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

Consumer Services

After going viral in China, Botare’s hanging tissue pack is making waves abroad—with TikTok as its launchpad.

How a hanging tissue pack helped China’s Botare go global | KrASIA

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How a hanging tissue pack helped China’s Botare go global

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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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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

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Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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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

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

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

Starting at RMB 119,800 (USD 16,800), Nio’s compact EV will launch in China before making its way to Europe and other markets.

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push | KrASIA

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push

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

On-demand Services

On-demand Services | KrASIA Archives

Luckin also revealed that it has surpassed Starbucks in the number of physical stores in China.

Luckin enters unmanned retail market with new vending machines to speed up expansion | KrASIA

Luckin enters unmanned retail market with new vending machines to speed up expansion

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Sun Henan

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

Grab

Grab currently has 50 cloud kitchens across Southeast Asia.

Grab unveils first cloud kitchen in Singapore | KrASIA

Grab unveils first cloud kitchen in Singapore

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Grab will face competition from Gojek that will also launch a similar service in Malaysia this month.

Grab officially launches GrabBike pilot in Malaysia | KrASIA

Grab officially launches GrabBike pilot in Malaysia

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Khamila Mulia

Grab’s e-wallet partner OVO also started a separate initiative in response to the disaster.

Grab Indonesia starts cooperation with Jakarta government to provide flood support | KrASIA

Grab Indonesia starts cooperation with Jakarta government to provide flood support

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

Bukalapak

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

E-commerce

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

Fintech

2019 has been a year to remember for Indonesia's tech community.

Year-end review: Indonesia saw USD 2.9 billion in investment, a new unicorn, CEOs' resignations, and big merger rumors | KrASIA

Year-end review: Indonesia saw USD 2.9 billion in investment, a new unicorn, CEOs&#8217; resignations, and big merger rumors

Luckin has opened 4,910 stores in China, surpassing Starbucks by more than 600 stores.

With 600 more stores than Starbucks, Luckin becomes the largest coffee chain in China by storefronts | KrASIA

With 600 more stores than Starbucks, Luckin becomes the largest coffee chain in China by storefronts

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

The reshuffle marks the company’s latest attempt to continue the user growth for its signature Meituan app.

Meituan taps Chinese e-commerce veteran to grow its flagship app business | KrASIA

Meituan taps Chinese e-commerce veteran to grow its flagship app business

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

Food Delivery

The company denied the cause of the tragedy was related to negative reviews.

Meituan food courier delivers deadly service over spat with supermarket staff | KrASIA

Meituan food courier delivers deadly service over spat with supermarket staff

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

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

Didi

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

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

JD.com

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

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

Tencent

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

Entertainment

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

Live Streaming

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

Payments

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

Short Video

Visual Stories

The bi-annual internet report published by the Chinese government provides insights of various internet sectors’ current developments.

Doing it all: How the Chinese internet has changed over the decade | KrASIA

Doing it all: How the Chinese internet has changed over the decade

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