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Southeast Asian VCs move to set startup governance standards

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Trella’s mobile app for shippers enables them to create and track shipments, as well as communicate with the carrier.

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

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

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Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

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As e-commerce platforms reshape Singles' Day, shoppers exhibit new behaviors in the world's largest online shopping market.

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JD Logistics to file for IPO with an estimated valuation of USD 40 billion

The logistics arm of e-commerce giant JD.com is expected to raise as much as USD 10 billion in its public debut.

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Ninja Van counts Lazada, Shopee, Tokopedia, Zalora, and Bukalapak as its e-commerce partners.

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Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

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Parcels handled in China on November 11: 675 million

The State Post Bureau predicts the total parcel volume for Singles' Day to reach 3 billion.

KEY STAT | China couriers handling 26% more parcels during this year's shopping festival

KEY STAT | China couriers handling 26% more parcels during this year&#8217;s shopping festival

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

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XpressBees works with over 1,000 clients and has a presence in about 2,000 cities.

Logistics startup XpressBees raises USD 110 million from PE funds

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The logistics aggregator platform operates in 70 cities in Indonesia, with around 2,500 logistics providers and 50 fulfillment centers.

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