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

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SoftBank to slash Alibaba stake in race for cash. Vision Fund exits entire $7.7bn Uber holding during market downturn

SoftBank to slash Alibaba stake in race for cash

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

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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

Japan’s largest startup conference FUSE returns in 2022. The event will create connections between Japan’s business circles with enterprises from abroad.

Japan’s largest startup conference FUSE returns in 2022

Japan’s largest startup conference FUSE returns in 2022. The event will connect individuals and businesses in Japan and abroad for new opportunities.

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

Japan to create legal framework for level 4 self-driving cars. Authorities eye rural areas, plan to submit bill to Diet session next spring.

Japan to create legal framework for level 4 self-driving cars

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

Transportation

Suzuki wants to be the Tesla of connected minicars. Japanese automaker to offer remote monitoring and other services by 2025.

Suzuki wants to be the Tesla of connected minicars

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

East Asia

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Nissan, a Japanese automaker, is known for leading the development of electric vehicles, fuel-efficient cars, and advanced safety technologies.

Nissan

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

Japanese automaker to introduce 23 new models, including 15 EVs.

Nissan to invest USD 17.6 billion to speed electric car rollout

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

Headline Asia unpacks She’s winning pitch deck for IVS Nasu Launch Pad 2021. She is the second woman-led startup to win in the history of Launch Pad.

Headline Asia unpacks She’s winning pitch deck for IVS Nasu Launch Pad 2021

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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.

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

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.

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

A single Saturday saw Taobao Shangou, Meituan, and JD.com log a combined 200 million orders, testing subsidy strength, logistics, and supply chains in real time.

Meituan scrambles on “Super Saturday” as Taobao Shangou tops 80 million daily orders

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. 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 guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

AI-powered therapy tools are emerging in the mental health space, but questions around empathy, safety, and readiness remain unresolved.

AI may offer a listening ear, but can it close mental healthcare gaps?

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

Retail

HotMaxx rolls out supersized outlets following success with near-expiry snacks and beverages.

Chinese discount retailer grows as demand rises for affordable goods

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories—alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.