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

Investment

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

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The territory's stock market has become a source of overseas M&A funding for mainland miners.

China eyes Hong Kong as gold trading hub in bid for market dominance

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Nikkei Asia

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

MiniMax, a Chinese company, develops large models and generative AI tools. It is known for the Talkie chatbot and Hailuo AI, a multimodal AI platform.

MiniMax

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

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Foundation and Large Models

Investors are taking an upbeat view as the AI firm delivers its first earnings report following its Hong Kong listing.

MiniMax’s ARR tops USD 150 million as it pivots toward an AI platform model

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

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

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

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

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

Consumer Economy

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

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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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The gap between the two players is narrowing, particularly in Vietnam, where TikTok Shop now commands more than 40% of the market.

TikTok Shop narrows the gap with Shopee in Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market

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T. K. Lin

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

Pinduoduo

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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.

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

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Social e-commerce site Pinduoduo has made online sales campaigns a year-long regularity in China.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | What Pinduoduo brought to table that justifies its USD 100 billion valuation

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Julianna Wu

The new CEO, Chen Lei, is also a founding member of Pinduoduo.

Pinduoduo names new CEO, founder Colin Huang remains as chairman

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Song Jingli

Gome

home appliance

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Suning

Huang Guangyu was one of China's best-known businessmen before being sent to prison. Now he makes an early comeback.

His 10-year sentence paved the way for Alibaba and JD, now he's back

His 10-year sentence paved the way for Alibaba and JD, now he&#8217;s back

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Lin Lingyi

CHINA BRIEF | Chinese appliances maker drops Tmall lawsuit, announces Alibaba deal

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

Logistics

JD.com's supply chain and logistics business proved to be resilient during the COVID-19 outbreak.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | How JD.com emerged stronger from COVID-19 outbreak

Tmall and JD.com broke their sales records as China welcomed the biggest wave of online shopping since the COVID-19 outbreak.

TECH PANORAMA | China just held its biggest online shopping fest ever

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

Kuaishou

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

Live Streaming

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

Short Video

Data may provide clues about current consumer confidence in China.

Chinese shoppers break sales records during 618 online festival

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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Chinese e-commerce stocks surge amid the "618" shopping festival.

KEY STAT | Pinduoduo market cap hits USD 100 billion just before JD.com's Hong Kong IPO

KEY STAT | Pinduoduo market cap hits USD 100 billion just before JD.com&#8217;s Hong Kong IPO

Videos

Chinese also love to shop online in other major shopping festivals such as 618 and Double 12.

Video | Singles' Day shopping bonanza? Yes, but there is more

Video | Singles&#8217; Day shopping bonanza? Yes, but there is more

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