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

Consumer Services

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

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

Retail

Hong Kong

MGP’s stellar debut sets it apart, but long-term success hinges on R&D, diversification, and sustaining its premium appeal in a cooling beauty market.

After its dazzling IPO, Mao Geping Cosmetics must now deliver | KrASIA

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After its dazzling IPO, Mao Geping Cosmetics must now deliver

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

KrASIA

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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36Kr English

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

ByteDance

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

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

TikTok

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Artificial intelligence

Emerging products like Devin and Cursor bolster confidence in AI coding as a scalable and monetizable innovation.

AI coding takes the cake as startups and giants dive in | KrASIA

AI coding takes the cake as startups and giants dive in

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

Alibaba

CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

CATL

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

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

Philippines

Saudi Arabia

Thailand

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

Deals in brief: Kickstart Ventures backs Lydia AI, Alibaba unveils USD 150 million AI fund, CATL confirms interest in Hong Kong listing, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Kickstart Ventures backs Lydia AI, Alibaba unveils USD 150 million AI fund, CATL confirms interest in Hong Kong listing, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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

Indonesian Go-Jek stages $500M expansion battle with Grab across SEA

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

Gojek

The newest battleground for Grab and Go-Jek: Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines

Indonesian Go-Jek stages $500M expansion battle with Grab across SEA | KrASIA

I'm Xiaochun with KrASIA [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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

Didi

Didi Chuxing will stop taking orders for its ride-pooling service from 22:00 to 6:00.

Didi Chuxing rectifying ride-pooling service amid public outrage | KrASIA

Didi Chuxing rectifying ride-pooling service amid public outrage

KrASIA Daily: Grab rival U-Hop raises fresh funding, planning to expand in SE Asia and the US

Plus, Didi Chuxing suspended hitch service. Walmart may list Flipkart.

KrASIA Daily: Grab rival U-Hop raises fresh funding to expand in SE Asia and the US | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Grab rival U-Hop raises fresh funding to expand in SE Asia and the US

Didi Chuxing Kicking off Car-Rental Service and Who Still Wants to Own A Car?

Plus, eBay to relaunch in India. Singapore's BitOfProperty raised fresh funds. 

KrASIA Daily: Didi apologized after the murder of female passenger | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Didi apologized after the murder of female passenger

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

Grab

Plus, Ofo's order for new bikes shrinks. Buffett is no bitcoin fan. 

KrASIA Daily: Grab announces first update after acquiring Uber's SE Asia operations  | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Grab announces first update after acquiring Uber&#8217;s SE Asia operations 

Grab counts SoftBank and Didi Chuxing as backers

Grab reportedly adding $1 billion to its war chest, expecting competition with local and foreign rivals | KrASIA

Grab reportedly adding $1 billion to its war chest, expecting competition with local and foreign rivals

Grab reveals annual revenue to be over US$1 billion 

Plus, Alibaba expects an acceleration of sales. Flipkart agrees to sell 75% stake to Walmart.

KrASIA Daily: Grab reportedly in talks to raise $1 billion to fuel expansion in SE Asia | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Grab reportedly in talks to raise $1 billion to fuel expansion in SE Asia

The partnership is part of Didi Chuxing’s alliance with 31 companies in the auto industry.

Didi Chuxing in talks with Volkswagen to jointly develop autonomous car models for ride-hailing | KrASIA

Didi Chuxing in talks with Volkswagen to jointly develop autonomous car models for ride-hailing

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

Meituan

“What we worry about is the dangers that arise when employees receive orders.” said HE Renqing, the logistics team leader of Meituan (美团).