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

Consumer Economy

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

Co-founder Chen Bo reflects on the widening gap with its leading rival and what it means for the company’s future.

With new funding, can Elegoo close the gap with Bambu Lab in 3D printing?

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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Cheng Zi

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

Gaming

Strong sales did not prevent the studio’s closure, underscoring the fragility of China’s game ecosystem.

What does the fate of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers reveal about China’s game industry?

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

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Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

Electric Vehicles

Two GrabWheels users have been killed and four people injured in a car accident.

Indonesia's regulators will limit e-scooter operations in Jakarta, as result of fatal collision

Indonesia&#8217;s regulators will limit e-scooter operations in Jakarta, as result of fatal collision

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Cindy Silviana

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

It has started a global offering of 500 million ordinary shares to raise about USD 13.8 billion.

Alibaba to start trading in Hong Kong to secure its global expansion (updated)

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Song Jingli

Silent Eight will ramp up headcount to support its business.

Regtech startup Silent Eight raises USD 6.2 million in series A round

The accommodation sharing platform now manages around 5,000 apartment units and is seeking regional expansion.

Indonesia's Travelio snags USD 18 million in Series B round

Indonesia&#8217;s Travelio snags USD 18 million in Series B round

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Khamila Mulia

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

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

The total auto sales also had a 4% decrease.

China's NEV market sees decline for four consecutive months with almost halved sales in October

China&#8217;s NEV market sees decline for four consecutive months with almost halved sales in October

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Sun Henan

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

Government-owned payment app BHIM to get a soft launch during Singapore Fintech Festival.

India takes its instant money transfer tool UPI to Singapore

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Avanish Tiwary

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

Uber is a mobility platform that connects users to ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services, operating in cities worldwide.

Uber

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Ola is in advanced talks with Microsoft to raise USD 200 million at a valuation of USD 10 billion.

Uber to go on a long drive in India with USD 246 million fund infusion from its parent company

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Priya Pradeep

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

Tencent wants to bring more financial services to its video users and expand its fintech presence in China.

China's first digital bank WeBank rolls out new consumption loan product on Tencent Video app

China&#8217;s first digital bank WeBank rolls out new consumption loan product on Tencent Video app

KrASIA Daily: Nasdaq-listed YY.Inc to List Twitch-Like Unit Huya To Fuel Expansion

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

Kuaishou

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

Entertainment

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

Live Streaming

Huya’s parent company and largest shareholder booked an 83.1% net income slump due to the firm's overseas expansion effort.

Tencent-backed Huya posts 117% net profit growth in Q3, amid rivalry with Bilibili, Kuaishou

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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Indonesia’s regulators will limit e-scooter operations in Jakarta, as result of fatal collision

Alibaba to start trading in Hong Kong to secure its global expansion (updated)

Regtech startup Silent Eight raises USD 6.2 million in series A round

Indonesia’s Travelio snags USD 18 million in Series B round

China’s NEV market sees decline for four consecutive months with almost halved sales in October

India takes its instant money transfer tool UPI to Singapore

Uber to go on a long drive in India with USD 246 million fund infusion from its parent company

China’s first digital bank WeBank rolls out new consumption loan product on Tencent Video app

Tencent-backed Huya posts 117% net profit growth in Q3, amid rivalry with Bilibili, Kuaishou

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