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A buyer is expected to be chosen by October.

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What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

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How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

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How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

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Once dismissed as hype, the video generation industry is gaining traction as PixVerse joins Kling AI in changing minds.

AIsphere touts PixVerse as the “Canva for video generation,” and lands the funding to prove it

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

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

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The alliance is betting on scale to reach its goals, though overlap within its lineup poses risks.

Huawei’s HIMA plans 17 car launches to secure position in premium car market

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

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What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

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

The company raised a total of USD 1.5 billion in venture capital funds to back its growth.

Cashier-less convenience store Bianlifeng likely profitable in 2020, against industry trends

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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.

The deal will make Yunda the second-largest shareholder of Deppon with a 6.5% stake.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba-backed courier firm Yunda injects USD 86 million into Deppon Express

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Ninja Van saw a 10-19% increase in transactions since the social distancing started.

With new funding, Ninja Van remains bullish in spite of the pandemic, according to CEO Lai Chang Wen

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

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How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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Dada Nexus' IPO marks the second China-based company aiming to go public in the US after the Luckin Coffee scandal involving fraudulent financials.

Delivery company Dada Nexus latest China firm to file for US IPO

Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, streamlines supply chains with data-driven solutions, offering efficient e-commerce delivery and cross-border shipping services.

Cainiao

Cainiao has partnered with 4PX Express, a cross-border e-commerce solutions provider headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong province.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba's Cainiao launches international postage service as COVID-19 pandemic slows logistics

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba&#8217;s Cainiao launches international postage service as COVID-19 pandemic slows logistics

The logistics startup said it turned profitable in FY 18-19 with an annualized revenue run rate of USD 25-30 million.

Indian logistics aggregator Shiprocket raises USD 13 million led by Tribe Capital

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

Ele.me

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

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

SF Holdings unveiled the Fengshi WeChat mini program, targeting corporate clients and individual consumers for food deliveries.

China's largest private courier SF Holdings enters food delivery sector, challenging Meituan and Ele.me

China&#8217;s largest private courier SF Holdings enters food delivery sector, challenging Meituan and Ele.me

The Series D funding round was led by GeoPost alongside two sovereign wealth funds, with returning participation from B Capital Group and Monk's Hill Ventures.

Ninja Van has concluded a USD 279 million Series D funding round [Update]

Alibaba is already an investor in other major couriers in China.