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Startups in Southeast Asia are poised to explore new frontiers in the space economy.

Unlocking growth in orbit: How startups can harness opportunities in the booming space economy

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Michelle Khoo is the leader of the Deloitte Center for The Edge Southeast Asia. With over a decade of experience in advising business and government leaders on long-term strategies, Khoo is passionate about shaping a more sustainable, fairer, and inclusive future in both physical and digital realms. Her work revolves around artificial intelligence, sustainability, metaverse, disruption, and innovation.

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

Consumer Economy

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

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

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Known for its “old man’s head” logo and elite gear, the Norwegian brand is relaunching with Topsports in China after a quiet first run.

The “Nordic Arc’teryx” returns to China, but will Norrona finally find its name?

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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What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

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The company aims to "absolutely dominate" the limited-service segment.

China's H World to add 9,000 hotels by 2030 in budget travel push

China&#8217;s H World to add 9,000 hotels by 2030 in budget travel push

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

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Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

A recent update on its super app WeChat revealed Tencent’s ambition in advertising. On June 20, Tencent changed its WeChat official accounts updates to a feed.

Exclusive: Tencent to step up efforts in advertising, projecting it would contribute up to 40% of total revenue

I'm Xiaochun with 36Kr Global [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

The round is co-led by Coatue, Tencent, Sequoia Capital China, and Yunfeng Capital.

Deals | Online education platform VIPKID raises $500m Series D+ round; its valuation crosses $2.9b

Tencent deepens partnership with JD.com amidst rising competition.

Tencent integrates ‘shopping search’ to WeChat in response to Taobao Douyin tie-up

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US-Listed YY Spins off Game Streaming Unit Huya for IPO to Fuel Expansion

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

Entertainment

Douyu rival Huya listed on New York Stock Exchange in May. 

Tencent-backed Twitch-like Douyu reportedly files for $700m HK IPO

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

Toutiao offers the most successful formula for Chinese startups to take off without siding with any one of the Chinese "BAT" triumvirate. But it may forge an alliance with Alibaba as its relationship with Tencent deteriorates.

China’s most valuable independent startup Toutiao was courted by Alibaba amid growing Tencent-Toutiao feud

Both Tencent's music arm and Chinese used-car trading platform, Youxin have jumped on the IPO wagon.

KrASIA Weekly Roundup: Chinese giants continue to throng the public markets

Tencent's music arm sets to list in New York.

Tencent’s music unit ventures ahead for one the largest IPOs for 2018

Voices

By being open to partnerships, Tencent also provides opportunities for innovation and for companies to grow.

Tencent Pony Ma: Farewell to empire state of mind, we’re building an ecosystem

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

WeChat

WeChat data insights show that it has successfully become a lifestyle app, and have further room for growth in China's rural area.