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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.

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

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

East Asia

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

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

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On-demand Services

Alibaba’s Jiang Fan expects Taobao Shangou to reach RMB 1 trillion in transaction volume within three years.

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

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Sudo Lim

The platform features seven task-specific AI models designed to enhance efficiency across functions.

Alpharithm launches AI Work platform to augment white-collar productivity

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Starbucks

Luckin just needs to open more stores in another 15 Chinese cities to achieve its 2019 April target.

Luckin Coffee trickles into more cities in China

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Grab merges GrabFood into its main app in Singapore

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

decacorn

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Google

JD.com

The company is approaching decacorn status.

Go-Jek raises $1b in first close of Series F round

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Khamila Mulia

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

Didi

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

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Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing platform, denied a China Business News report that said it will resume its hitchhiking business around June.

Didi denies rumor that its hitchhiking business will resume around June

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Indonesia

online motorcycle taxi

The new regulation will be released in March 2019

Previously unregulated, on-demand motorcycles soon to face new rules in Indonesia

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Hong Kong

After two huge financing rounds, Luckin Coffee now aims to become a Hong Kong-listed on-demand coffee joint.

Chinese unicorn Luckin Coffee eyes Hong Kong IPO

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

Meituan's accommodations orders skew towards low- to middle-end hotels.

Meituan breaks own record with 2m hotel room nights booked on one day

On-demand

Starbucks in China

Luckin Coffee responds to its critics at its 2019 strategy press conference, claimed to burn its way into a triumph in competition with Starbucks China.

Luckin Coffee shoots back at critics, suggests it's victim of a smear campaign

Luckin Coffee shoots back at critics, suggests it&#8217;s victim of a smear campaign

After Vietnam, Singapore and Thailand, the Philippines is expected to the next target market for Go-Jek.