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Once awash in hype and capital, players like Barley are returning to medical fundamentals to rebuild trust and value.

As China’s hair transplant boom fades, what comes next?

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Starbucks offers coffee, espresso beverages, and pastries, emphasizing premium quality and creating a welcoming "third place" experience for customers.

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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

The American coffee chain is catching up on services that have become commonplace with younger rivals like Luckin

Adapting to Chinese consumer trends, Starbucks opens first takeaway-based store in Beijing

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How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

Jessica Li is the co-founder and COO of Malaysia-based food startup DahMakan.

Jessica Li of DahMakan on disrupting Southeast Asia's food industry: Women in Tech

Jessica Li of DahMakan on disrupting Southeast Asia&#8217;s food industry: Women in Tech

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Turns out walking is more efficient than riding in Singapore's dense CBD.

Deliveroo to pilot walking delivery in Singapore

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Alibaba's Hema is the only chain that is meeting targets.

Layoffs loom at JD’s fresh food business as company mulls 7Fresh sale

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Indonesian catering business Yummy Corp, an affiliate of one of the country's largest F&amp;B and entertainment groups Ismaya, announced that it has

Indonesian catering startup Berrykitchen acquired by Ismaya's Yummy Corp

Indonesian catering startup Berrykitchen acquired by Ismaya&#8217;s Yummy Corp

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

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China's third largest supermarket joins Alibaba's food delivery network.

Ele.me partners with supermarket giant China Resources Vanguard

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

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The company said it "sustained its strong growth momentum" in the past quarter

Meituan books 70% y-o-y revenue growth in Q1 2019

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China’s Food Delivery King Ele.me Puts More Self-service Snack Bars in Office Buildings

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

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Alibaba's food delivery unit was sued by Meituan in 2016 for unfair competitive practices

Ele.me calls for peace in food delivery beef with Meituan

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Potent Malaysian food delivery competitor just up its game.

Malaysian food delivery startup Dahmakan nabs USD 5 million for expansion

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