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

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

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Mita Seimenjo introduces its latest shop design and viral dish from Japan.

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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

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

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

Content

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

Creative

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

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

Douyin’s content ecosystem offers brands a path to adapt to shifting consumer habits, engage users, and drive demand across channels.

How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands? | KrASIA

How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands?

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

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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

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

Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more

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

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China’s Meituan-Dianping could potential also invest in Swiggy again. In February, Meituan, along with Naspers, had just shelled out $100 million for Swiggy.

Deals | Talks of Investment by Coatue into Swiggy, the Revolution to the Way India Eats | KrASIA

Deals | Talks of Investment by Coatue into Swiggy, the Revolution to the Way India Eats

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Alibaba Takes over Food Tech Startup Ele.me to Complement New Retail Strategy

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

Alibaba

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

Deals | Alibaba Takes over Food Tech Startup Ele.me to Complement New Retail Strategy | KrASIA

Deals | Alibaba Takes over Food Tech Startup Ele.me to Complement New Retail Strategy

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.

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China’s largest ride-hailing company is facing challenges from Meituan-Dianping and AutoNavi.

Losing $300M in 2017, Didi Chuxing Wants to Turn a Profit in 2018 Amid Fierce Competition | KrASIA

Losing $300M in 2017, Didi Chuxing Wants to Turn a Profit in 2018 Amid Fierce Competition

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China's Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

Plus, Go-Jek and Grab are asked to register in Indonesia as transport companies. SoftBank is investing $400 million in Paytm.

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China's Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China&#8217;s Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

In a monopoly, customers will pay more than they would in a competitive market.

Turning Monopoly into a Duopoly?--Chinese Ride-sharing Business Enters the Path of Competition, again | KrASIA

Turning Monopoly into a Duopoly?&#8211;Chinese Ride-sharing Business Enters the Path of Competition, again

Chauncey Jung works with a unicorn Internet firm based out of Beijing. His professional experience pays him off an insider perspective over China’s internet industry. Completed his bachelor and master education in Canada, Chauncey is obsessed with trending technologies and economic developments across Asia. He can be reached at chaunceyzhang@foxmail.com.

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Rumor: Uber Proposes to Merge with India’s Ola and to Lead the New Company

SoftBank is the largest shareholder in both Uber and Ola.

Rumor: Uber Proposes to Merge with India’s Ola and to Lead the New Company | KrASIA

Plus, Singapore to investigate the Uber-Grab deal. Tesla's semiautonomous system was engaged in the fatal crash of its Model X.

KrASIA Daily: Didi Chuxing Launches Food-delivery Pilot in Wuxi to Contend against Meituan-Dianping | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Didi Chuxing Launches Food-delivery Pilot in Wuxi to Contend against Meituan-Dianping

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

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Tons of pressure would weigh on Go-Jek’s shoulders with the scent of a now much stronger Grab would be attacking on its home turf, right before Go-Jek launched its own overseas expansion plan in the region.

KrASIA Weekly Roundup: A Future Showdown between Go-Jek and Grab? | KrASIA

KrASIA Weekly Roundup: A Future Showdown between Go-Jek and Grab?

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

Gojek

Plus, Baidu's video streaming unit iQiyi prices IPO at $18 per share. Vision Fund plans to invest in another 30 companies over the next two years.

On-demand Services

Deals | Talks of Investment by Coatue into Swiggy, the Revolution to the Way India Eats

Deals | Alibaba Takes over Food Tech Startup Ele.me to Complement New Retail Strategy

Losing $300M in 2017, Didi Chuxing Wants to Turn a Profit in 2018 Amid Fierce Competition

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China’s Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

Turning Monopoly into a Duopoly?–Chinese Ride-sharing Business Enters the Path of Competition, again

Rumor: Uber Proposes to Merge with India’s Ola and to Lead the New Company

KrASIA Daily: Didi Chuxing Launches Food-delivery Pilot in Wuxi to Contend against Meituan-Dianping

KrASIA Weekly Roundup: A Future Showdown between Go-Jek and Grab?

KrASIA Daily: Go-Jek to Announce First Expansion in SE Asia

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