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Deals in brief: SoftBank to anchor OpenAI’s USD 40 billion raise, Hoopi secures funding for collectibles push, ShopUp and Sary confirm merger, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: SoftBank to anchor OpenAI’s USD 40 billion raise, Hoopi secures funding for collectibles push, ShopUp and Sary confirm merger, and more

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

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

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Aldi’s China playbook blends elements of Sam’s Club and Hema, but with its own twist: a sharp focus on price, precision, and private labels.

Aldi’s supermarkets have Chinese shoppers hooked—now it wants more | KrASIA

Aldi’s supermarkets have Chinese shoppers hooked—now it wants more

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Taiwan and South Korea also aim to become more welcoming to foreign investors.

Tokyo exchange to mandate English disclosure to lure overseas investors | KrASIA

Tokyo exchange to mandate English disclosure to lure overseas investors

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

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The Hong Kong debut makes Meituan the fourth largest Chinese internet company.

Meituan rises 7% in Hong Kong debut, becomes 4th largest Chinese internet company | KrASIA

Meituan rises 7% in Hong Kong debut, becomes 4th largest Chinese internet company

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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

Meituan's ups and downs, and its eventual success.

Looking back on the eve of Meituan IPO: Founder Wang Xing and his infinite game | KrASIA

Looking back on the eve of Meituan IPO: Founder Wang Xing and his infinite game

Meituan to raise HKD 32.6 billion on its HKEx debut tomorrow | KrASIA

Meituan to raise HKD 32.6 billion on its HKEx debut tomorrow

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

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“We cannot assure you that Mobike or our businesses as a whole will achieve profitability in the future.”

China’s Meituan Dianping to start IPO offering today | KrASIA

China’s Meituan Dianping to start IPO offering today

She also commented on MeiTuan’s CEO Wang Xing.

Voices | China’s "Queen of VC" Xu Xin: Fixating on one thing doesn’t work in the Internet business | KrASIA

Voices | China’s &#8220;Queen of VC&#8221; Xu Xin: Fixating on one thing doesn’t work in the Internet business

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Did Meituan make the right move to acquire Mobike?

Meituan updated prospectus reveals huge losses in Mobike ahead of HK IPO | KrASIA

Meituan updated prospectus reveals huge losses in Mobike ahead of HK IPO

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

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Meituan takes another step forward to its imminent HK IPO.

Meituan tests investor interest ahead of September IPO, aims for $4b | KrASIA

Meituan tests investor interest ahead of September IPO, aims for $4b

Meituan-Dianping, a Chinese on-demand services unicorn, is moving further along its IPO process with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx), kicking off the

China's Meituan moves further on IPO, kicking off roadshow on Sep. 3 | KrASIA

China&#8217;s Meituan moves further on IPO, kicking off roadshow on Sep. 3

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The Chinese on-demand services app is trying to raise its profile with global investors ahead of an IPO hearing in Hong Kong in August.