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

Consumer Services

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

Retail

Shein’s former Japan head breaks down what it takes for foreign brands to crack the Japanese e-commerce market.

Is Japan’s economy turning a corner? A Shein veteran weighs in | KrASIA

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Is Japan’s economy turning a corner? A Shein veteran weighs in

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

KrASIA

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

Deep Tech

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

Beijing is fostering pilot production lines at research centers and boosting the nation's R&D spending.

China's state-backed labs provide a lifeline for US-blacklisted chip suppliers | KrASIA

China&#8217;s state-backed labs provide a lifeline for US-blacklisted chip suppliers

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

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Nikkei Asia

With luxury beauty sales slowing, L’Oréal is doubling down on affordability to stay competitive.

L'Oreal refocuses on the mass market as China's beauty trends shift | KrASIA

L&#8217;Oreal refocuses on the mass market as China&#8217;s beauty trends shift

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

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

Didi

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

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

Grab

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?

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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.

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

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

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

The company is reportedly seeking a $60 valuation and a duo-listing in Hong Kong and China.

Meituan-Dianping in Talks with Banks for HK IPO, Piling up Cash to Challenge Didi Chuxing Monopoly | KrASIA

Meituan-Dianping in Talks with Banks for HK IPO, Piling up Cash to Challenge Didi Chuxing Monopoly

Meituan-Dianping claims to have nabbed one-third of the ride-hailing market in Nanjing and Shanghai.

Is Meituan-Dianping Posing Serious Threat to Didi? | KrASIA

Is Meituan-Dianping Posing Serious Threat to Didi?

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The world’s two largest ride-hailing companies, Didi Chuxing and Uber are now all Grab’s shareholders.

Deals | Uber Sells Businesses in SE Asia to Local Rival Grab (Updated with Grab Internal Email to Staff) | KrASIA

Deals | Uber Sells Businesses in SE Asia to Local Rival Grab (Updated with Grab Internal Email to Staff)

Plus, Ant Financial CEO: blockchain technologies will be the cornerstone of the future digital society. Waymo CEO said Waymo would likely have avoided the fatal Uber crash.

KrASIA Daily: Uber Is Retreating from SE Asia | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Uber Is Retreating from SE Asia

Meituan-Dianping Encroaches on Didi Chuxing by Launching Ride-Hailing Service in Shanghai

Didi Chuxing is reportedly launching a food-delivery service to fight back.

Meituan-Dianping Encroaches on Didi Chuxing by Launching Ride-Hailing Service in Shanghai | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Toyota Tests Uber-like Taxi Dispatch System for Taxis in Tokyo

Plus, A court in Singapore ruled portal 99.co had partially breached an agreement with PropertyGuru. Musical.ly blocked hashtags related to self-harm or eating disorders.