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

ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese semiconductor company, specializes in DRAM production, supporting demand for memory chips.

CXMT

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

East Asia

Micron

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

SK Hynix is a South Korean giant that produces memory chips and storage solutions used in consumer electronics, data centers, and AI applications.

SK Hynix

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

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

Deep Tech

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

New players seek to break the global monopoly in the volatile memory market.

China makes inroads in DRAM chips in challenge to Samsung and Micron | KrASIA

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China makes inroads in DRAM chips in challenge to Samsung and Micron

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

KrASIA

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

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

Alibaba

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

Malaysia

Alibaba Cloud is hosting a Malaysia demo day on February 27, offering startups a chance to pitch, network, and access support through its startup program.

Calling all startups in Malaysia: Don’t miss Alibaba Cloud’s demo day | KrASIA

Calling all startups in Malaysia: Don’t miss Alibaba Cloud’s demo day

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KrASIA Writers

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

Pop Mart

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

Consumer Services

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

Creative

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

Fashion

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

By blending its IP-driven charm with upscale designs, Pop Mart’s new jewelry brand is striking a chord with loyal fans and curious shoppers alike.

Pop Mart’s foray into jewelry finds early fans with Popop | KrASIA

Pop Mart’s foray into jewelry finds early fans with Popop

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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36Kr English

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

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

Gojek

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

Grab

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

Ride-hailing

Grab and Go-Jek became big on the back of ride-hailing and other paid services. But to become profitable, they might need to monetize through ads.

Will ads help Southeast Asia’s “super apps” become profitable? | KrASIA

Will ads help Southeast Asia’s “super apps” become profitable?

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Robin Moh

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

WeChat

A novel idea in 2017, mini programs now account for the vast majority of traffic for some apps.

The MAUs of WeChat, Alipay, and Baidu's mini programs now add up to more than 1 billion | KrASIA

The MAUs of WeChat, Alipay, and Baidu&#8217;s mini programs now add up to more than 1 billion

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Song Jingli

MyGo is part of Viettel's delivery service provider, Viettel Post.

Vietnamese telco Viettel launches a ride-hailing app to challenge existing players | KrASIA

Vietnamese telco Viettel launches a ride-hailing app to challenge existing players

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Khamila Mulia

AirCTO

Go-Jek

Sidu Ponnapa

Go-Jek expands India footprint to boost tech capabilities.

Go-Jek acquired Indian recruitment startup AirCTO and opened a new office in Gurugram | KrASIA

Go-Jek acquired Indian recruitment startup AirCTO and opened a new office in Gurugram

Go-Glam

Houzcall

Two on-demand beauty and personal care platforms in Indonesia manage to coexist.

Beauty on the go: Go-Glam and Houzcall | KrASIA

Beauty on the go: Go-Glam and Houzcall

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

Abivin

Cudy

MyRent

PearlPay

New contestants in the startup arena from Singapore to the Philippines.

New launches, big wins: Early Stage | KrASIA

New launches, big wins: Early Stage

grab indonesia

GrabBajay

Grab Indonesia officially launched a three-wheeled transportation service named GrabBajay today after the six-month trial period, local media outlet

Grab launches three wheeled "GrabBajay" service in Jakarta | KrASIA

Grab launches three wheeled &#8220;GrabBajay&#8221; service in Jakarta

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

Meituan

share repurchase

Even though it has the green light for this move, a share buyback now might worsen the firm's financial condition

On-demand Services

Will ads help Southeast Asia’s “super apps” become profitable?

The MAUs of WeChat, Alipay, and Baidu’s mini programs now add up to more than 1 billion

Vietnamese telco Viettel launches a ride-hailing app to challenge existing players

Go-Jek acquired Indian recruitment startup AirCTO and opened a new office in Gurugram

Beauty on the go: Go-Glam and Houzcall

New launches, big wins: Early Stage

Grab launches three wheeled “GrabBajay” service in Jakarta

Meituan may buy back 10% of its shares

Luckin Coffee stock price surges 20% on Nasdaq trading debut

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