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

Consumer Services

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

Retail

Shein’s former Japan head breaks down what it takes for foreign brands to crack the Japanese e-commerce market.

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Is Japan’s economy turning a corner? A Shein veteran weighs in

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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 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

Beijing is fostering pilot production lines at research centers and boosting the nation's R&D spending.

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China&#8217;s state-backed labs provide a lifeline for US-blacklisted chip suppliers

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

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With luxury beauty sales slowing, L’Oréal is doubling down on affordability to stay competitive.

L'Oreal refocuses on the mass market as China's beauty trends shift | KrASIA

L&#8217;Oreal refocuses on the mass market as China&#8217;s beauty trends shift

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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Blinkit (formerly Grofers) focuses on instant grocery delivery, bringing everyday essentials directly to Indian households.

Blinkit

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

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

Grocery Delivery

SoftBank Vision Fund (SVF) might invest anywhere between USD 100-200 million in the merged entity.

Indian food delivery giant Zomato might acquire SoftBank-backed e-grocer Grofers | KrASIA

Indian food delivery giant Zomato might acquire SoftBank-backed e-grocer Grofers

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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).

ByteDance

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

JD.com

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

E-commerce

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

Fintech

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

Food Delivery

The app also has a local service function.

Amid university shutdowns, JD Digits forges ahead with campus-focused social app | KrASIA

Amid university shutdowns, JD Digits forges ahead with campus-focused social app

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Song Jingli

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

Few players remain in China’s highly competitive bike-sharing market.

China’s Hellobike denies removing rival Meituan’s bikes from a street | KrASIA

China’s Hellobike denies removing rival Meituan’s bikes from a street

WeWork offers flexible coworking spaces worldwide, nurturing entrepreneurial communities and modern work environments.

WeWork

USD 100 billion investment vehicle turns net negative after WeWork and other woes.

SoftBank Vision Fund's gains wiped out with USD 16.7 billion loss | KrASIA

SoftBank Vision Fund&#8217;s gains wiped out with USD 16.7 billion loss

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

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

Transportation

Huawei's Ren Zhengfei and Tencent's Pony Ma took the second and third positions, respectively.

Alibaba's Jack Ma tops Fortune China's list of influential business leaders in 2020 | KrASIA

Alibaba&#8217;s Jack Ma tops Fortune China&#8217;s list of influential business leaders in 2020

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

Venture Capital

Yoshimitsu Goto says investors would rather Son have bigger stake, not smaller.

SoftBank CFO sticks to USD 41 billion asset sale plan despite coronavirus | KrASIA

SoftBank CFO sticks to USD 41 billion asset sale plan despite coronavirus

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

Sony, a Japanese electronics pioneer, excels in gaming consoles, home entertainment systems, audio devices, and cinematic production.

Sony

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

Tencent

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Sony joins Alibaba and Tencent as investors in Bilibili.

Sony puts up USD 400 million for a 5% stake in Chinese Gen Z favorite Bilibili | KrASIA

Sony puts up USD 400 million for a 5% stake in Chinese Gen Z favorite Bilibili

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

Artificial Intelligence

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

The smart microscope is the first of its kind to be allowed in clinical applications in China.

Tencent develops AI-powered smart microscope to refine cancer diagnosis | KrASIA

Tencent develops AI-powered smart microscope to refine cancer diagnosis

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Sun Henan

BigBasket delivers groceries online, supplying fresh produce, household essentials, and personal care items to Indian customers.

BigBasket

The demand for grocery products has sky-rocketed during the lockdown in India.

Bigbasket raises USD 60 million bridge round led by Alibaba | KrASIA

Bigbasket raises USD 60 million bridge round led by Alibaba

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Indian food delivery giant Zomato might acquire SoftBank-backed e-grocer Grofers

Amid university shutdowns, JD Digits forges ahead with campus-focused social app

China’s Hellobike denies removing rival Meituan’s bikes from a street

SoftBank Vision Fund’s gains wiped out with USD 16.7 billion loss

Alibaba’s Jack Ma tops Fortune China’s list of influential business leaders in 2020

SoftBank CFO sticks to USD 41 billion asset sale plan despite coronavirus

Sony puts up USD 400 million for a 5% stake in Chinese Gen Z favorite Bilibili

Tencent develops AI-powered smart microscope to refine cancer diagnosis

Bigbasket raises USD 60 million bridge round led by Alibaba

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