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Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

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Dingdong Maicai Series D raises a total of USD 1 billion

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Dingdong is likely in the process of arranging pre-listing equity allocation, says one industry investor.

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Technology-enabled grocery service and B2B agricultural provider Sayurbox has partnered with over 10,000 farmers in Indonesia.

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Walmart combines brick-and-mortar retail with e-commerce channels, offering low-cost products to millions of shoppers.

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IPO-bound Flipkart to raise USD 1 billion to fuel expansion

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The Saudi startup also plans to integrate third-party financial services on its platform, a move that will create more value for its clients.

Saudi’s Sary raises USD 30.5 million in Series B for B2B e-commerce marketplace

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TikTok Shop was launched in Indonesia in mid-April, at the beginning of Ramadan, with heavy celebrity endorsement.

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Here&#8217;s what to expect when you shop on TikTok’s new e-commerce portal

Investor CICC Capital expects Supermonkey to take a dominant role in China's fragmented fitness sector.

Supermonkey bulks up in China with new funding, nearly becomes unicorn

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With most countries still banning large gatherings, Muslims are heading online to search for new clothes ahead of Eid al-Fitr.

Southeast Asian Muslims are shopping earlier during Ramadan, report says

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Una Brands said it will use the funds to acquire companies that generate between USD 300,000 and USD 20 million in annual revenue.

Singapore’s Una Brands raises USD 40 million in one of the region’s largest seed rounds

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Indonesia's beauty and personal care market is expected to grow to USD 7.46 billion in 2021.