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A rush to popularize the Western-developed tool has evoked shades of DeepSeek fever.

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OpenClaw becomes latest AI craze for China&#8217;s local governments

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When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

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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.

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

Fintech

Ant Group could raise as much as USD 30 billion through the IPO, surpassing Saudi Aramco's USD 29.4 billion listing to become the world's largest-ever fundraising.

Singapore's Temasek, GIC consider joining Ant Group's IPO

Singapore&#8217;s Temasek, GIC consider joining Ant Group&#8217;s IPO

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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Wency Chen

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

Temasek

Meanwhile, its exposure to Singapore the home market dropped to the lowest level since its foundation almost five decades ago.

KEY STAT | Temasek's assets in China exceed Singapore for first time

KEY STAT | Temasek&#8217;s assets in China exceed Singapore for first time

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

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

Pinduoduo

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

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

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.

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Weishi launched its Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival Shopping Season in a bid to get more farmers selling their produce on the the platform.

Farm-to-home shopping takes root on Tencent's Weishi short video platform

Farm-to-home shopping takes root on Tencent&#8217;s Weishi short video platform

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Song Jingli

Net worth of Zhang Shenshen, CEO of Nongfu Spring, USD 58 billion

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

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Zhong Shanshan, CEO of Nongfu Spring, beats his technology counterparts Jack Ma and Pony Ma on net worth.

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The e-commerce giant is hitting its growth glass ceiling in domestic market.

KEY STAT | Alibaba wants to serve 2 billion consumers globally by 2036

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

Gojek

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

WeChat

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

Entertainment

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

Payments

Will super apps like Grab and Gojek implement the same strategy of do-everything platforms like WeChat and Alipay?

Should Southeast Asian super apps follow the same route as their Chinese peers?

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This move allows smaller companies and livestreamers to capitalize on the rapidly growing livestreaming e-commerce sector in China.

Alibaba opens its livestreaming technologies to other companies

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.

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

The move is Meituan’s second foray into China’s RMB 5 trillion (USD 733 billion) fresh food retailing industry.

Meituan plans grocery retail business expansion to cover 1,000 cities and towns in China

Taobao Live 2020 GMV goal: USD 73 billion

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

Kuaishou

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Creative

Boosted by the COVID-19 outbreak, livestreaming e-commerce in China is in its heyday.

Alibaba

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Farm-to-home shopping takes root on Tencent’s Weishi short video platform

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KEY STAT | Alibaba wants to serve 2 billion consumers globally by 2036

Should Southeast Asian super apps follow the same route as their Chinese peers?

Alibaba opens its livestreaming technologies to other companies

Meituan plans grocery retail business expansion to cover 1,000 cities and towns in China

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