Xiaochun Zhao

Plus, Amazon is recruiting in Argentina. Ofo received 1.77 billion yuan (US$280 million) from Alibaba.

Highlights from the past week, as well as something cool for the weekend.

Tencent-backed Meituan-Dianping has turned a slew of local tech giants into nemesis as it keeps expanding its scope of businesses.

Plus, Shopee allows users in Singapore to shop from Chinese sellers without shipping and agent fees. Uber announced Uber Health.

Plus, NIO is reportedly planning for a US IPO. Uber’s Frances Frei is leaving the company. 

The startup is valued at RMB 1 billion post-funding.

IQiyi plans to raise USD 1.5 billion at a valuation of USD 10 Billion.

Plus, two Singaporeans on trial who has posted unauthorized short-term rentals on Airbnb pleaded guilty. Amazon agrees to acquire Ring.