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

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Sudo Lim

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

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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

Consumer Economy

The company hopes its EV success will improve its image, which has been defined by its focus on low prices.

China's Xiaomi starts in-house appliance production in push for quality

China&#8217;s Xiaomi starts in-house appliance production in push for quality

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A Pop Mart storefront in Bangkok, Thailand.

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

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

Retail

The founder reflects on a “dreamlike” 2025 for Pop Mart.

Pop Mart’s Wang Ning urges restraint amid global Labubu surge

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

Kuaishou

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

E-commerce

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

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

Short Video

Merchant account owners can sell goods via livestreaming, open online stores, and contact with customers directly on Kuaishou.

CHINA BRIEF | Kuaishou reports 500,000 new active merchants accounts as result of commercial push

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

Electric Vehicles

India is currently on a 21-day lockdown, forcing people to stay at home and many businesses to suspend operations.

Bounce’s founders give up salary to keep team intact amid Covid-19

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

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

Narwal Robotics unveiled its first autonomous robot cleaner, the Narwal T10, last year.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance co-leads USD 14 million investment in robot cleaner startup Narwal Robotics

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Sun Henan

Consumer spending on mobile apps is expected to reach USD 171 billion by 2024, double the amount last year.

Surge in downloads amid coronavirus will see consumer app spending double over five years, report says

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Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Fintech

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

Payments

The service supports only ICBC bank cards for now.

Huawei Pay launches in Singapore

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Vulcan Post

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

Travel

The board of online classifieds marketplace 58.com plans to evaluate the proposed transaction.

CHINA BRIEF | 58.com receives buyout proposal from private equity firm Ocean Link

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Song Jingli

The company wants to shake up 's wealth management sector with innovative investment offerings.

Vietnam fintech startup Finhay raises funding from Acorns co-founder, others

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Thu Huong Le

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

On-demand Services

Luckin

The trading day following the firm's admission of financial fraudulence, Luckin lost nearly USD 5 billion in market value.

Luckin Coffee to investigate USD 310 million of fraudulent sales as share price dives 75%

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Alipay, a fintech platform by Ant Group, offers mobile payments, financial services, and e-commerce integrations, supporting transactions globally.

Alipay

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

Ant Group

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

Artificial Intelligence

Ant Financial already offers over 4,000 wealth management products.