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A KISED-led delegation made a strong showing at this year’s SWITCH, highlighting South Korean interest in Singapore and the wider region.

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Edric Mak

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

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

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

Entertainment

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

Video

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Movies by female directors are breaking through an industry slump and anti-feminist backlash.

Chinese women's market power brings their stories to the big screen

Chinese women&#8217;s market power brings their stories to the big screen

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Nikkei Asia

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

Consumer Economy

Founded by six young entrepreneurs, Shuai Shuai Fireworks defied expectations with sales exceeding RMB 10 million in its first year.

Six Gen Z founders are reinventing China’s century-old fireworks trade

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

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

Payments

Haryati Lawidjaja has extensive experience in various state-owned enterprises, serving previously as vice president at Telkomsel, and head of marketing at Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional.

LinkAja appoints Haryati Lawidjaja as new head

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Ursula Florene

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

In 2019, only 4% of overall retail spending in Hong Kong was conducted online, compared to 24% on the Chinese mainland.

Long-term changes in behavior due to coronavirus could make gaming, e-commerce boom sustainable, experts say

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South China Morning Post

“The gig economy is the future of work," Ogram's CEO said.

Dubai’s Ogram raises USD 870,000 pre-Series A to connect vetted gig workers with temporary job opportunities

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

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

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Despite being absent from this year's Lianghui, Ma will be submitting seven proposals on behalf of Tencent.

Tencent boss Pony Ma to not attend China's top political meeting

Tencent boss Pony Ma to not attend China&#8217;s top political meeting

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

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

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

Venture Capital

The Japanese conglomerate said its SoftBank Vision Fund has suffered a loss of USD 18 billion due to COVID-19.

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son warns coronavirus could bankrupt 15 Vision Fund-backed unicorns

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

East Asia

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

Swiggy

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

Swiggy has asked 1,100 employees to leave, giving them three months notice period and other severance packages.

Swiggy raises an additional USD 1.88 million from Samsung Ventures after recent layoff

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Avanish Tiwary

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

Artificial Intelligence

However, the firm projects revenue's decline to persist.

Baidu shares climb almost 8% following better-than-expected first quarter results

Agri-foodtech accelerator Grow said it will be looking for startups from across Asia Pacific to participate in its new program focused on food security.

Agtech accelerator Grow launches new program in Singapore

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Tech in Asia

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Ubisoft sues Apple and Google over alleged Rainbow Six: Siege clone.

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Long-term changes in behavior due to coronavirus could make gaming, e-commerce boom sustainable, experts say

Dubai’s Ogram raises USD 870,000 pre-Series A to connect vetted gig workers with temporary job opportunities

Tencent boss Pony Ma to not attend China’s top political meeting

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son warns coronavirus could bankrupt 15 Vision Fund-backed unicorns

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Agtech accelerator Grow launches new program in Singapore

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