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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.

Alibaba

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

Alibaba Cloud

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

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

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

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

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

ByteDance

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

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

Short Video

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

Video

Thailand

Thailand will soon host TikTok’s newest data center, reinforcing the platform’s Southeast Asian stronghold.

TikTok’s latest move? A massive data center to anchor its presence in Thailand | KrASIA

TikTok’s latest move? A massive data center to anchor its presence in Thailand

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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

helicopter ride-sharing

philippines

Time-sensitive passengers now have a faster alternative to traditional ride-sharing options

Helicopter 'ride-sharing' is back, this time as a real service in the Philippines | KrASIA

Helicopter &#8216;ride-sharing&#8217; is back, this time as a real service in the Philippines

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Zhixin Tan

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

Gojek

Go-Jek

Mobile Premier League

Rebel Foods

The Indonesian ride-hailing unicorn is said to channel funds to e-sport startup Mobile Premier League and on-demand food company Rebel Foods

Indonesian unicorn Go-Jek said to be in talks to invest in two Indian startups | KrASIA

Indonesian unicorn Go-Jek said to be in talks to invest in two Indian startups

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Khamila Mulia

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Dingdang Kuaiyao

Medicine

Softbank's China venture capital arm is among the investors in the company which sets itself apart from the competition by guaranteeing deliveries within 28 minutes.

Chinese O2O medicine retailer Dingdang closes Series B round with $89m | KrASIA

Chinese O2O medicine retailer Dingdang closes Series B round with $89m

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Song Jingli

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

Grab

indonesia

Jakarta

Trip Planner

Rival Go-Jek pioneered a link up with Jakarta's public bus network in 2015 but dropped the feature again

Chasing the dream of seamless public-private transportation, Grab launches 'trip planner' in Jakarta | KrASIA

Chasing the dream of seamless public-private transportation, Grab launches &#8216;trip planner&#8217; in Jakarta

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

Meituan

fresh produce

The world's largest cooked food delivery service provider starts delivering fresh produce.

Meituan-Dianping expands its fresh produce delivery service in Beijing | KrASIA

Meituan-Dianping expands its fresh produce delivery service in Beijing

online motorcycl

online motorcycle taxi

tariff regulation

The new tariff will take effect on May 1st 2019.

Indonesia sets minimum and maximum tariffs for on-demand motorcycle taxis | KrASIA

Indonesia sets minimum and maximum tariffs for on-demand motorcycle taxis

motorcycle taxi

on-demand

After a long back and forth, the regulation is out.

Indonesia released new regulations for on-demand motorcycles, but without agreement on tariffs | KrASIA

Indonesia released new regulations for on-demand motorcycles, but without agreement on tariffs

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

Fintech

mobile payments

Grab extends its slew of financial services to better serve small business owners.

Grab unveils more financial services for small businesses and shoppers | KrASIA

Grab unveils more financial services for small businesses and shoppers

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Robin Moh

Hollaback! Jakarta

sexual violence

The measures were announced after a Go-Massage therapist was allegedly raped by a client who booked her service using the platform.