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How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

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

Transportation

Focused on safety and affordability, the Chinese firm aims to address gaps in general aviation with its certified piston and hybrid engines.

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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.

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Better-than-expected earnings in Greater China fuel optimism as Nike revamps its product lineup and retools its brand for growth.

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

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

JD.com

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.

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China lockdowns a 'double killer' of online, offline businesses, says JD.com CEO. The outbreak hurts consumers and supply chains more severely, Xu Lei says.

China lockdowns a 'double killer' of online, offline businesses, says JD.com CEO

China lockdowns a &#8216;double killer&#8217; of online, offline businesses, says JD.com CEO

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

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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Wallet Codes: A digital marketplace for gamers. The gamer-focused sales platform now operates as an independent entity.

Wallet Codes: A digital marketplace for gamers

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

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

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

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Live Streaming

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

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Coast to coast: TikTok’s long-term plans for global domination. As TikTok diversifies revenue streams, how does the company stack up against competitors?

Coast to coast: TikTok’s long-term plans for global domination

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

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

On-demand Services

Indonesia's GoTo to start trading on stock market. The super app follows rivals in listing but questions swirl over investor appetite.

Indonesia's GoTo to start trading on stock market

Indonesia&#8217;s GoTo to start trading on stock market

Lazada, an e-commerce marketplace in Southeast Asia, links shoppers to a wide range of products, deals, and cross-border brands.

Lazada

Alibaba's Lazada criticizes 'walled gardens' in Vietnam e-commerce. Can the e-retailer retake crown from Shopee as tech interoperability grows?

Alibaba's Lazada criticizes 'walled gardens' in Vietnam e-commerce

Alibaba&#8217;s Lazada criticizes &#8216;walled gardens&#8217; in Vietnam e-commerce

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

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Vietnam’s F&B outlets go digital with help from Loop Smart Retail. Its platform provides digital infrastructure to manage day-to-day operations.

Vietnam’s F&B outlets go digital with help from Loop Smart Retail

Vietnam’s F&#038;B outlets go digital with help from Loop Smart Retail

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Swee En Tan

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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‘A good business idea is personal’: Q&A with Brian Cu, CEO and co-founder of SariSuki. The serial founder shares thoughts on navigating business worlds.

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‘A good business idea is personal’: Q&#038;A with Brian Cu, CEO and co-founder of SariSuki

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Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

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

Indonesia holds key to GoTo's 'aggressive' IPO valuation. Super apps burn through cash in fight for Southeast Asia's biggest digital market.

Indonesia holds key to GoTo's 'aggressive' IPO valuation

Indonesia holds key to GoTo&#8217;s &#8216;aggressive&#8217; IPO valuation

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

Entertainment

Vietnamese startup Woay is creating "games" for a more engaging retail experience. The SaaS platform designs mini-games for experiential shopping.

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