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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.

China

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

East Asia

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

Consumer Economy

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

Ocean Engine has been folded into Douyin E-commerce as part of the move.

Douyin reshapes strategy to cut merchant costs as GMV grows

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

Investment

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Nvsion secures funding from Cambrian, Naver invests in GravityLabs, five China startups raise capital, and more

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Sudo Lim

The proposed IPO would add to GEM’s Shenzhen and Swiss listings, with proceeds aimed at expansion and development.

GEM files for Hong Kong IPO to strengthen capacity, innovation, and international expansion

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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Local tech firm VNG reduces its ownership in Tiki from roughly 29% to 24%, while JD holds about 26%.

JD.com becomes largest shareholder in Vietnamese e-commerce platform Tiki

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Thu Huong Le

Currently, only in Malaysia, the company plans to enter the Indonesian market in the future

Thinesh Kumar and Lakshman Das of Lapasar on disrupting Malaysia's procurement processes: Startup Stories

Thinesh Kumar and Lakshman Das of Lapasar on disrupting Malaysia&#8217;s procurement processes: Startup Stories

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Khamila Mulia

The capital will be used to fuel its expansion across the region.

Singaporean car marketplace Carro buys Indonesia's Jualo and adds USD 30 million to its Series B round

Singaporean car marketplace Carro buys Indonesia&#8217;s Jualo and adds USD 30 million to its Series B round

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Zhixin Tan

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

Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is a platform that connects users to curated content for fashion, beauty, travel, and more.

Xiaohongshu

Its app was hosting information about illegal substances and unlicensed beauty treatments.

Days after being removed from distribution, Alibaba-backed social commerce unicorn Xiaohongshu says it is reshuffling content

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Song Jingli

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

WeChat

The purrfect business: How a cat lady’s love for felines turned into a USD 20 million enterprise

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Luna Lin

BigBasket delivers groceries online, supplying fresh produce, household essentials, and personal care items to Indian customers.

BigBasket

Amazon India and Flipkart are also drooling over the country's online grocery market.

India online grocer BigBasket bags USD 14 million amid heated competition

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Priya Pradeep

Local e-commerce institution Qoo10 loses website traffic top spot to a bigger and more innovative rival, Lazada.

A tight race to the top for Singapore’s e-commerce platforms

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

JD.com

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

Consumer Economy

JD.com becomes largest shareholder in Vietnamese e-commerce platform Tiki

Thinesh Kumar and Lakshman Das of Lapasar on disrupting Malaysia’s procurement processes: Startup Stories

Singaporean car marketplace Carro buys Indonesia’s Jualo and adds USD 30 million to its Series B round