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ByteDance or Beijing ByteDance Technology Co Ltd. is a Chinese Internet technology company operating several machine learning-enabled content platforms, headquartered in Beijing. It was founded by Zhang Yiming in 2012. ByteDance's core product, Toutiao, is a popular content platform in China.

Bytedance

Bringing together the latest business insights and trends of China's tech ecosystem.

China Tech

Douyin

Meituan-Dianping is a Chinese group buying website for locally found food delivery services, consumer products and retail services. The company is headquartered in Beijing and was founded in 2010 by Wang Xing. The Meituan.com site offers deals of the day by selling vouchers on local services and entertainment.

Meituan

E-commerce is the activity of buying or selling of products on online services or over the Internet. 

E-Commerce

Food Delivery

Grocery Delivery

An on-demand service platform connects waiting-time-sensitive customers with independent service providers.

On-Demand Services

Retail

Ride-hailing encompasses a range of companies and services, including traditional taxis and car services. 

Ride-hailing

Commerce

E-commerce

quick commerce

Meituan Shangou, its quick commerce business, could play a significant role in its strategy to counter competition from main rival Douyin.

With Douyin looming, Meituan shifts focus back to its core business | KrASIA

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With Douyin looming, Meituan shifts focus back to its core business

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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India

MENA

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Toku to acquire AiChat, Strativity Group bought by UST, ADQ and OIA launch new fund to stimulate MENA tech innovation, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Toku to acquire AiChat, Strativity Group bought by UST, ADQ and OIA launch new fund to stimulate MENA tech innovation, and more

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Jeff Chay

New Zealand

The recent delegation visit underscores China's openness to collaborate more closely with "friend and partner" New Zealand.

Chinese delegation bolsters bilateral trade and cooperation in recent visit to New Zealand | KrASIA

Chinese delegation bolsters bilateral trade and cooperation in recent visit to New Zealand

KrASIA | On-Demand Services Archives

Transport authorities in Vietnam want ride-hailing companies to operate like traditional taxi firms.

Turning point ahead for Vietnam's competitive ride-hailing market | KrASIA

Turning point ahead for Vietnam&#8217;s competitive ride-hailing market

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Thu Huong Le

Thohir has ties to Indonesia's business and political elite.

Influential Indonesian businessman Garibaldi Thohir joins Gojek as independent commissioner | KrASIA

Influential Indonesian businessman Garibaldi Thohir joins Gojek as independent commissioner

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Nadine Freischlad

Didi Chuxing Technology Co., formerly Didi Kuaidi, is a Chinese transportation network company, artificial intelligence and autonomous technology conglomerate.

Didi

Transport or transportation is the movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. 

Transportation

China's largest ride-hailing platform is about to bookend Asia.

Didi plans Middle East and North Africa expansion by teaming up with Symphony Investment | KrASIA

Didi plans Middle East and North Africa expansion by teaming up with Symphony Investment

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Song Jingli

It grew from nothing to a public company in less than 2 years and now it eyes markets beyond its home turf.

China's fastest growing coffee chain Luckin Coffee plans expansion to Middle East and India | KrASIA

China&#8217;s fastest growing coffee chain Luckin Coffee plans expansion to Middle East and India

Gojek is a transportation network company and logistics startup company based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Gojek

Gojek rebrands with new logo | KrASIA

Gojek rebrands with new logo

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Khamila Mulia

Now you can apply to become a Go-Car driver in Jakarta without having to own a car.

Go-Jek and Astra International launch a car rental program called GoFleet | KrASIA

Go-Jek and Astra International launch a car rental program called GoFleet

Malaysia is the third market to be affected.

Honestbee temporarily suspends Malaysia operation | KrASIA

Honestbee temporarily suspends Malaysia operation

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Zhixin Tan

E-mobility can be a clear winner in Asian crowded cities, says Wang.

Zachary Wang of Neuron Mobility on bringing e-scooters to Asian cities: Startup Stories | KrASIA

Zachary Wang of Neuron Mobility on bringing e-scooters to Asian cities: Startup Stories

More digital startups are experimenting with insurtech services in Indonesia.