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Go-Jek is reportedly investing hundreds of millions of dollars in JD.ID.

Go-Jek said to invest in JD.ID at $1b valuation, Indonesia might have its fifth unicorn soon

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Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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

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[REVEALED] Here's a look at the offices of Internet big shots in China

[REVEALED] Here&#8217;s a look at the offices of Internet big shots in China

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JD.com takes a step forward into blockchain amidst sinking share price.

JD.com launches China's first blockchain platform for electronic business licenses

JD.com launches China&#8217;s first blockchain platform for electronic business licenses

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JD.id launched nine virtual shopping kiosks at busy commuter train stations around Jakarta. Kiosk may not even be the right term. It's a digital billboard

JD.id opens 'new retail' shopping kiosks at 9 Indonesian train stations

JD.id opens &#8216;new retail&#8217; shopping kiosks at 9 Indonesian train stations

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Inside the arrest of Chinese billionaire founder Richard Liu.

Everything you might want to know about billionaire founder Richard Liu’s arrest in the U.S. (updated)

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Today's Tech Headlines: JD.com's Southeast Asia push

Today&#8217;s Tech Headlines: JD.com&#8217;s Southeast Asia push

JD is known to invest a lot in logistics. Shoppers seem to appreciate the enhanced customer experience.

How JD is making its mark in Southeast Asia

China's JD.com is teaming up with Sequoia China to raise up to RMB40 billion (US$5.81 billion) for a state-owned fund that invests in China's long-term and strategic tech areas.

JD teams up with Sequoia China to raise $5.8b for state-owned Starquest Capital

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Go-Jek said to invest in JD.ID at $1b valuation, Indonesia might have its fifth unicorn soon

[REVEALED] Here’s a look at the offices of Internet big shots in China

JD.com launches China’s first blockchain platform for electronic business licenses

JD.id opens ‘new retail’ shopping kiosks at 9 Indonesian train stations