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

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With new products, leaner ops, and policy tailwinds, the dairy brand is aiming to bounce back from steep losses.

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Demand for non-China magnets is surging, but upping capacity is no easy feat.

How China's rare earth curbs complicate the West's diversification push

How China&#8217;s rare earth curbs complicate the West&#8217;s diversification push

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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

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A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

Beneath the bureaucracy: How state capital made (and remade) China’s venture ecosystem

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Wang Lei

Ele.me garners support and prepares for an escalating battle with the soon-to-be-listed Meituan.

Ele.me CEO: Competition with Meituan contributes to faster growth in food delivery

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Robin Moh

Its average user opens the app 2-3 times a day!

Alibaba-backed apparel-sharing company YCloset brings sharing economy to a new level

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DeFang Tang

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

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Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund-backed WeLab and Astra are launching an online lending platform in Indonesia.

Indonesian automotive group Astra boosts fintech plan with help from China

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All you need to know about the tech world today.

Today's Tech Headlines: Alibaba appoints new chairman Daniel Zhang

Today&#8217;s Tech Headlines: Alibaba appoints new chairman Daniel Zhang

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

E-commerce

In 2013, Jack Ma talked about his “retirement” plan in an interview with Esquire.

Voices | Jack Ma: To lead Alibaba, I need a team, not a perfect individual

Jack Ma will complete his current term as a member of Alibaba Group's board until 2020's AGM.

Alibaba Group appoints Daniel Zhang to succeed as chairman (Jack Ma open letter enclosed)

AliExpress is already the most visited e-commerce site in Russia.

Alibaba ramps up position in Russia, signing up JV through local partners

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KrASIA Writers

Following Didi’s recent move to invest US$1 billion to launch an auto services platform, Alibaba’s Tmall reportedly is setting up a JV with China’s Jingu

Alibaba moves into automotive aftermarket in competition with Didi

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

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He says P2P is bound to run into a stone wall.

Voices | Jack Ma: P2P is not Fintech

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