Temu joins hands with Europe’s national postal groups ahead of the...
A move to reduce regulatory risk
Our thoughts on the scandals in Indonesia’s VC-startup ecosystem
Scandal after scandal has rocked the ecosystem, and now the TaniHub probe has led to the detention of three high-profile executives. Why did this happen—and what must the ecosystem do next?
Our thoughts on Grab’s 2025 Q2 results
Grab’s latest results reinforce a now-familiar narrative: steady GMV, growing user base, and deeper monetisation plays.
Will Meituan’s Keeta come to Singapore, or Southeast Asia?
Meituan’s Keeta is expanding into Brazil and the Middle East after strong gains in Saudi Arabia. There are many speculatipns on whether or not it will enter Southeast Asia. - we think it seems to be only a matter of time.
How does Beijing really see China’s quick commerce subsidy war?
China’s quick commerce giants hit 230M+ daily orders amidst a subsidy war, but the Beijing government's stance is nuanced. People’s Daily praises short-term gains for consumers and small shops—while warning that only innovation ensures long-term success.
JD.com founder: We will help 1000 Chinese brands go overseas
On 17 June 2025, JD.com founder and chairman Richard Liu met a group of media at the company’s headquarters in the outskirts of Beijing....
Luckin Coffee lands in New York: Can it take on Starbucks...
China’s Luckin Coffee is opening its first two stores in the United States - both in New York City. Its USA app is already...
Behind SCI Ecommerce’s CEO shake up
This article is translated and updated from a blog post in Chinese that Momentum Works published last week on WeChat platform. The update includes...
What is behind PDD’s big earnings miss
PDD Group delivered another shock to the market in its Q1 2025 earnings, announced on Tuesday (27 May). Revenue growth was significantly behind market...
Behind TikTok Shop’s US layoffs
Last week, news circulated that TikTok Shop was preparing for layoffs in the US market. A letter from Mu Qing was widely circulated:Â
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