leaving their homes.

Gojek and Halodoc roll out telemedicine service to screen for COVID-19 symptoms

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

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

On-demand Services

The move is due to “business adjustment” and will take effect since May 31.

CHINA BRIEF | Meituan to terminate its public cloud service in May

Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

Indian hotel startup aims to shake up niche accommodation segment.

Oyo rolls out welcome mat at Japan's traditional inns

Oyo rolls out welcome mat at Japan&#8217;s traditional inns

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

China’s cloud infrastructure market grew 66.9% to USD 3.3 billion in the fourth quarter of last year.

Tencent, Baidu gain ground on Alibaba as China’s cloud market expands at rapid pace

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South China Morning Post

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

Artificial Intelligence

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

New funds will be used for research and development on courses and new technologies.

CHINA BRIEF | Coding education firm Xiaomawang closes USD 21.2 million pre-Series C round

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Song Jingli

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

Qlue

Users can also use the platform to report potentially dangerous crowd gatherings.

Indonesian startups launch a platform to disseminate information related to COVID-19

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

Telecommunications

Company sticking to full-year goals despite impact on services.