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Bananain founder Zang Chongyu explains why physical stores matter, prices need defending, and why fashion still needs fun.

Not the next Uniqlo: Inside Bananain’s plan to stay meaningful, not massive

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

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

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Founder Vakee Lai says Bobby marks a shift in retail investing from tools that explain markets to agents that interpret intent, manage risk, and trade in real time.

RockFlow’s Bobby is an AI agent that trades on your worldview, and it’s here

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

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

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Backed by Stellantis, the Chinese automaker is narrowing losses and gaining ground at home, but trade tensions may cloud its European expansion.

Leapmotor rebounds in Q1 on strong EV sales, but Europe remains a looming test

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

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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

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

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

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

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

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WeChat users can now submit identity and bank information to register for a store.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent lets WeChat users open in-app shops

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Song Jingli

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

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

Batteries

Instead of paying for the battery, EV buyers disburse a monthly subscription fee of RMB 980 (USD 141) to lease a 70 kWh battery package.

Nio launches battery-as-a-service model, asset company with CATL

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Gozde Celik

Alibaba's new retail revenue increase, FY 2020 Q1: 80%

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Grocery delivery demand spiked since COVID-19 outbreak.

KEY STAT | New retail now accounts for one fifth of Alibaba's revenue

KEY STAT | New retail now accounts for one fifth of Alibaba&#8217;s revenue

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The deal is part of a one-stop-shop for pets on Meituan’s delivery platform, which also allows users to make vaccination appointments for their furry friends.

Meituan Dianping and pet clinic operator New Ruipeng team up to offer free online pet consultations

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South China Morning Post

Since the COVID-19 outbreak, changes in consumption patterns have massively benefitted Alibaba as both consumers and merchants go digital.

Alibaba's digital economy soaks up consumer demand in Q2

Alibaba&#8217;s digital economy soaks up consumer demand in Q2

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

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The startup aims to become a leading online healthcare platform in China with an ecosystem that includes insurers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and drug stores.

Tencent and Swiss Re lead insurtech firm Waterdrop’s USD 230 million Series D

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What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

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In 95% of ultrasound videos captured by PulseNmore's device, the fetus' heartbeat, movement, and amniotic fluid were detected in three minutes.

Israeli startup offers at-home pregnancy ultrasounds with handheld device

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Up to SGD 150 million (USD 110 million) has been set aside for these changes.

Singapore launches venture-building program, raises Startup SG Founder grant to SGD 50,000

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Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

Paytm

PhonePe, a digital wallet in India, enables UPI payments, money transfers, and merchant transactions through a user-friendly app.

PhonePe

PhonePe and Paytm already allow buying and selling of gold on their platforms.

Amazon India brings virtual gold on its payment platform

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