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US tariff policies are renewing calls to deepen economic ties within the Southeast Asian bloc.

ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat | KrASIA

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ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

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Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more

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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.

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

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Coze combines workflow logic, collaborative planning, and proprietary data access to reimagine what AI agents can do.

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta | KrASIA

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Baidu explained that driverless food delivery is more applicable to orders of large quantities.

Baidu Ties up with Meituan on Driverless Food Delivery in Xiong’an New Area | KrASIA

Baidu Ties up with Meituan on Driverless Food Delivery in Xiong’an New Area

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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 claimed it's the largest food delivery app in Wuxi city eight days after its launch.

Meituan-Dianping and Didi Chuxing both Claim Temporary Victory over Competition to Evolve into China's Super Service App | KrASIA

Meituan-Dianping and Didi Chuxing both Claim Temporary Victory over Competition to Evolve into China&#8217;s Super Service App

I'm Xiaochun with 36Kr Global [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Plus, South Korean conglomerate SK Holdings invested in Grab. Mirae Asset Financial Group plans to raise a US$264.8 million fund to invest in Didi Chuxing. 

KrASIA Daily: Uber and Rival Careem Allowed to Continue Operations in Egypt, Although Former Ruling Ordered the Government to Suspend Their Licenses | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Uber and Rival Careem Allowed to Continue Operations in Egypt, Although Former Ruling Ordered the Government to Suspend Their Licenses

The launching of Didi Chuxing, the landscape of the ride-hailing market, and the Chinese ride-hailing giant's showdown with Uber, all in Mexico.

Didi Chuxing to Rival Uber in Mexico | KrASIA

Didi Chuxing to Rival Uber in Mexico

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

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In China, there is a saying that ‘people treat food as god’. In this most populated country in the world, food is the number one issue at all time.

How Food Delivery Applications Turned Big in The Nation of Culinary? | KrASIA

How Food Delivery Applications Turned Big in The Nation of Culinary?

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

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

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.

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

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.