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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

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

Sharing the stage with century-old icons marks a new milestone for Pop Mart.

After appearing at Macy’s parade, how far can Pop Mart go in the US?

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

Logistics

As globalization fractures, Hau Leung Lee argues that sustainability and regional resilience should replace efficiency as trade’s guiding principles.

The world’s supply chains are splitting, but this expert says that may not be a bad thing

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The tropical southern island becomes a testing ground for Xi's liberalization ambitions amid tariff turmoil.

China chases economic rally with giant Hainan free trade port

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Nikkei Asia

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

Insights | KrASIA

Southeast Asia's developing digital gaming market is giving rise to new startup and investment opportunities.

Southeast Asia’s burgeoning digital gaming market

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Tech Collective

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

Entertainment

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

JD.com

How will China’s internet economy develop further? (Part two)

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Robin Moh

Hellobike

Pinduoduo

Here’s a hint: everyone wants to be entertained.

How will China’s internet economy develop further? (Part one)

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

E-commerce

A Forrester report estimates that Southeast Asia's e-commerce market will grow to $53b in five years.

Southeast Asia’s online retail market to reach $53b in 2023

Indonesia

investment climate

Whether Jokowi stays in power or Prabowo wins doesn't seem to matter to tech investors.

Indonesia's tech sector will be growth motor for foreign investments this year despite political uncertainty, experts believe

Indonesia&#8217;s tech sector will be growth motor for foreign investments this year despite political uncertainty, experts believe

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Khamila Mulia

Douyin

TikTok

How localisation strategies aid Tik Tok's global reach

How localisation strategies aid Tik Tok&#8217;s global reach

And where does that take us in the coming year?

New regulations, internet celebrities, and sweeping into the hinterland—how did the Chinese mobile internet fare in 2018?

The line between offline channels and e-tailers are getting blurred.

What 2019 holds for Southeast Asia's e-commerce sector

What 2019 holds for Southeast Asia&#8217;s e-commerce sector

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Santitarn Sathirathai

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

Venture Capital

Jianggan Li

Momentum Works

Offline, new consumption brands, logistics, fintech, and e-commerce will draw more VC money this year.

Momentum Works Jianggan predicts 2019 for KrASIA: Online giants going offline, and more down rounds

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