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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

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

Transportation

A long-time BMW owner reflects on two decades with the brand, from driving dynamics to luxury features and what keeps him coming back.

Driver’s diary: A loyalist on why he’s owned 19 BMW cars—and counting | KrASIA

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Driver’s diary: A loyalist on why he’s owned 19 BMW cars—and counting

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

KrASIA

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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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

Singapore

The exhibit operator will open a permanent facility in Tokyo in March.

Singapore's Neon says immersive experience business is growing | KrASIA

Singapore&#8217;s Neon says immersive experience business is growing

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

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.

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

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

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

JD.com

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

Pinduoduo

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

E-commerce

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The e-commerce startup wants to upgrade its  “Ten Billion Yuan subsidy program"  to drive more sales in 2020.

KEY STAT | Pinduoduo gets financial support for new rounds of money-burning campaign in 2020 | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Pinduoduo gets financial support for new rounds of money-burning campaign in 2020

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Julianna Wu

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

ByteDance

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

Kuaishou

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

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

Video

The big-talking entrepreneur sold USD 15.5 million goods and gained 200 million new followers on Douyin following his first e-commerce livestream.

Smartisan founder turned e-commerce livestreamer: Luo Yonghao debuts on Douyin | KrASIA

Smartisan founder turned e-commerce livestreamer: Luo Yonghao debuts on Douyin

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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Wency Chen

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

New positions will cover technology development, product operations, quality control, warehousing, and transportation.

CHINA BRIEF| Alibaba-backed logistics provider Best to create 40,000 jobs, including 5,000 in Southeast Asia | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF| Alibaba-backed logistics provider Best to create 40,000 jobs, including 5,000 in Southeast Asia

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Song Jingli

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Taobao's livestream section welcomes new hosts in February, over 719% more compared to a month ago.

KEY STAT | Coronavirus pandemic boosts livestreaming e-commerce in China | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Coronavirus pandemic boosts livestreaming e-commerce in China

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

Medtech

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

On-demand Services

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Chinese tech companies aim to share their experience and solutions while attracting overseas users.

Chinese medtech platforms tap overseas market with bilingual services during coronavirus outbreak | KrASIA

Chinese medtech platforms tap overseas market with bilingual services during coronavirus outbreak

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Sun Henan

Pinduoduo is currently mired in heavy financial losses.

CHINA BRIEF | Pinduoduo plans USD 1.1 billion private placement for long-term investors (updated) | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Pinduoduo plans USD 1.1 billion private placement for long-term investors (updated)

This move comes after the firm’s net income in the fourth quarter of last year decreased by 42.9% year-on-year.

Weibo opens e-commerce management tool to over 500 million users | KrASIA

Weibo opens e-commerce management tool to over 500 million users

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

Tencent

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

Automation technologies seen as key to reducing dependence on US tech.

China covets Japan's IoT expertise, a missing piece in tech quest | KrASIA

China covets Japan&#8217;s IoT expertise, a missing piece in tech quest

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

WeChat

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

Fintech

Fenfu will allow users to acquire goods and repay the bill at a later date.