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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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Connect with researchers developing new platforms in healthcare, sustainability, and engineering at KSAC’s “Lab to Global Stage” showcase.

Kansai researchers to showcase frontier innovation in Singapore at KSAC’s October event

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How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

How do policies adjust to a data-rich world? Explore usage-based coverage, automated claims, and analytics guiding risk assessment.

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

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Backed by Ant-linked partnerships and digital asset reserves, the firm is deepening the integration of blockchain with traditional finance.

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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.

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What extends a car’s lifecycle beyond the showroom? Investigate spare parts, performance upgrades, and services fueling the secondary automotive market.

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

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Guazi

After the deal, the Beijing-based startup will be valued at US$8.5 billion, multiple times higher than its rival Uxin, which is listed on NASDAQ and had a market capitalization of about US$1 billion as of closing Friday.

Chinese used car platform Guazi expected to receive US$1.5 billion from Softbank, taking its value to US$8.5 billion

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theAsianparent

Fosun and Ant Financial's parent, Alibaba, have also invested in Babytree Group, China's leading online parenting firm.

Exclusive | Alibaba and Fosun are about to invest into theAsianparent, SEA's Babytree

Exclusive | Alibaba and Fosun are about to invest into theAsianparent, SEA&#8217;s Babytree

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Lazada

Redmart

Southeast Asia

The firm is also planning to launch in one more city outside of Singapore in the second half of the year

Lazada folds online grocer RedMart into its own app

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Zhixin Tan

The line between offline channels and e-tailers are getting blurred.

What 2019 holds for Southeast Asia's e-commerce sector

What 2019 holds for Southeast Asia&#8217;s e-commerce sector

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Hive Box

Smart Cities

Shenzhen-based Hive Box said that a total of 2.5 billion parcels were picked up via its smart lockers located within communities in 100+ cities around

Shenzhen-based Hive Box says 5% of all parcels delivered by couriers in China end up in its smart lockers

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

Jack Ma

Jack Ma, Alibaba's high profile co-founder and chairman, touted his vision of a better and more inclusive globalisation on the stage of the annual World

Jack Ma touts a more ‘inclusive’ hence better globalisation at Davos

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

JD.com

drone deliveries in Indonesia

JD.id

The drone delivered a 10kg package of backpacks and books to an Islamic school in West Java.

JD warms Indonesia up to drone deliveries with first government-endorsed test flight

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Khamila Mulia

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Indonesia

The new regulation will take effect on April 1, 2019

Deciphering Indonesia's e-commerce tax polemic

Deciphering Indonesia&#8217;s e-commerce tax polemic

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

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e-health

m-health

This is a big move for JD as it legalizes online diagnosis and for the first time extends public medical insurance benefits online.

Consumer Economy

Chinese used car platform Guazi expected to receive US$1.5 billion from Softbank, taking its value to US$8.5 billion

Exclusive | Alibaba and Fosun are about to invest into theAsianparent, SEA’s Babytree

Lazada folds online grocer RedMart into its own app

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Shenzhen-based Hive Box says 5% of all parcels delivered by couriers in China end up in its smart lockers

Jack Ma touts a more ‘inclusive’ hence better globalisation at Davos

JD warms Indonesia up to drone deliveries with first government-endorsed test flight

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