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Semiconductors were among the earnings drivers while automotives and steel struggled.

Japan manufacturing rides AI boom to recovery with profits up 8% | KrASIA

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

Consumer Services

Haidilao’s new growth recipe centers on developing talent from within to expand its restaurant empire.

Haidilao’s next big bet? Turning store managers into entrepreneurs | KrASIA

Haidilao’s next big bet? Turning store managers into entrepreneurs

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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OpenAI researches advanced AI models, like ChatGPT, contributing to natural language processing, machine learning, and innovation in AI.

OpenAI

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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.

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

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

Deals in brief: Elon Musk leads consortium bid for OpenAI, East Ventures and SV Investment close first round of joint fund, Payd and Liquid8 secure funding, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Elon Musk leads consortium bid for OpenAI, East Ventures and SV Investment close first round of joint fund, Payd and Liquid8 secure funding, and more

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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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On-demand Services

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

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

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

The program offers Singapore-based Shopee sellers a hassle-free way to expand into Malaysia, Thailand, and soon, the Philippines.

Shopee expands cross-border program to help Singapore sellers go regional | KrASIA

Shopee expands cross-border program to help Singapore sellers go regional

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

ByteDance

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

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

East Asia

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

Shein

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

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

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Creative

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.

Video

TikTok’s struggles set a precedent for Chinese cross-border platforms like Temu and Shein as global markets fracture.

E-commerce faces a new frontier amid TikTok’s trials and Temu’s rise | KrASIA

E-commerce faces a new frontier amid TikTok’s trials and Temu’s rise

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

Amazon

After underestimating Pinduoduo, Amazon is acutely aware of the growing threat posed by Temu.

Temu’s rise forces a rethink about Amazon’s grip on global e-commerce | KrASIA

Temu’s rise forces a rethink about Amazon’s grip on global e-commerce

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

Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, streamlines supply chains with data-driven solutions, offering efficient e-commerce delivery and cross-border shipping services.

Cainiao

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

Logistics

By cutting delivery times to five days, Cainiao opens new avenues for cross-border e-commerce growth with platforms like AliExpress.

How Cainiao slashed global delivery times to five days | KrASIA

How Cainiao slashed global delivery times to five days

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

Tencent

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

WeChat

Merchants and users stand to benefit from a more unified WeChat ecosystem as the platform integrates features to enhance engagement.

WeChat outlines its e-commerce ambitions at latest Open Class event | KrASIA

WeChat outlines its e-commerce ambitions at latest Open Class event

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

The Indonesian e-commerce firm is ditching its marketplace for physical items to focus on mobile credits, tax payments, and other virtual services.

Indonesia’s Bukalapak pivots to digital services, ends physical goods sales | KrASIA

Indonesia’s Bukalapak pivots to digital services, ends physical goods sales

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For cross-border sellers targeting Southeast Asia, few platforms can rival the ecosystem and expertise TikTok Shop offers.

Live commerce is Southeast Asia’s next chapter, and TikTok Shop is leading the way | KrASIA

Live commerce is Southeast Asia’s next chapter, and TikTok Shop is leading the way

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

Gojek

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

GoTo

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

Tokopedia

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

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

The CEO’s extended tenure reflects confidence in GoTo’s growth trajectory amid fierce competition in Southeast Asia.

GoTo CEO Patrick Walujo commits to long haul as profitability edges closer | KrASIA

GoTo CEO Patrick Walujo commits to long haul as profitability edges closer

As shopper bases mature and grow savvier, platforms focus on retaining super users through premium membership perks.