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The trendy Chinese jewelry brand’s first-half earnings fell short of forecasts.

Laopu Gold stresses bright outlook and global plans as growth slows

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The company is pushing deeper into industrial deployments while broadening its humanoid robot lineup across commercial and consumer uses.

UBTech’s full-size humanoid robot revenue jumps 1,445% in H1 2026

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The Chinese tea chain is expanding its product range and distribution network to improve store operations.

ChaPanda boosts H1 2026 performance with new products, supply chain efficiency

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The company has turned profitable in the first half of this year.

China's flower-focused e-commerce platform Flowerplus raises USD 5 million in Series B1 round

China&#8217;s flower-focused e-commerce platform Flowerplus raises USD 5 million in Series B1 round

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Song Jingli

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

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The Philippines was the fourth-highest remittance recipient globally at USD 34 billion in 2018.

Japan-based fintech DWC taps into the Philippines' e-wallet business by acquiring fintech firm Speed Money Transfer 

Japan-based fintech DWC taps into the Philippines&#8217; e-wallet business by acquiring fintech firm Speed Money Transfer 

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Thu Huong Le

After its shares dived nearly 35%, the company requested the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong to halt trading temporarily.

Police storm China's largest online credit card manager 51 Credit Card

Police storm China&#8217;s largest online credit card manager 51 Credit Card

Weibo's ad business, its key source of profit, has remained flattish.

A USD 6,700 ad goes nowhere, exposing yet another Weibo's 'fake traffic' issue

A USD 6,700 ad goes nowhere, exposing yet another Weibo&#8217;s &#8216;fake traffic&#8217; issue

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

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

Entertainment

A few months ago, TikTok rolled out in-app shopping advertisements in the US.

TikTok might be harboring e-commerce dream in India

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Priya Pradeep

China's rise leads shift toward Asia-focused venture capital.

Asia set to eclipse US as world's venture capital powerhouse

Asia set to eclipse US as world&#8217;s venture capital powerhouse

The firm launched its Asia-Pacific hub in Singapore last June.

German SaaS company commercetools bags USD 145 million from Insight Partners (updated)

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Zhixin Tan

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

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

JD.com

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

Pinduoduo

The platform now wants to reframe itself as a marketplace for branded merchandise.

Pinduoduo surpasses JD.com on GMV two years earlier than planned, says founder Huang (updated)

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

Gojek

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

On-demand Services

President Widodo has tapped the entrepreneur for his new cabinet.

Gojek co-founder and CEO Nadiem Makarim steps down to enter public service

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China’s flower-focused e-commerce platform Flowerplus raises USD 5 million in Series B1 round

Japan-based fintech DWC taps into the Philippines’ e-wallet business by acquiring fintech firm Speed Money Transfer

Police storm China’s largest online credit card manager 51 Credit Card

A USD 6,700 ad goes nowhere, exposing yet another Weibo’s ‘fake traffic’ issue