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Vietnam

Dual incomes and multigenerational living mean wealth goes further than before in Vietnam.

Luxury purchases are now mainstream for Vietnam's booming consumer class | KrASIA

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Luxury purchases are now mainstream for Vietnam&#8217;s booming consumer class

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

KrASIA

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

Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

Anta

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

Li-Ning, a Chinese sportswear brand, focuses on performance-driven footwear and apparel, combining functionality with contemporary design.

Li-Ning

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

Consumer Services

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

Retail

Li-Ning will outfit Chinese athletes at global events through 2028, taking over from Anta as the official sportswear partner.

Li-Ning reclaims Olympic partnership as Anta’s 16-year streak ends | KrASIA

Li-Ning reclaims Olympic partnership as Anta’s 16-year streak ends

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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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

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

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

E-commerce

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

Logistics

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

On-demand Services

By cutting delivery times to five days, Cainiao opens new avenues for cross-border e-commerce growth with platforms like AliExpress.

How Cainiao slashed global delivery times to five days | KrASIA

How Cainiao slashed global delivery times to five days

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

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Tencent

A novel idea in 2017, mini programs now account for the vast majority of traffic for some apps.

The MAUs of WeChat, Alipay, and Baidu's mini programs now add up to more than 1 billion | KrASIA

The MAUs of WeChat, Alipay, and Baidu&#8217;s mini programs now add up to more than 1 billion

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Song Jingli

Tencent Bets on Its Revived Weishi App to Take on Toutiao's Tik Tok in Short Video Streaming

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Weishi, Tencent’s short video platform, invites users to create, share, and discover trending clips in a mobile-friendly environment.

Weishi

Douyin

Short video

Wechat

The platform pushes deeper into social video to combat Douyin.

WeChat integrates with Weishi in social video push | KrASIA

WeChat integrates with Weishi in social video push

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Lao Bei

Programs

Positive user feedback can help mini app developers reach wider audiences.

WeChat is testing user ratings for Mini Programs | KrASIA

WeChat is testing user ratings for Mini Programs

Advertising

Developers and publishers could keep up to 70% of ad revenue.

WeChat updates revenue split for Mini Programs and Official Accounts | KrASIA

WeChat updates revenue split for Mini Programs and Official Accounts

Tencent looks set to make more money from advertising.

WeChat launches a third ad slot in Moments feed | KrASIA

WeChat launches a third ad slot in Moments feed

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

Artificial Intelligence

Face recognition

subway

To take the subway in Jinan, all you need to do is get your face scanned | KrASIA

To take the subway in Jinan, all you need to do is get your face scanned

Not only does this move allow Tencent to step further into e-commerce, it also encourages additional usage of its e-wallet.

Tencent rolls out logistics interface for vendors on WeChat | KrASIA

Tencent rolls out logistics interface for vendors on WeChat

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

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The Chinese messaging service already has many of the features discussed by Zuckerberg.

Zuck says he regrets not learning from WeChat earlier | KrASIA

Zuck says he regrets not learning from WeChat earlier

live-streaming

Will Tencent start a tsunami in live-streaming?

Tencent Live tests live-streaming in WeChat | KrASIA

Tencent Live tests live-streaming in WeChat

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