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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.

Lazada, an e-commerce marketplace in Southeast Asia, links shoppers to a wide range of products, deals, and cross-border brands.

Lazada

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

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

To categorize the recent layoffs merely as a cost-cutting measure might risk oversimplifying the more nuanced strategy that Alibaba is implementing at Lazada.

What’s next for Alibaba’s Lazada after the recent layoffs? | KrASIA

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What’s next for Alibaba’s Lazada after the recent layoffs?

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

KrASIA

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

Mixue Bingcheng

Mixue Bingcheng is earning good money in China, but the perennial challenge of managing franchise stores en masse remains an ongoing struggle.

Should Mixue Bingcheng bear the blame when its franchisees get caught up in controversy? | KrASIA

Should Mixue Bingcheng bear the blame when its franchisees get caught up in controversy?

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

India

Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Vietnam’s Be Group secures VND 739.5 billion, Zendesk acquires Klaus, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Vietnam’s Be Group secures VND 739.5 billion, Zendesk acquires Klaus, multiple China and India deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

Lazada's decision to retrench employees may be unpalatable, but Shopee's recent trajectory suggests that it could be a strategic move for the company.

Lazada layoffs: An outcome of a sobering reality check for the Southeast Asian e-commerce company | KrASIA

Lazada layoffs: An outcome of a sobering reality check for the Southeast Asian e-commerce company

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

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

Mobility

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

Transportation

There are factors larger than price that determine the likelihood of Chinese companies succeeding in international markets.

Succeeding in global expansion: Lessons from Japanese and Chinese motorcycle companies in the 1990s | KrASIA

Succeeding in global expansion: Lessons from Japanese and Chinese motorcycle companies in the 1990s

Deals in brief: Sweef Capital invests in USM Healthcare, Grasshopper Asset Management launches inaugural fund, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Sweef Capital invests in USM Healthcare, Grasshopper Asset Management launches inaugural fund, multiple China and India deals, and more

Oceania

Deals in brief: Andisor, Klinik Pintar, and Clove secure funding, Net Zero Challenge 2023 announces winners, new BTN fund to invest in prop tech startups, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Andisor, Klinik Pintar, and Clove secure funding, Net Zero Challenge 2023 announces winners, new BTN fund to invest in prop tech startups, and more

In realms like health, education, and financial inclusion, Southeast Asian startups are forging strategic partnerships to foster growth and achieve their goals.

Startups share common need for partnerships to scale effectively | KrASIA

Startups share common need for partnerships to scale effectively

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Deloitte Southeast Asia Innovation Team

Deals in brief: Qarbotech and Box Vietnam secure funding, Biodiversity Accelerator+ unveil impact-focused startups at COP28, multiple China and India deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Qarbotech and Box Vietnam secure funding, Biodiversity Accelerator+ unveil impact-focused startups at COP28, multiple China and India deals, and more

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

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

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

Electric Vehicles

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

The Tesla boss reprises his role as the industry's "spiritual leader" while the Trump factor adds questions.

Elon Musk and China chase humanoid dreams with echoes of EV buildup | KrASIA

Elon Musk and China chase humanoid dreams with echoes of EV buildup

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

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

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

East Asia

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

Content

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

Creative

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

Live Streaming

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

Short Video

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

Video

A year after launch, DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 remains hard to find, fueled by social media buzz, a growing female user base, and the vlogging boom.

DJI’s Pocket 3 is selling out faster than it can restock—here’s why | KrASIA

DJI’s Pocket 3 is selling out faster than it can restock—here’s why

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

JD.com

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

Consumer Services

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

Grocery Delivery

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

On-demand Services

With new locations opening in Beijing and Tianjin, JD.com is doubling down on its hybrid grocery strategy.