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Michelle Khoo is the leader of the Deloitte Center for The Edge Southeast Asia. With over a decade of experience in advising business and government leaders on long-term strategies, Khoo is passionate about shaping a more sustainable, fairer, and inclusive future in both physical and digital realms. Her work revolves around artificial intelligence, sustainability, metaverse, disruption, and innovation.

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Michelle Khoo

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

Consumer Economy

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

Creative

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

Fashion

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

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Known for its “old man’s head” logo and elite gear, the Norwegian brand is relaunching with Topsports in China after a quiet first run.

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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 drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

The company aims to "absolutely dominate" the limited-service segment.

China's H World to add 9,000 hotels by 2030 in budget travel push

China&#8217;s H World to add 9,000 hotels by 2030 in budget travel push

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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

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The data expert provides insights into her career path in AI, as well as how AI is being used to build a comprehensive and empathetic understanding of human beings.

Charlotte Brunquet, Quilt.AI senior data scientist, speaks on prioritizing ethics and humanity in artificial intelligence

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The avatar for Microsoft's Xiaoice, which boasts 660 million users globally. Courtesy of Microsoft via South China Morning Post.

Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

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Following Xiaoice’s split from Microsoft, CEO Li Di is confident that development remains on track.

Tracing an independent future for Xiaoice, China's most popular chatbot

Tracing an independent future for Xiaoice, China&#8217;s most popular chatbot

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

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

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

E-commerce

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

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

Live Streaming

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

Short Video

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

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Haokan, which is similar to Baidu's Xigua, had 110 million daily active users as of last November.

Head of ByteDance's Xigua app joins Baidu-owned short video platform

Head of ByteDance&#8217;s Xigua app joins Baidu-owned short video platform

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Song Jingli

How do machines identify faces? Examine security measures, privacy debates, and tech frameworks driving facial recognition adoption.

Facial Recognition

As workplaces demand touchless access for health and safety reasons, AnyVision's products are coming to the fore.

Israeli facial recognition startup AnyVision raises USD 43 million

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NoCamels

ByteDance has long been a proponent of content recommendation systems, and uses it on other products, such as the popular news aggregator Jinri Toutiao.

Why the secret AI sauce behind TikTok is such a vital ingredient in luring potential buyers

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South China Morning Post

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

Logistics

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

The firm just received USD 20 million investment in a Series A+ round led by Source Code Capital.

XYZ Robotics wants to free humans from menial labor inside warehouses: Inside China's Startups

XYZ Robotics wants to free humans from menial labor inside warehouses: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

The company's products help doctors diseases quicker through AI-enabled image readings.

CHINA BRIEF | Medtech software maker Shukun raises USD 29 million

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

Alibaba-backed Best is trying to balance fast growth with dreams of profitability.

Logistics firm Best applies Chinese growth model to take over Southeast Asia

The different Viz.ai stroke detection platforms on various smartphones. Courtesy of Viz.ai via NoCamels.

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

The company offers tools that may make the difference between swift recovery and permanent physical damage in people who suffer strokes.

Artificial Intelligence

Charlotte Brunquet, Quilt.AI senior data scientist, speaks on prioritizing ethics and humanity in artificial intelligence

Tracing an independent future for Xiaoice, China’s most popular chatbot

Head of ByteDance’s Xigua app joins Baidu-owned short video platform

Israeli facial recognition startup AnyVision raises USD 43 million

Why the secret AI sauce behind TikTok is such a vital ingredient in luring potential buyers

XYZ Robotics wants to free humans from menial labor inside warehouses: Inside China’s Startups

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Logistics firm Best applies Chinese growth model to take over Southeast Asia

Israel’s Viz.ai uses AI and deep learning to detect source of strokes in seconds

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