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Retail & Commerce

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

Consumer Economy

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

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

Travel

China

The railway platform already controls China’s largest travel user base, giving it a natural advantage if it expands further into hotels and tourism.

12306 moves beyond tickets as OTA traffic comes under pressure

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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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

The new brand targets young male riders seeking speed, handling, and a stronger sense of identity.

China’s Aima bets on Black Wing to broaden the appeal of electric two-wheelers

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Sudo Lim

Hong Kong

Robotics

Its controller leadership, thin float, and high valuation could make for an unpredictable debut.

5 things to know about Seer Robotics ahead of its Hong Kong IPO

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

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Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

Hubei's capital Wuhan is now under quarantine after the virus claimed the life of 17 people in the province.

Didi, SF Express, and JD.com to maintain operations in quarantined Wuhan 

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Song Jingli

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

RedDoorz

The new service already manages 100 properties in 14 major cities.

Hotel startup RedDoorz taps Indonesia's long-term housing rental segment

Hotel startup RedDoorz taps Indonesia&#8217;s long-term housing rental segment

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Khamila Mulia

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

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

E-commerce

Alibaba has been trying to tap into India’s rapidly growing mobile-first users.

Alibaba forays in Indian social e-commerce market with Yoli

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Bounce has raised a total of over USD 194 million.

Accel and B Capital top up mobility startup Bounce's tank with USD 105 million

Accel and B Capital top up mobility startup Bounce&#8217;s tank with USD 105 million

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

Gaming

The now-legendary Corrupted Blood incident infected more than a million characters in Blizzard’s popular MMORPG.

Wuhan coronavirus prompts netizens to study World of Warcraft epidemic

The government has ordered people in Wuhan to wear masks in public spaces.

Amid Wuhan virus outbreak, Alibaba says it has only 46.1 million masks in stock(updated)

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

Epost aims to launch operations in Vietnam in the second quarter of this year, following its entry into the Philippines.

Malaysian logistics startup Epost raises USD 700,000 from Vynn Capital

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

Kuaishou

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.

WeChat

Weishi, Tencent’s short video platform, invites users to create, share, and discover trending clips in a mobile-friendly environment.

Weishi

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

Short Video

The move comes after WeChat founder's Allen Zhang announced a string of new upcoming features two weeks ago.

WeChat tests short-form content as short-video apps gain popularity

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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Tencent CEO Pony Ma: No ICO But is Exploring Blockchain Applications

This marks the first time in nearly two decades that Tencent has cancelled its much-anticipated red packet handout to employees.

Tencent boss Pony Ma won’t hand out red packets this year amid Wuhan virus concerns

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