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While China’s tea chains race to open stores, Molly Tea is opting for a more measured expansion. Will this strategy give it an edge, or leave it lagging behind?

Molly Tea isn’t rushing into China’s tea wars—could that be the smarter move? | KrASIA

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Molly Tea isn’t rushing into China’s tea wars—could that be the smarter move?

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Bringing together the latest business insights and trends of China's tech ecosystem.

China Tech

Autonomous Vehicles is about self-driving. A self-driving car is also known as a robot car, autonomous car, or driverless car, is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and moving with little or no human input.

Autonomous Vehicles

Mobility

An on-demand service platform connects waiting-time-sensitive customers with independent service providers.

On-Demand Services

Ride-hailing encompasses a range of companies and services, including traditional taxis and car services. 

Ride-hailing

With plans to launch in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Middle East, Baidu’s robotaxi service aims to break new ground as competition in self-driving intensifies.

Baidu’s Apollo Go eyes global expansion as robotaxi race heats up | KrASIA

Baidu’s Apollo Go eyes global expansion as robotaxi race heats up

Logistics is generally the detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation. In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet requirements of customers or corporations. 

Logistics

After rebounding from a tough 2023, SF Express is refocusing on technology and international expansion to fend off rivals. Will it be enough to secure its future?

SF Express rebounds in 2024 but faces new battles on multiple fronts | KrASIA

SF Express rebounds in 2024 but faces new battles on multiple fronts

In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals.

Content

Creative

Deep Tech

Generative tools like Vast’s Tripo AI promise faster workflows for industries reliant on 3D modeling, such as gaming, architecture, and product design.

Vast’s Tripo AI brings generative AI to 3D modeling | KrASIA

Vast’s Tripo AI brings generative AI to 3D modeling

Shein

E-commerce is the activity of buying or selling of products on online services or over the Internet. 

E-Commerce

Fashion

Retail

Europe

Will Shein’s labor, safety, and environmental concerns shake investor confidence ahead of its tentative London Stock Exchange debut?

Shein presses for London IPO, unfazed by rising controversies | KrASIA

Shein presses for London IPO, unfazed by rising controversies

Climate

Energy

US authorities plan new tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports to protect domestic manufacturers from what they claim is unfair competition.

US introduces preliminary tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports | KrASIA

US introduces preliminary tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports

Meituan-Dianping is a Chinese group buying website for locally found food delivery services, consumer products and retail services. The company is headquartered in Beijing and was founded in 2010 by Wang Xing. The Meituan.com site offers deals of the day by selling vouchers on local services and entertainment.

Meituan

Food Delivery

Grocery Delivery

MENA

Keeta, Meituan’s delivery app, enters the Saudi market through Al Kharj instead of the capital Riyadh.

Meituan’s Keeta launches in Saudi Arabia, igniting competition and price hikes | KrASIA

Meituan’s Keeta launches in Saudi Arabia, igniting competition and price hikes

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet and technology. 

Alibaba

Alibaba Cloud

At Apsara Conference 2024, Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu outlined bold predictions on how AI will reshape industries and the world.

AI’s future is only beginning, says Alibaba’s Eddie Wu | KrASIA

AI’s future is only beginning, says Alibaba’s Eddie Wu

Semiconductors

US sanctions were meant to stifle China’s tech progress, yet the gap is closing faster than expected as China pushes toward self-sufficiency.