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The 45th edition of GITEX Global and its sister event, Expand North Star, drew tens of thousands of participants to Dubai.

GITEX Global 2025 wraps in Dubai with strong turnout and new editions on the horizon

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T. K. Lin

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

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What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Tim Draper invests in Ryder, Verta raises seed funding, Xendit acquires Payex, and more

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Sudo Lim

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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

Creative

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Outdoor apparel risks following workwear’s path: from utility to fashion to commodification.

In China, the outdoor boom is starting to look more like a fashion cycle than a lifestyle shift

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

On-demand Services

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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.

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.

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

Food Delivery

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

Grocery Delivery

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

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Expanding to numerous sectors these years, Meituan is feeling increasing pressure from Alibaba's local life service push.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Meituan, from China's Groupon mimicry to local service giant in 10 years

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Meituan, from China&#8217;s Groupon mimicry to local service giant in 10 years

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Julianna Wu

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

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

Logistics

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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But the company still managed to beat analyst revenue expectations.

Chinese food delivery giant Meituan Dianping posts Q1 loss after three consecutive profitable quarters

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How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

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Indonesians are building platforms to distribute protective equipment, direct peer-to-peer donations, and offer free courses during the COVID-19 crisis.

How Indonesians use open source tech to help each other during the pandemic

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Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

The on-demand delivery giant is expanding to other local life services as it aggressively marches into the power bank sharing business.

KEY STAT | Meituan dominates food delivery and looks to enter power bank market

The layoff plan will affect about 500 employees in charge of research and development.

Exclusive | Luckin Coffee to lay off half of headquarters staff following fraud scandal

"The decision is out of my expectations," said Luckin's chairman Lu Zhengyao.

Nasdaq to delist scandal-hit Luckin Coffee

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

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iQIYI

Video Streaming

The COVID-19 lockdown increased membership revenue but stunted advertising revenue for iQiyi.

iQiyi's advertising revenue slumps despite surge in subscribers during COVID-19 pandemic

iQiyi&#8217;s advertising revenue slumps despite surge in subscribers during COVID-19 pandemic

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

The new batch's startups offer services to F&B businesses whose revenue has dropped because of the COVID-19 pandemic.