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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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CHENG Zi is based in China, covering technology and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

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

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Smart product bets and tight cost controls are giving the Chinese firm breathing room in a crowded category.

Ecovacs' 59% profit surge shows what works in the home robot race

Ecovacs&#8217; 59% profit surge shows what works in the home robot race

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

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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

With new products, leaner ops, and policy tailwinds, the dairy brand is aiming to bounce back from steep losses.

Can Mengniu stage a comeback after a bruising year?

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

Southeast Asia

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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.

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

Lazada

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

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Malaysia

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Lazada's decision to retrench employees may be unpalatable, but Shopee's recent trajectory suggests that it could be a strategic move for the company.

Lazada layoffs: An outcome of a sobering reality check for the Southeast Asian e-commerce company

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Foodpanda, a food delivery platform in multiple Asian countries, connects diners with local restaurants and international cuisines.

Foodpanda

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

Food Delivery

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

Grocery Delivery

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

On-demand Services

Q&amp;A

Increasing demand for faster deliveries has spurred the rise of quick commerce. Raphael Zennou of Foodpanda explores the concept's emergence and the company's take on it.

Unraveling the q-commerce blitz: Foodpanda's Raphael Zennou on the emergence of quick commerce in Asia

Unraveling the q-commerce blitz: Foodpanda&#8217;s Raphael Zennou on the emergence of quick commerce in Asia

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

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

TikTok

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

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

Short Video

An investment in Tokopedia would be an unprecedented move for TikTok amidst its global expansion into online shopping.

All you need to know about TikTok’s potential partnership with Tokopedia in Indonesia

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

Gobi Partners

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

Investment

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

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India

Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Mamaearth's parent secures pre-IPO funding, KMP and Gobi Partners back Vircle, Neom proposes investing USD 50 million in Animoca Brands, and more

Deals in brief: Mamaearth&#8217;s parent secures pre-IPO funding, KMP and Gobi Partners back Vircle, Neom proposes investing USD 50 million in Animoca Brands, and more

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Gideon Ng

The Ekonomi Madani initiative announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim serves as the foundation for restoring Malaysia’s economic position in Asia.

Malaysia’s economic plans repositions it as a global hotspot for foreign investment

VinFast, a Vietnamese EV manufacturer, crafts electric cars and scooters, leading Southeast Asia’s shift toward sustainable mobility.

VinFast

Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, spans industries like real estate, automotive, healthcare, and technology.

Vingroup

Middle East

Deals in brief: VinFast merges with Vingroup’s energy arm, SEEDS Capital adds three portfolio companies, multiple China and India deals, and more

Oceania

Deals in brief: Circular completes seed round, Gobi Partners leads investment in Ejen2u, seven China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Gobi Partners backs BoomGrow, ADB unlocks USD 100 billion capacity, InterContinental Energy secures equity investment, and more

Brands should embrace localization and leverage social media to unlock the vast potential of Southeast Asia's largest e-commerce market.

Localization is key: Riding Indonesia's e-commerce wave amidst social media boom

Localization is key: Riding Indonesia&#8217;s e-commerce wave amidst social media boom

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Southeast Asia

Lazada layoffs: An outcome of a sobering reality check for the Southeast Asian e-commerce company

Unraveling the q-commerce blitz: Foodpanda’s Raphael Zennou on the emergence of quick commerce in Asia

All you need to know about TikTok’s potential partnership with Tokopedia in Indonesia

Deals in brief: Mamaearth’s parent secures pre-IPO funding, KMP and Gobi Partners back Vircle, Neom proposes investing USD 50 million in Animoca Brands, and more

Malaysia’s economic plans repositions it as a global hotspot for foreign investment

Deals in brief: VinFast merges with Vingroup’s energy arm, SEEDS Capital adds three portfolio companies, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: Circular completes seed round, Gobi Partners leads investment in Ejen2u, seven China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Gobi Partners backs BoomGrow, ADB unlocks USD 100 billion capacity, InterContinental Energy secures equity investment, and more

Localization is key: Riding Indonesia’s e-commerce wave amidst social media boom

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