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

ByteDance

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

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

Pinduoduo

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

Shein

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

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

TikTok

TikTok Shop

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

Consumer Services

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

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

E-commerce

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

Live Streaming

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

On-demand Services

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

TikTok’s struggles set a precedent for Chinese cross-border platforms like Temu and Shein as global markets fracture.

E-commerce faces a new frontier amid TikTok’s trials and Temu’s rise | KrASIA

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E-commerce faces a new frontier amid TikTok’s trials and Temu’s rise

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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Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xiaomi

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

Gaming

Xiaomi’s new tech could transform tablets into gaming devices, tapping into a fresh revenue stream.

Turning tablets into consoles? Xiaomi’s WinPlay engine is on it | KrASIA

Turning tablets into consoles? Xiaomi’s WinPlay engine is on it

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

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

Deep Tech

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

Entertainment

Hits like Horizon of Khufu are drawing attention to room-scale VR. Still, it has yet to secure its place as a staple of entertainment culture.

Room-scale VR is sparking interest, but will the trend last? | KrASIA

Room-scale VR is sparking interest, but will the trend last?

East Asia | KrASIA Archives

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Kajima, a Japanese construction and engineering leader, delivers large infrastructure projects, sustainable building designs, and architectural solutions.

Kajima

Singapore

The student-led startup clinched the award by emerging triumphant over three competing teams, all of which were selected from a shortlist of 55 finalists.

Active Surfaces announced as winner of this year’s LKYGBPC Kajima Innovation Award | KrASIA

Active Surfaces announced as winner of this year’s LKYGBPC Kajima Innovation Award

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KrASIA Writers

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

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

Logistics

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

Retail

Shein and Temu have a history of multiple courtroom battles, contesting a variety of issues. But what is the actual point of their contention?

Is there more to Shein and Temu’s lawsuit than meets the eye? | KrASIA

Is there more to Shein and Temu’s lawsuit than meets the eye?

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Indonesia

TikTokShop

The new regulation mandates the clear segregation of social media and e-commerce activities, impacting TikTok Shop and the e-commerce landscape in Indonesia.

Reg 31/2023: The regulation behind TikTok Shop's closure in Indonesia | KrASIA

Reg 31/2023: The regulation behind TikTok Shop&#8217;s closure in Indonesia

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Sara Mandagie

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

The Future City Festival builds upon Kajima's recent launch of its regional headquarters and startup residency program in Singapore.

Kajima hosts inaugural Future City Festival, showcasing innovation in the built environment | KrASIA

Kajima hosts inaugural Future City Festival, showcasing innovation in the built environment

Honda, a Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, produces fuel-efficient cars, eco-friendly hybrid models, and advanced mobility solutions.

Honda

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

The motorcycle giant is set to electrify promising region with upcoming Indonesian debut.

Honda looks to kick-start e-motorbike sales in Southeast Asia | KrASIA

Honda looks to kick-start e-motorbike sales in Southeast Asia

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

Ebara specializes in industrial machinery—from precision pumps to compressors—supporting manufacturing, energy, and environmental operations worldwide.

Ebara

This machinery maker's new technology skips the process of separating trash.

Japan's Ebara to make recycling plastic easier and more efficient | KrASIA

Japan&#8217;s Ebara to make recycling plastic easier and more efficient

The GEAR Grand Opening Ceremony in Singapore, by Kajima Corporation

Where does real estate meet innovation? Study IoT building management, digital realty investments, and tech-enabled tenant services.

Prop Tech

The Japanese construction and real estate firm has announced the launch of its regional headquarters and R&D innovation hub in Singapore.

Kajima Corporation launches regional headquarters and R&D innovation hub in Singapore | KrASIA

Kajima Corporation launches regional headquarters and R&#038;D innovation hub in Singapore

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

Alibaba

Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, streamlines supply chains with data-driven solutions, offering efficient e-commerce delivery and cross-border shipping services.

Cainiao

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

Cloud Solutions

The Chinese tech giant's January-March revenue misses analyst bets with a 2% growth.

Alibaba eyes full Cloud spinoff and IPOs for Cainiao and Freshippo | KrASIA

Alibaba eyes full Cloud spinoff and IPOs for Cainiao and Freshippo

The move comes as the Chinese tech giant divides into six units in a historic overhaul.

East Asia

Active Surfaces announced as winner of this year’s LKYGBPC Kajima Innovation Award

Is there more to Shein and Temu’s lawsuit than meets the eye?

Reg 31/2023: The regulation behind TikTok Shop’s closure in Indonesia

Kajima hosts inaugural Future City Festival, showcasing innovation in the built environment

Honda looks to kick-start e-motorbike sales in Southeast Asia

Japan’s Ebara to make recycling plastic easier and more efficient

Kajima Corporation launches regional headquarters and R&D innovation hub in Singapore

Alibaba eyes full Cloud spinoff and IPOs for Cainiao and Freshippo

Alibaba logistics arm Cainiao gears up for Hong Kong IPO

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