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

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

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Haier and Hisense post sharp market share gains in washing machines and refrigerators.

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Slow growth and weak consumer demand have stoked a Chinese government bond rally.

China-US yield disparity hits record amid global bond rout

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

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

East Asia

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

Its approach differs from Keeta’s, which targets local consumers in overseas markets.

Meituan’s Dianping grows overseas by catering to Chinese tourists

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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Cheng Zi

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

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

Gojek

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

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

Education

Google wants to speed up Indonesia's digital economy growth.

Google launches machine learning course in Indonesia, in collaboration with Gojek, Tokopedia, and Traveloka 

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Cindy Silviana

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

Didi

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

Ride-hailing

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

The Chinese tech giant has enrolled more than 5,000 drivers in Costa Rica in four weeks’ recruitment.

Didi Chuxing launches services in Costa Rica to continue its expansion in Latin America

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Sun Henan

The platform wants to organize its in-depth information from users in a systematic way.

'Chinese Quora' Zhihu to develop its own Wikipedia-like section

&#8216;Chinese Quora&#8217; Zhihu to develop its own Wikipedia-like section

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

Alibaba now controls a 50% stake of the company.

Alibaba's latest move in new retail: Investing in milk delivery startup Tianxianpei

Alibaba&#8217;s latest move in new retail: Investing in milk delivery startup Tianxianpei

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Song Jingli

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

E-commerce

This represents the largest funding round for the company to date.

Vietnamese online marketplace Sendo nabs USD 61 million in Series C funding

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Thu Huong Le

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

Food Tech

Eatsy allows users to order in advance and arrive at the restaurant with their food ready for collection.

Singapore's food tech startup Eatsy now takes orders in Indonesia

Singapore&#8217;s food tech startup Eatsy now takes orders in Indonesia

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Khamila Mulia

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

YouTube

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

Entertainment

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Gamers earn revenue through advertisements, tips &amp; donations, and from subscribers.

YouTube sees gaming as its next growth driver in India

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Priya Pradeep

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

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

Ola is present in five global markets including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

India's Ola becomes world's fourth most downloaded ride-hailing app due to global push

India&#8217;s Ola becomes world&#8217;s fourth most downloaded ride-hailing app due to global push

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Avanish Tiwary

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

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

Tencent aims to integrate most of the content of its home-grown platforms into Tencent Kandian.

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Google launches machine learning course in Indonesia, in collaboration with Gojek, Tokopedia, and Traveloka

Didi Chuxing launches services in Costa Rica to continue its expansion in Latin America

‘Chinese Quora’ Zhihu to develop its own Wikipedia-like section

Alibaba’s latest move in new retail: Investing in milk delivery startup Tianxianpei

Vietnamese online marketplace Sendo nabs USD 61 million in Series C funding

Singapore’s food tech startup Eatsy now takes orders in Indonesia

YouTube sees gaming as its next growth driver in India

India’s Ola becomes world’s fourth most downloaded ride-hailing app due to global push

With 185 million DAUs, Tencent Kandian wants to be a disruptor in China’s news feed market

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