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Both Asian countries maneuver amid trade negotiations with Washington.

Vietnam, South Korea crack down on Chinese goods skirting US tariffs | KrASIA

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Vietnam, South Korea crack down on Chinese goods skirting US tariffs

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

Grab

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

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

Consumer Services

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

On-demand Services

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Indonesia

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

Strong performances across mobility, deliveries, and financial services drove Grab’s better-than-expected first-quarter results.

Grab raises EBITDA outlook as Q1 revenue and user growth beat expectations | KrASIA

Grab raises EBITDA outlook as Q1 revenue and user growth beat expectations

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

The two companies unveiled processors designed to boost real-time performance, enhance safety, and power more centralized automotive systems.

Axera and Black Sesame roll out chips built for smarter, safer vehicles | KrASIA

Axera and Black Sesame roll out chips built for smarter, safer vehicles

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

E-commerce

E-commerce | KrASIA Archives

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

Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

Shein

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

Retail

A successful IPO in the UK hinges on Shein overcoming regulatory and ESG challenges.

Can Shein secure a landmark London IPO at GBP 50 billion valuation? | KrASIA

Can Shein secure a landmark London IPO at GBP 50 billion valuation?

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is a platform that connects users to curated content for fashion, beauty, travel, and more.

Xiaohongshu

Live Commerce

The social media and e-commerce platform is merging operations to boost efficiency and expand live streaming initiatives.

Xiaohongshu reshuffles e-commerce departments to prioritize live streaming | KrASIA

Xiaohongshu reshuffles e-commerce departments to prioritize live streaming

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

ByteDance

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Creative

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

Entertainment

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.

Short Video

ByteDance-owned TikTok remains committed to the US market despite recent setbacks.

TikTok sticks to ambitious US e-commerce targets despite slow start to 2024 | KrASIA

TikTok sticks to ambitious US e-commerce targets despite slow start to 2024

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

Pinduoduo

Pinduoduo’s GMV was RMB 4.05 trillion in 2023.

Douyin E-commerce targets RMB 4 trillion GMV in 2024, measuring up to Pinduoduo | KrASIA

Douyin E-commerce targets RMB 4 trillion GMV in 2024, measuring up to Pinduoduo

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

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

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

Artificial Intelligence

How do firms boost efficiency? Assess cloud platforms, consulting solutions, and business intelligence tools powering corporate operations.

Cloud Solutions

Will future-focused Alibaba's actions be sufficient to fulfill its ambitions?

Alibaba sees growth in FY2024 despite investment strains and market volatility | KrASIA

Alibaba sees growth in FY2024 despite investment strains and market volatility

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

JD.com

Jingdong

The Chinese e-commerce company surpassed market expectations with strong growth after a year of intense price competition.

JD.com surges amid year of low prices, signaling major recovery | KrASIA

JD.com surges amid year of low prices, signaling major recovery

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

Kuaishou

Social Commerce

Kuaishou has committed to providing customers with more choices and better experiences, but how will it deliver on these promises?

Kuaishou adopts "user-first" e-commerce strategy to win over customers | KrASIA

Kuaishou adopts &#8220;user-first&#8221; e-commerce strategy to win over customers

LVMH and other groups see sales slip in the region as consumers turn thrifty.

China's shoppers still want luxury, but they are okay with secondhand goods | KrASIA

China&#8217;s shoppers still want luxury, but they are okay with secondhand goods

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

Rising logistics costs and heightened competition are increasing the strain on cross-border furniture businesses like Ziel.