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

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

Fashion

A crop of Chinese handbag brands are skipping the logos and rewriting the luxury playbook, hoping design and storytelling can go where status once ruled.

Can China make its own luxury handbags—and make us believe in them? | KrASIA

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Can China make its own luxury handbags—and make us believe in them?

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Investment

Hong Kong

Down nearly 18% from March highs, fund managers say fundamentals, not froth, will decide what happens next.

Hong Kong tech stocks just hit a wall. Is the AI rally already over? | KrASIA

Hong Kong tech stocks just hit a wall. Is the AI rally already over?

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

Consumer Services

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

E-commerce

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

On-demand Services

DHgate just went viral in the US. Can it turn clicks into staying power?

DHgate surges on US app store as TikTok creators hype China-made luxury dupes | KrASIA

DHgate surges on US app store as TikTok creators hype China-made luxury dupes

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

Shopee

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Sea Group

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

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

Singapore

The program offers Singapore-based Shopee sellers a hassle-free way to expand into Malaysia, Thailand, and soon, the Philippines.

Shopee expands cross-border program to help Singapore sellers go regional | KrASIA

Shopee expands cross-border program to help Singapore sellers go regional

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

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

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Meanwhile, the investors are prizing profitability over merely cutting losses.

ASEAN tech stars Grab, GoTo, and Sea fight to retain market sparkle | KrASIA

ASEAN tech stars Grab, GoTo, and Sea fight to retain market sparkle

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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.

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

Lazada

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 drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

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

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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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With GMV skyrocketing to USD 16.3 billion in 2023, TikTok Shop is shaking up Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market, giving Shopee and Lazada a run for their money.

TikTok Shop’s GMV soared in 2023, putting Shopee and Lazada on edge | KrASIA

TikTok Shop’s GMV soared in 2023, putting Shopee and Lazada on edge

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

Several contenders exist, but the verdict on the future leader of Southeast Asia's e-commerce market remains pending.

Southeast Asian e-commerce: TikTok disrupts the market, Shopee and Lazada navigate defensive dilemmas | KrASIA

Southeast Asian e-commerce: TikTok disrupts the market, Shopee and Lazada navigate defensive dilemmas

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

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

Deals in brief: Shopee buys credit arm of Brazil’s Blu, Biorithm and Blue Planet secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Shopee buys credit arm of Brazil’s Blu, Biorithm and Blue Planet secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Sea Group faced an unexpected setback, witnessing a 22% drop in its New York-listed shares, following the announcement of an intensified focus on its e-commerce business, particularly Shopee.

Sea Group targets more market share amid shifting economic tides | KrASIA

Sea Group targets more market share amid shifting economic tides

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Gideon Ng

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

Logistics

Shopee risks going back to its old ways as new competitors besiege the Southeast Asian e-commerce market.

Shopee braces for e-commerce battle in Southeast Asia as competitors close in | KrASIA

Shopee braces for e-commerce battle in Southeast Asia as competitors close in

The company's stock falls more than 28% in New York as company warns of an impact on its bottom line.

Singapore's Sea to 'ramp up' Shopee investments amid TikTok's rise | KrASIA

Singapore&#8217;s Sea to &#8216;ramp up&#8217; Shopee investments amid TikTok&#8217;s rise

Facing a multitude of challenges, Southeast Asia’s largest online marketplace is refreshing its approach to reverse its stagnant revenue growth.