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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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Splat is an app that turns arguments into entertainment, where AI judges your roasts and fighting is framed as a form of connection.

This 26-year-old built a social app where fighting is not a bug, but a feature

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Startups in Southeast Asia are poised to explore new frontiers in the space economy.

Unlocking growth in orbit: How startups can harness opportunities in the booming space economy

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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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.

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

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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.

The “Nordic Arc’teryx” returns to China, but will Norrona finally find its name?

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

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

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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

After USD 533 million antitrust fine, Meituan faces public criticism for alleged account security flaw leading to Meituan and Dianping account takeovers.

After USD 533 million antitrust fine, Meituan faces public criticism for alleged account security flaw

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Mengyuan Ge

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

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

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

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

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

Ride-hailing

5 key takeaways from Grab and Bain's report on Southeast Asia's platform economy. Around 115 million regional internet users use more than 3 O2O platforms.

5 key takeaways from Grab and Bain's report on Southeast Asia's platform economy

5 key takeaways from Grab and Bain&#8217;s report on Southeast Asia&#8217;s platform economy

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Khamila Mulia

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

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

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

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Douyin to integrate food delivery function into livestreams. ByteDance is attempting to eat into Meituan and Ele.me’s business.

Douyin to integrate food delivery function into livestreams

Singapore 'super app' gains 62% in GMV as net loss widens to USD 815 million in Q2.

Grab lowers 2021 earnings projection as COVID hobbles ASEAN

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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F&B platform Chope recently signed a strategic partnership with Alipay that will allow merchants to set up mini apps on the Chope app.

6 thoughts from Chope CEO Arrif Ziaudeen on digitizing restaurants across Southeast Asia

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

Mobility

Meituan faces new antitrust probe into 2018 acquisition of bike-sharing firm Mobike. China is tightening regulations for the country’s sharing economy.

Meituan faces new antitrust probe into 2018 acquisition of bike-sharing firm Mobike

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

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PM Lee 'especially concerned' about lack of security for delivery drivers.

Singapore eyes gig worker welfare in wake-up call for ASEAN startups

Foodpanda, a food delivery platform in multiple Asian countries, connects diners with local restaurants and international cuisines.

Foodpanda

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

Foodpanda's business crisis is impacting riders' wallets as orders have decreased after an incident during a pro-democracy movement.

Foodpanda is facing a brand crisis in Thailand, but delivery riders bear the brunt

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Stephanie Li

Foodpanda riders in Chiang Mai strike against pay cuts. The protesters don’t want to reach out to Foodpanda because they are typically ignored, one said.