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36Kr (EN)

Bringing together the latest business insights and trends of China's tech ecosystem.

China Tech

In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals.

Deep Tech

MiniMax’s Talkie app defies AI market skeptics with USD 70 million in projected revenue, but can it replicate its success?

Talkie’s global traction puts MiniMax in AI’s top tier, but risks loom | KrASIA

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Talkie’s global traction puts MiniMax in AI’s top tier, but risks loom

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

KrASIA

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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36Kr English

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet and technology. 

Alibaba

JD.com, Inc., also known as Jingdong and formerly called 360buy, is a Chinese e-commerce company headquartered in Beijing.

Kuaishou (Chinese: 快手) is a platform for recording with millions of original fresh videos everyday.

Kuaishou

Pinduoduo is an e-commerce platform allowing users to participate in group buying deals. It was founded by Colin Huang as Shanghai Dream Information Technology Co., Ltd. in September 2015.

Pinduoduo

Taobao

Temu

Tmall

E-commerce is the activity of buying or selling of products on online services or over the Internet. 

E-Commerce

Pioneered by Pinduoduo, the policy has become a burden on platforms and merchants.

China's e-commerce industry pushes back on "no-return" refunds | KrASIA

China&#8217;s e-commerce industry pushes back on &#8220;no-return&#8221; refunds

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Nikkei Asia

Li Auto

Electric Vehicles

Mobility

MENA

Li Auto is shifting to dealer networks for its expansion into the Middle East and Central Asia, aiming for flexibility.

Li Auto expands overseas with dealer partnerships in Middle East, Central Asia | KrASIA

Li Auto expands overseas with dealer partnerships in Middle East, Central Asia

KrASIA | News Archives

Facebook, Inc. is an American online social media and social networking service company based in Menlo Park, California.  It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies, alongside Amazon, Apple and Facebook. 

Facebook

Social Impact

Thailand

Facebook on Wednesday said that it removed 185 accounts and pages associated with the Thai military, that posted content about alleged violence by insurgent groups in southern Thailand, as well as criticism on separatist and independence movements, according to a report of the company.

Facebook takes down 185 accounts and pages linked to Thai military | KrASIA

Facebook takes down 185 accounts and pages linked to Thai military

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KrASIA Writers

Semiconductors

The company could be a beneficiary of the global chip shortage due to growing demand.

Chinese chipmaker SMIC inks deal worth USD 1.2 billion with ASML | KrASIA

Chinese chipmaker SMIC inks deal worth USD 1.2 billion with ASML

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

Bukalapak

A peek into the booming tech ecosystem of Southeast Asia.

SEA Tech

Indonesia

The company is signaling a move into the Philippine market. According to a Bloomberg report, Bukalapak has started exploring the possibility to go public on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX), before embarking into the US markets, by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

Microsoft-backed Bukalapak considers US listing via SPAC | KrASIA

Microsoft-backed Bukalapak considers US listing via SPAC

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Daily Social

Agriculture

An on-demand service platform connects waiting-time-sensitive customers with independent service providers.

On-Demand Services

Pinduoduo is increasingly penetrating China's agriculture sector with investments in upgrading its supply chain, and the launch of grocery group buying.

KEY STAT | Pinduoduo says agricultural GMV hit record high ahead of annual earnings release | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Pinduoduo says agricultural GMV hit record high ahead of annual earnings release

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Song Jingli

Fintech is the new applications, processes, products, or business models in the financial services industry, composed of one or more complementary financial services and provided as an end-to-end process via the internet.

Fintech

An e-commerce payment system facilitates the acceptance of electronic payment for online transactions. Read stories of Payment service providers, platforms or the trending of the Payment industry.

Payments

Xendit says it processes more than 65 million transactions with USD 6.5 billion in payment value annually.

Accel, Y Combinator pour USD 64.6 million into Indonesian payment gateway Xendit | KrASIA

Accel, Y Combinator pour USD 64.6 million into Indonesian payment gateway Xendit

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Tech in Asia

Food Delivery

Singapore

AirAsia food aims to give better value by offering low-cost options.

AirAsia food is now available in Singapore, with free delivery until March 16 | KrASIA

AirAsia food is now available in Singapore, with free delivery until March 16

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Vulcan Post

The food industry is booming! Both traditional companies and startups are using technology to transform the dynamics of the food sector.

Food Tech

Infarm has vertical farms located in urban areas like supermarkets, distribution centers, and restaurants.

Urban farming startup Infarm launches cloud-connected growing centers | KrASIA

Urban farming startup Infarm launches cloud-connected growing centers

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NoCamels

Building a coherent narrative of India's rapidly changing tech ecosystem.

India Tech

India

Startups gearing up to go public include food tech major Zomato, beauty retailer Nykaa, digital insurance marketplace PolicyBazaar, omnichannel eyewear retailer Lenskart, among others.

India sees increased momentum from IPO-bound tech startups | KrASIA

India sees increased momentum from IPO-bound tech startups

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Tencent Holdings Limited is a Chinese multinational investment holding conglomerate whose subsidiaries specialize in various Internet-related services and products, entertainment, artificial intelligence and technology both in China and globally.

Tencent

Xiaomi Corporation is a Chinese electronics company headquartered in Beijing. Xiaomi makes and invests in smartphones, mobile apps, laptops, and related consumer electronics.

Xiaomi

Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. 

Entertainment

Live Streaming

While Clubhouse gave new life to audio-based social networking, copying is never a good short cut.