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Meituan-Dianping is a Chinese group buying website for locally found food delivery services, consumer products and retail services. The company is headquartered in Beijing and was founded in 2010 by Wang Xing. The Meituan.com site offers deals of the day by selling vouchers on local services and entertainment.

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Meituan Shangou, its quick commerce business, could play a significant role in its strategy to counter competition from main rival Douyin.

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With Douyin looming, Meituan shifts focus back to its core business

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Ethlas’s leadership team is fueled by a strong conviction in Web3’s potential and a passion for gaming.

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From Silicon Valley to Web3: Meet the Game Changers from Ethlas

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Gideon Ng

The company is building a framework with four key components to create seamless gaming experiences.

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Ethlas: Redefining Web3 Gaming with an Integrated Ecosystem

Vietnam unicorn VNG opens data center to cash in on storage law. Startup eyeing US IPO benefits from rule blasted by global tech groups.

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Vietnam unicorn VNG opens data center to cash in on storage law

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The Uptake | Esports: No Child’s Play. The booming gaming industry has created new opportunities for content creators and brands.

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Ampverse founder and CEO, Ferdinand Gutierrez on building a gaming ecosystem that spans esports teams, gaming talent, commerce, and Web3 products.

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Tencent Holdings Limited is a Chinese multinational investment holding conglomerate whose subsidiaries specialize in various Internet-related services and products, entertainment, artificial intelligence and technology both in China and globally.

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Tencent tops Apple, Sony to take gaming market crown. The Chinese tech giant crafts global portfolio with over 180 investments.

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