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Plus, two Singaporeans on trial who has posted unauthorized short-term rentals on Airbnb pleaded guilty. Amazon agrees to acquire Ring.

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

JD.com

JD.com, one of China’s largest e-commerce platforms, is launching an accelerator program, AI Catapult, for AI and blockchain startups. Six blockchain startups have been chosen in the program’s first cohort, including Bluzelle, a Singapore-based company provides data storage and management services for blockchain apps.

JD.com Launched AI and Blockchain Accelerator for New Retail Battle

JD.com Launching an Accelerator to Tapping into Blockchain for Chinese New Retail Battle

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China's Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

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

Plus, East Ventures is planning a USD100 million fund. Apple is preparing to release a trio of new smartphones later this year.

KrASIA Daily: Buying out Baidu, Alibaba Rumoured to Acquire Top Food Delivery Startup Ele.me

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

The company has engaged in overseas markets including South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.

China’s Largest B2B Platform for Steel Trading Zhaogang.com Eyes USD 500 million HK IPO

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

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Meituan-Dianping is the world’s #4 most valuable startup according to CB Insights.

Deals | Meituan-Dianping Just Acquired An Insurance License, while BAT’s Online Insurance Battle is in Full Swing

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

China’s video streaming scene is dominated by three major platforms namely Alibaba-acquired Youku, Tencent’s Tencent Video and Baidu-backed iQiyi.

Toutiao Reportedly to Produce Drama and Variety Show, Adding Youku and iQiyi to Competitors List

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

On-demand Services

Plus, Alibaba is in talks to buy a minority stake in Dailyhunt. Dropbox filed for a USD500 million IPO.

KrASIA Daily: Uber-ComforDelGro Deal under Scrutiny by Singapore Competition Commission

Highlights from the past week, as well as something cool for the weekend.

KrASIA Weekly Roundup

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

Transportation

China is the world’s largest EV market and Tesla holds a 3 percent market share.