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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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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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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

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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 said it would open its platform to car markers’ own sharing services, meaning car makers could approach the platform as a marketing avenue to sell their EV models.

China’s Didi Inks Deal with 12 Car Makers to Launch EV Sharing Service | KrASIA

China’s Didi Inks Deal with 12 Car Makers to Launch EV Sharing Service

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

Grab

Plus, Xiaomi is launching a battle against its local rivals with a goal to regain No.1 position in China within 10 quarters. Goldman Sachs is in talks with Apple to offer financing to Apple gadget shoppers.

KrAsia Daily: Vietnam's Vinasun Sued Grab for Unfair Business Practices | KrASIA

KrAsia Daily: Vietnam&#8217;s Vinasun Sued Grab for Unfair Business Practices

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

In 2015, Dianping merged with its rival Meituan to form Meituan-Dianping, which is now worth $30B and the fourth most valuable startup in the world.

CheckItOut! | Tao Zhang of Dianping regrets Meituan-Dianping merger didn't happen sooner and thus missed the ride-hailing opportunity | KrASIA

CheckItOut! | Tao Zhang of Dianping regrets Meituan-Dianping merger didn&#8217;t happen sooner and thus missed the ride-hailing opportunity

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Plus, Tencent, Alibaba is buying 33 percent in Ant Financial. Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant and Google parent Alphabet are in talks to build a technology hub.

KrAsia Daily: Uber Not Giving up Asian Market | KrASIA

KrAsia Daily: Uber Not Giving up Asian Market

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

Gojek

Go-Jek is reportedly fundraising USD 1.2 billion in the latest round. Apart from Google, Temasek and China’s Meituan-Dianping are also reportedly participating the round.

Deals | Google Confirms Investment in Go-Jek, Stepping into The Asian Ride-Hailing Rodeo | KrASIA

Deals | Google Confirms Investment in Go-Jek, Stepping into The Asian Ride-Hailing Rodeo

Plus, Kalanick plans to sell about 29% of his stake in Uber. Some of China’s biggest bitcoin miners are shifting operation overseas.

On-demand Services

China’s Didi Inks Deal with 12 Car Makers to Launch EV Sharing Service

KrAsia Daily: Vietnam’s Vinasun Sued Grab for Unfair Business Practices

CheckItOut! | Tao Zhang of Dianping regrets Meituan-Dianping merger didn’t happen sooner and thus missed the ride-hailing opportunity

KrAsia Daily: Uber Not Giving up Asian Market

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