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

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

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With a localized strategy and China-tested tech, Yup is expanding credit access across emerging markets in the region.

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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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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

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The UK grocer is testing a hybrid “Iceland Lab” concept to see if its icy staples can stand out in a hotly competitive market.

Can Iceland crack China’s frozen food market?

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

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

East Asia

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

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

E-commerce

Online marketplaces have emerged as a prominent channel for smartphone players.

Global smartphone players to level the playing field for Indian offline retailers

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How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

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Xiaomi India already manufactures its television sets in India.

OnePlus to make India its production hub, starts assembling smart TVs

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Xiaomi follows other Chinese major tech companies such as Ant Financial, ByteDance, and Razer.

China's Xiaomi joins race for Singapore digital banking license

China&#8217;s Xiaomi joins race for Singapore digital banking license

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Lenovo’s former VP to lead Xiaomi's smartphone business

Lenovo’s former VP to lead Xiaomi&#8217;s smartphone business

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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Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

Wearable band shipments have grown 65% year-on-year worldwide, with Chinese vendors as key drivers.

Xiaomi remains the king in the wearable band market but Huawei is growing faster

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

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

While first-tier tech giants are retreating, Xiaomi and Meituan Dianping are testing the waters in the new energy vehicle sector via investments.

After Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent retreat, who will be the savior of Chinese EV makers?

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Sun Henan

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Chinese manufacturer taps new market abroad as Huawei eats its lunch at home.

Xiaomi seeks fans in Japan with budget-friendly phones

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Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo forced abroad to offset weaker domestic sales.

Huawei's overseas retreat squeezes Chinese rivals

Huawei&#8217;s overseas retreat squeezes Chinese rivals

Currently, the service is present in 10 states which will soon be available pan India.

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Global smartphone players to level the playing field for Indian offline retailers

OnePlus to make India its production hub, starts assembling smart TVs

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