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

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 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

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

The company is using sequels, animation, and offline experiences to extend the value of stories beyond the screen.

Alibaba’s Hujing sees longform IP as a counterweight to short-form content

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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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Cheng Zi

Malaysia

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Electronics shipments to Taiwan, South Korea, and the US rose in April.

Malaysia, Singapore exports surge on AI boom, defying Middle East shock

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

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What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

The Chinese supplier is building acoustic systems that automakers are increasingly fitting into their latest vehicle models.

Sonavox makes a loud case for audio as part of the smart cabin stack

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

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Can another all-in-one concierge platform work in Vietnam's crowded on-demand market?

Vietnamese startup HeyU wants to mimic Gojek's concierge model

Vietnamese startup HeyU wants to mimic Gojek&#8217;s concierge model

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Thu Huong Le

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

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

Venture Capital

Its clients include H&amp;M, Walmart, Amazon, Hugo Boss, Armani. and Calvin Klein.

Tencent and Sequoia lead Smart Fabric's USD 100 million Series C

Tencent and Sequoia lead Smart Fabric&#8217;s USD 100 million Series C

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Song Jingli

The collaboration aims to boost Japanese investment in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia-based VC firm Vynn Capital partners with Japanese consulting firm OPTI

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Khamila Mulia

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

The company leads the competition in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines in terms of monthly active users.

Lazada claims e-commerce leader in Southeast Asia with over 50 million buyers

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SCMP

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

The digital ad spend in India will reach USD 3.5 billion in 2021 from the current USD 1.5 billion.

Amazon is turning Indian website into an outdoor billboard

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Avanish Tiwary

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

Ant Group

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

Grab

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

Fintech

A regulatory change which directs e-wallet players towards interoperability may be affecting the way wallet operators view their potential market.

Two of Indonesia's top mobile payments platforms have plans to merge, according to report

Two of Indonesia&#8217;s top mobile payments platforms have plans to merge, according to report

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Cindy Silviana

Tech giants are increasing their presence in the Chinese second-hand trading market.

Tencent sets bigger bet on second-hand trading unicorn Zhuan Zhuan

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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Company is now valued over USD 1 billion after closing latest financing, 36Kr has learned.

Yatsen, owner of cosmetics brand Perfect Diary, is now a unicorn

Segway-Ninebot readies for IPO after a successful roll-out of autonomous vehicles.

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Vietnamese startup HeyU wants to mimic Gojek’s concierge model

Tencent and Sequoia lead Smart Fabric’s USD 100 million Series C

Malaysia-based VC firm Vynn Capital partners with Japanese consulting firm OPTI

Lazada claims e-commerce leader in Southeast Asia with over 50 million buyers

Amazon is turning Indian website into an outdoor billboard

Two of Indonesia’s top mobile payments platforms have plans to merge, according to report

Tencent sets bigger bet on second-hand trading unicorn Zhuan Zhuan

Yatsen, owner of cosmetics brand Perfect Diary, is now a unicorn

Chinese robot transport startup enters ‘last mile’ delivery race

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