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

China

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

East Asia

Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

Luckin Coffee

Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

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.

Retail

Coffee

Luckin’s latest acquisition and Mixue’s coffee trials point to a widening split in strategy.

China’s coffee market splits in two as Luckin moves upmarket and Mixue digs deeper

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China Restaurant Insider

Photo of DJI’s logo on display at its flagship store in Xintiandi, Shanghai.

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

Departures at DJI have raised concerns, but there’s a contrarian view worth considering.

Why DJI’s talent outflow may be a sign of strength, not weakness

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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Cheng Zi

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

Malaysia

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Thailand

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: GIC backs legal AI firm Harvey, Amity and Startale raise funding, China logs 14 investments, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

Grocery Delivery

Grocery Delivery | KrASIA

On-demand Services

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

E-commerce

Nice Tuan completed three financing rounds this year alone.

CHINA BRIEF | Grocery group-buying app Nice Tuan bags USD 80 million in latest round

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Wency Chen

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

Prior to this round, MissFresh was already valued at USD 3 billion.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent-backed grocery app MissFresh bags USD 495 million

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

Amazon

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

Walmart pumped in USD 1.2 billion in Flipkart, at a valuation of USD 24.9 billion this month.

Flipkart acquires Walmart's wholesale business in India

Flipkart acquires Walmart&#8217;s wholesale business in India

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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

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

Food Delivery

Xingsheng Youxuan leverages group-buying to provide groceries at bargain prices to residents who live near to each other.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent-backed grocery app Xingsheng Youxuan to close USD 800 million pre-IPO round

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Reliance

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

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

Entertainment

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

The USD 4.5 billion check that Google wrote for a 7.7% stake is the second-largest investment in Jio Platforms after Facebook.

From Jio Glass to 5G network, Reliance’s new announcements hint at its ambition to dominate everything digital

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

Bukalapak

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

The partnership comes at a late time as other Indonesian e-commerce platforms have launched grocery services since April.

Bukalapak partners with HappyFresh to launch e-grocery service

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Ursula Florene

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

Fintech

Middle East

Saudi Arabia

Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) invested USD 5 million in Shorooq Partners’ Bedaya Fund.

Zoom opens in Saudi Arabia, Amazon.sa rebrands, and a lot of fundraising across the region | The Middle East Weekly Roundup

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Qadisha Group

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

Swiggy

Hyper-local delivery, a model of picking up goods from neighborhood stores, warehouses, and supermarkets, had gained widespread investor interest a few years ago.

Walmart-owned Flipkart kicks-off its hyperlocal delivery service

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

The move marks the latest attempt for Didi to expand beyond its core ride-hailing business.

Didi ventures into e-commerce, following previous moves in delivery and on-demand trucking

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