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Dual incomes and multigenerational living mean wealth goes further than before in Vietnam.

Luxury purchases are now mainstream for Vietnam's booming consumer class | KrASIA

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Luxury purchases are now mainstream for Vietnam&#8217;s booming consumer class

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

KrASIA

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

Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

Anta

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Li-Ning, a Chinese sportswear brand, focuses on performance-driven footwear and apparel, combining functionality with contemporary design.

Li-Ning

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

Li-Ning will outfit Chinese athletes at global events through 2028, taking over from Anta as the official sportswear partner.

Li-Ning reclaims Olympic partnership as Anta’s 16-year streak ends | KrASIA

Li-Ning reclaims Olympic partnership as Anta’s 16-year streak ends

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

Alibaba

Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, streamlines supply chains with data-driven solutions, offering efficient e-commerce delivery and cross-border shipping services.

Cainiao

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

East Asia

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

By cutting delivery times to five days, Cainiao opens new avenues for cross-border e-commerce growth with platforms like AliExpress.

How Cainiao slashed global delivery times to five days | KrASIA

How Cainiao slashed global delivery times to five days

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Short Video | KrASIA Archives

Creative

Content

Video

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

Cybersecurity

Measure would open door to retaliation for Washington's targeting of TikTok and WeChat.

China's new law restricts transfer of personal data abroad | KrASIA

China&#8217;s new law restricts transfer of personal data abroad

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

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

India is Snapchat’s largest market outside the US, with about 33.8 million users.

Snapchat to ramp up investments in India | KrASIA

Snapchat to ramp up investments in India

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

Douyin will roll out landscape mode soon and mobile editing tool Jianying will have a PC version.

ByteDance's Xigua Video pivots to 'middle video,' incentivizing creators with USD 300 million | KrASIA

ByteDance&#8217;s Xigua Video pivots to &#8216;middle video,&#8217; incentivizing creators with USD 300 million

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

Average daily usage per person for short video content in China: 110 minutes

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Short video surpasses instant messaging to become the most used internet application by daily usage time in China.

KEY STAT | Chinese people watch short videos for 110 minutes per day | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Chinese people watch short videos for 110 minutes per day

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Julianna Wu

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Tencent

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

The rivaling pair is facing new competitors.

Huya-Douyu merger creates a livestreaming behemoth under the control of Tencent | KrASIA

Huya-Douyu merger creates a livestreaming behemoth under the control of Tencent

With the platform extending the maximum length for videos and introducing other updates, Channels could be WeChat's next battleground to drive sales.

Douyin short-video rival WeChat Channels tests livestreaming feature | KrASIA

Douyin short-video rival WeChat Channels tests livestreaming feature

The fate of TikTok and WeChat in the US is still full of uncertainties as the Trump administration is insisting on proceeding with the bans.

TikTok ban halted by US federal judge | KrASIA

TikTok ban halted by US federal judge

Creators can post videos and have the opportunity to win awards and cash prizes.

Zynn calling for creators: Your chance to win USD 10,000 | KrASIA

Zynn calling for creators: Your chance to win USD 10,000

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KrASIA Writers

ShareChat, an Indian social media platform, connects users through regional language content, memes, and community-driven discussions.

ShareChat

It's also in talks with investors to raise USD 100 million for its upcoming Series E.

Twitter-backed social media startup ShareChat raises USD 40 million pre-Series E | KrASIA

Twitter-backed social media startup ShareChat raises USD 40 million pre-Series E

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