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

China

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

East Asia

Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

Luckin Coffee

Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

Coffee

Luckin’s latest acquisition and Mixue’s coffee trials point to a widening split in strategy.

China’s coffee market splits in two as Luckin moves upmarket and Mixue digs deeper

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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China Restaurant Insider

Photo of DJI’s logo on display at its flagship store in Xintiandi, Shanghai.

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

Departures at DJI have raised concerns, but there’s a contrarian view worth considering.

Why DJI’s talent outflow may be a sign of strength, not weakness

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

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.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Malaysia

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Thailand

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: GIC backs legal AI firm Harvey, Amity and Startale raise funding, China logs 14 investments, and more

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

On-demand Services

On-demand Services | KrASIA

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

In China, there is a saying that ‘people treat food as god’. In this most populated country in the world, food is the number one issue at all time.

How Food Delivery Applications Turned Big in The Nation of Culinary?

Chauncey Jung works with a unicorn Internet firm based out of Beijing. His professional experience pays him off an insider perspective over China’s internet industry. Completed his bachelor and master education in Canada, Chauncey is obsessed with trending technologies and economic developments across Asia. He can be reached at chaunceyzhang@foxmail.com.

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Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

China’s Meituan-Dianping could potential also invest in Swiggy again. In February, Meituan, along with Naspers, had just shelled out $100 million for Swiggy.

Deals | Talks of Investment by Coatue into Swiggy, the Revolution to the Way India Eats

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Alibaba Takes over Food Tech Startup Ele.me to Complement New Retail Strategy

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

Deals | Alibaba Takes over Food Tech Startup Ele.me to Complement New Retail Strategy

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Xiaochun Zhao

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

China’s largest ride-hailing company is facing challenges from Meituan-Dianping and AutoNavi.

Losing $300M in 2017, Didi Chuxing Wants to Turn a Profit in 2018 Amid Fierce Competition

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China's Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

Plus, Go-Jek and Grab are asked to register in Indonesia as transport companies. SoftBank is investing $400 million in Paytm.

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China&#8217;s Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

In a monopoly, customers will pay more than they would in a competitive market.

Turning Monopoly into a Duopoly?--Chinese Ride-sharing Business Enters the Path of Competition, again

Turning Monopoly into a Duopoly?&#8211;Chinese Ride-sharing Business Enters the Path of Competition, again

Rumor: Uber Proposes to Merge with India’s Ola and to Lead the New Company

SoftBank is the largest shareholder in both Uber and Ola.

Plus, Singapore to investigate the Uber-Grab deal. Tesla's semiautonomous system was engaged in the fatal crash of its Model X.

KrASIA Daily: Didi Chuxing Launches Food-delivery Pilot in Wuxi to Contend against Meituan-Dianping

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

Grab

Tons of pressure would weigh on Go-Jek’s shoulders with the scent of a now much stronger Grab would be attacking on its home turf, right before Go-Jek launched its own overseas expansion plan in the region.