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Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

Anta

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

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

Under new leadership and a revamped retail approach, Maia Active is narrowing its focus, trimming SKUs, and aiming to become China’s Lululemon alternative.

Maia Active finds second wind with Anta’s backing and a yoga-first strategy

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KrASIA

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

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

The legislation would strip away tax credits, making investors think twice.

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" threatens to pull plug on China solar players

Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; threatens to pull plug on China solar players

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

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

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

Electric Vehicles

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

President Ma Donghui takes control of product, supply, and sales as the company prepares new EV releases.

Li Auto unites R&D and sales to counter Xiaomi’s YU7 momentum

Li Auto unites R&#038;D and sales to counter Xiaomi’s YU7 momentum

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

News | KrASIA

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

Dubai- and Beirut-based edtech firm Geek Express has raised USD 520,000 in a pre-Series A round, the company said on Monday. The investment came from

Dubai’s Geek Express raises USD 520,000 to provide STEAM education to children in MENA

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MENAbytes

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

Reliance drives digital retail, telecommunication services, and entertainment offerings, shaping India’s consumer and connectivity environment.

Reliance

ShareChat, an Indian social media platform, connects users through regional language content, memes, and community-driven discussions.

ShareChat

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

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

Short Video

JioSaavn's local competitor Gaana launched its own short-video app HotShots in July.

TikTok-rival Triller strikes partnership with Reliance-owned music streaming app JioSaavn

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

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Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

Beijing-based Huohua Siwei specializes in math, science and critical thinking training for children aged three to 12.

CHINA BRIEF | Edtech startup Huohua Siwei announces USD 150 million financing round led by KKR

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

RedDoorz aggregates budget accommodations in Southeast Asia, offering affordable, standardized lodging experiences.

RedDoorz

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

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Hotel

hotel booking

hotel management

new hires

Reddoorz

senior appointments

The hotel booking and management platform has announced two new senior hires and an internal promotion.

As travel industry slows, hotel startup RedDoorz announces new senior appointments

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Yin Lin Tan

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

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

On-demand Services

Alibaba will be the biggest shareholder of the beauty service provider after the deal.

On-demand beauty service platform Helijia secures funding from Alibaba

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

E-commerce

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

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

Payments

Middle East

Saudi Arabia

Latest US filings show that Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) dissolved its stakes in BP, Boeing, Facebook, Disney, Marriott, Citigroup, and Bank of America.

Snapchat launches Spectacles 3 in Saudi, Uber Connect launches in Egypt, and other news | The Middle East Weekly Roundup

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Qadisha Group

Companies around the world are building unmanned civilian aircraft for the freight business.

SF Holdings wants plane-size cargo drones to deliver goods to rural areas in China

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

Paytm

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

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

Venture Capital

Indian technology companies have been trying to distance themselves from their Chinese backers amidst the ongoing political tension.

Ant Group's IPO documents indicate its joint control in Indian payments firm Paytm

Ant Group&#8217;s IPO documents indicate its joint control in Indian payments firm Paytm

Okki CRM software will be updated to automatically detect sales clues on alibaba.com, and to allow easier import of product information.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba invests in trade-focused CRM software maker Okki

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