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

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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

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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

The deal would be similar to the one Uber made with Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing back in 2016, when Uber sold its China unit to Didi and took a stake in Didi for return.

Deals | Grab Is Close to Taking over Uber’s Southeast Asia Business | KrASIA

Deals | Grab Is Close to Taking over Uber’s Southeast Asia Business

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Plus, Nasdaq-listed YY.Inc's game streaming unit Huya lands strategic investment worth USD 461.6 million from Tencent. Japan punished seven cryptocurrency exchanges.

KrASIA Daily: Uber Close to Sell SE Asia Operations to Local Rival Grab, Although Pledged Earlier Aggressive Investment in The Region | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Uber Close to Sell SE Asia Operations to Local Rival Grab, Although Pledged Earlier Aggressive Investment in The Region

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

Gojek

Go-Jek plans to expand to the Philippines in early 2018.

Indonesian Unicorn Go-Jek Mulls IPO | KrASIA

Indonesian Unicorn Go-Jek Mulls IPO

Plus, China Securities Regulatory Commission is exploring to allow foreign-listed tech companies to relist in the country through financial certificates. BigBasket adopts Alibaba's offline strategy.

KrASIA Daily: Go-Jek Mulling IPO in Indonesia without Timeframe | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Go-Jek Mulling IPO in Indonesia without Timeframe

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

Didi

Meituan-Dianping is reportedly launching ride-hailing service in 7 major cities in China.

Didi Chuxing Recruits Food Delivery Riders in Response to Meituan-Dianping’s Ride-hailing Charge | KrASIA

Didi Chuxing Recruits Food Delivery Riders in Response to Meituan-Dianping’s Ride-hailing Charge

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

Tencent-backed Meituan-Dianping has turned a slew of local tech giants into nemesis as it keeps expanding its scope of businesses.

Meituan-Dianping to Intensify Competition with Didi, Launching Ride-Hailing in Beijing, Shanghai Soon | KrASIA

Meituan-Dianping to Intensify Competition with Didi, Launching Ride-Hailing in Beijing, Shanghai Soon

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

Alibaba is rumored to pump in US$ 9.5 billion to fully acquire food delivery startup Ele.me.

Deals | Alibaba Rumored to Fully Acquire Eleme, Upping Competition with Tencent-backed Meituan-Dianping (Updated) | KrASIA

Deals | Alibaba Rumored to Fully Acquire Eleme, Upping Competition with Tencent-backed Meituan-Dianping (Updated)

Plus, Alibaba is in talks to buy a minority stake in Dailyhunt. Dropbox filed for a USD500 million IPO.

KrASIA Daily: Uber-ComforDelGro Deal under Scrutiny by Singapore Competition Commission | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Uber-ComforDelGro Deal under Scrutiny by Singapore Competition Commission

China’s largest ride-hailing company is planning to buy over one million second-hand vehicles from online car marketplace Renrenche.com.

On-demand Services

Deals | Grab Is Close to Taking over Uber’s Southeast Asia Business

KrASIA Daily: Uber Close to Sell SE Asia Operations to Local Rival Grab, Although Pledged Earlier Aggressive Investment in The Region

Indonesian Unicorn Go-Jek Mulls IPO

KrASIA Daily: Go-Jek Mulling IPO in Indonesia without Timeframe

Didi Chuxing Recruits Food Delivery Riders in Response to Meituan-Dianping’s Ride-hailing Charge

Meituan-Dianping to Intensify Competition with Didi, Launching Ride-Hailing in Beijing, Shanghai Soon

Deals | Alibaba Rumored to Fully Acquire Eleme, Upping Competition with Tencent-backed Meituan-Dianping (Updated)

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Deals | Buying 1M Vehicles from Renrenche, Didi Chuxing is Driving Closer to its Vision of Future Generation Car-Sharing

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