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

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

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Retail | KrASIA Archives

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Shein has figured out how to adapt to hostile circumstances. Where will it go next?

Decoding Shein: All the world over (Part 3 of 3) | KrASIA

Decoding Shein: All the world over (Part 3 of 3)

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Zhong Shanshan is the founder of Nongfu Spring, China's largest bottled water producer.

Video | Asia's richest man leads a bottled water company | KrASIA

Video | Asia&#8217;s richest man leads a bottled water company

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James Chan

The second entry of this three-part series unpacks the evolution of Shein and its founder as the brand took off.

Decoding Shein: Growing pains and bitter splits (Part 2 of 3) | KrASIA

Decoding Shein: Growing pains and bitter splits (Part 2 of 3)

This three-part series from LatePost examines one of the most low-key fast fashion e-commerce brands in the world.

Decoding Shein: The rise of China’s newest retail decacorn (Part 1 of 3) | KrASIA

Decoding Shein: The rise of China’s newest retail decacorn (Part 1 of 3)

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

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Beijing-based AI firm Aibee digitizes "space, people, and products" for brick-and-mortar retailers.

This firm digitizes offline shopping: Inside China's Startups  | KrASIA

This firm digitizes offline shopping: Inside China&#8217;s Startups 

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Wency Chen

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

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WhatsApp's updated privacy policy revealed it had been sharing user data with Facebook all along.

WhatsApp tip-toes privacy policy in India as Facebook pushes its new hosting service | KrASIA

WhatsApp tip-toes privacy policy in India as Facebook pushes its new hosting service

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

The grocery group-buying business has come under fire from state media as a cheap means of monetization, but how real is the threat posed to conventional retailers?

China’s tech companies are greengrocers now | KrASIA

China’s tech companies are greengrocers now

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AJ Cortese

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

Things are going to shake up for Amazon India and Flipkart both, as India is working on yet another round of changes in FDI norms for the e-commerce sector.

India's e-commerce giant Flipkart shelves plan to enter food retail sector | KrASIA

India&#8217;s e-commerce giant Flipkart shelves plan to enter food retail sector

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Avanish Tiwary

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

Didi

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Group-buying businesses have shunned top-tier cities so far.

Pinduoduo pioneers neighborhood group-buying service in Shanghai | KrASIA

Pinduoduo pioneers neighborhood group-buying service in Shanghai

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