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

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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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Civil aviation in China experienced over a 50% decrease year-on-year in traffic during April, while travel on roads increased by 21.9% year-on-year.

KEY STAT | China's public transportation system shows signs of recovery after months of shutdown

KEY STAT | China&#8217;s public transportation system shows signs of recovery after months of shutdown

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The board of online classifieds marketplace 58.com plans to evaluate the proposed transaction.

CHINA BRIEF | 58.com receives buyout proposal from private equity firm Ocean Link

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Song Jingli

The firm provides services to companies such as Tencent, Zhihu, and BYD.

CHINA BRIEF | Softbank-backed travel and expense reimbursement SaaS provider Huilianyi closes USD 42 million Series C+ round

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Many travel and hospitality trade associations have asked the government for respite in taxes and a support fund.

Indian travel and hospitality industry infected with COVID-19

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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.

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The China e-commerce giant is said to have devoted at least USD 800 million in sponsorship for the Olympic Games.

KEY STAT | Alibaba sees Olympic vision hanging in the air after postponement of Tokyo Games

Trip.com has dealt with USD 4.43 billion worth of order cancellations due to the coronavirus outbreak.

KEY STAT | Trip.com expects largest quarterly loss in first quarter this year

Airbnb connects travelers with unique short-term rentals, from city apartments to countryside retreats, worldwide.

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

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China's largest aggregator, Trip.com, forecasted its revenues to drop 45% to 50% YoY in the first quarter of 2020.

Coronavirus spurs somber outlook for online travel companies

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Sun Henan

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The coronavirus outbreak has impacted almost every aspect of the economy, including big and small businesses.

Video | These industries face an uphill battle in recovery from the coronavirus crisis

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James Chan

China's tourism industry is facing an estimated daily loss of USD 2.54 billion.