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Beijing moves to inject public funds into state-owned banks, albeit quietly.

Analysis: Will China face same fate as post-bubble Japan? | KrASIA

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Analysis: Will China face same fate as post-bubble Japan?

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

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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

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

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

Pop Mart

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

Consumer Services

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

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

Retail

Plush toys and core IPs propelled Pop Mart to record-breaking revenue in 2024.

Pop Mart’s global push pays off as revenue doubles in 2024 | KrASIA

Pop Mart’s global push pays off as revenue doubles in 2024

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Slowing same-store growth may signal turbulence ahead for Chagee despite its standout year.

Chagee files for US IPO after a blockbuster 2024, but challenges loom | KrASIA

Chagee files for US IPO after a blockbuster 2024, but challenges loom

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

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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.

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

E-commerce

As Shopee expands aggressively in Latin America, Europe, and around the world, will it become the 'Amazon of emerging economies'?

As Shopee expands aggressively around the world, will it become the 'Amazon of emerging economies'? | KrASIA

As Shopee expands aggressively around the world, will it become the &#8216;Amazon of emerging economies&#8217;?

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Khamila Mulia

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

Indonesia

Shopee rolls out taxi-hailing service in Indonesia in partnership with Blue Bird. Shopee is trying to become the next super app after Gojek and Grab.

Shopee rolls out taxi-hailing service in Indonesia in partnership with Blue Bird | KrASIA

Shopee rolls out taxi-hailing service in Indonesia in partnership with Blue Bird

Lazada, an e-commerce marketplace in Southeast Asia, links shoppers to a wide range of products, deals, and cross-border brands.

Lazada

Vietnam

Can Vietnam's homegrown e-commerce players compete against Shopee and Lazada? Local players Tiki and Sendo are looking to challenge their dominance.

Can Vietnam's homegrown e-commerce players compete against Shopee and Lazada? | KrASIA

Can Vietnam&#8217;s homegrown e-commerce players compete against Shopee and Lazada?

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Stephanie Li

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

Fintech

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

Gaming

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Sea Group's net losses widen even though revenues rose to USD 2.7 billion in Q3 2021. Sea Group's shares dropped 3.8% at market closure.

Sea Group's net losses widen even though revenues rose to USD 2.7 billion in Q3 2021 | KrASIA

Sea Group&#8217;s net losses widen even though revenues rose to USD 2.7 billion in Q3 2021

Sea expands globally with European e-commerce, US investment. Singapore group's market cap doubles despite losses, chasing Alibaba, Tencent.

Sea expands globally with European e-commerce, US investment | KrASIA

Sea expands globally with European e-commerce, US investment

Shopee enters France, Spain, and Poland in aggressive European expansion. Shopee is already the top shopping app in Poland and Spain among Android users.

Shopee enters France, Spain, and Poland in aggressive European expansion | KrASIA

Shopee enters France, Spain, and Poland in aggressive European expansion

GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Companies offering fintech services such as Grab, Sea, and GoTo are fighting against traditional banks to capture the unbanked population in Southeast Asia.

Fintechs and traditional lenders do battle across Southeast Asia | KrASIA

Fintechs and traditional lenders do battle across Southeast Asia

Sales and games vault Sea brand to top of Brazil app stores in just two years.

Singapore e-tailer Shopee takes Latin America by storm | KrASIA

Singapore e-tailer Shopee takes Latin America by storm

Sea Group seeks to raise USD 6.3 billion in Southeast Asia’s largest ever equity round. It will use the funds for strategic investments and acquisitions.

Sea Group

As Shopee expands aggressively around the world, will it become the ‘Amazon of emerging economies’?

Shopee rolls out taxi-hailing service in Indonesia in partnership with Blue Bird

Can Vietnam’s homegrown e-commerce players compete against Shopee and Lazada?

Sea Group’s net losses widen even though revenues rose to USD 2.7 billion in Q3 2021