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

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

China

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

East Asia

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

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

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

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

Retail

Indonesia

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

Vietnam

The gap between the two players is narrowing, particularly in Vietnam, where TikTok Shop now commands more than 40% of the market.

TikTok Shop narrows the gap with Shopee in Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market

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Photo of Cheong Jin Xi, founder and CEO of Aonic.

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Aonic, Dyna.Ai, and MyFirst raise Series A funding; Icon1c secures member backing; seven China investments, and more

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Sudo Lim

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

As online travel penetration matures, the company shifts its focus to systems, merchant support, and ecosystem development.

Trip.com invests in the next phase of online travel

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

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Mobility

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

Y Combinator accelerates early-stage startups, mentoring founders and providing seed funding for transformative tech ideas.

Y Combinator

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

On-demand Services

India's online car rental space is heating up due to multiple factors that include a change in car ownership.

Ola enters Indian online car rental space as local youths stop buying cars

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Avanish Tiwary

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

Industry watchers say the move shows Tencent's confidence in the loss-making auto manufacturer.

Tencent places bigger bet on struggling EV maker Nio

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Song Jingli

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

Didi

China's largest ride-hailing platform is accused of dodging regulation on purpose and its app is at risk of being removed from the marketplace.

Didi slapped with USD 1.4 million fines by Shanghai authorities

It seems that this is not Carsten Breitfeld's first invitation to steer a Chinese EV startup.

Faraday Future hires away ex-BMW exec Carsten Breitfeld into its rescue

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

WM's two co-founders and CFO used to work for Geely.

Geely sues EV rival WM Motor in China's first IP legal battle between gasoline and EV forces

Geely sues EV rival WM Motor in China&#8217;s first IP legal battle between gasoline and EV forces

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Nio has only fulfilled less than 30% of its annual sales target.

Chinese EV maker Nio dangles 'zero down payment' in Shanghai to pursue sales target

Chinese EV maker Nio dangles &#8216;zero down payment&#8217; in Shanghai to pursue sales target

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

A handful of players, including Didi and Ant Financial, have joined in the action but analysts aren't sure if there's even a market.

E-bikes are cruising into China’s small towns, after nationwide standardization

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Li Weilin

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Company’s first safety report reveals it received over 80,000 complaints in the first three months of 2019, with more than 50 were alcohol-related.

Ride-hailing giant Didi to roll out safety features for drunk passengers

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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It wants to reduce waste by reusing shipping boxes.

Shared shipping box startup raises 'hundreds of millions' of RMB

Shared shipping box startup raises &#8216;hundreds of millions&#8217; of RMB

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