Dingdong founder explains the sale to Meituan
On 5 Feb, Meituan announced the acquisition of the Chinese business of dark store operator Dingdong Maicai (NYSE: DDL). You can read our analysis...
Why might Delivery Hero sell its best asset?
Baemin is reportedly emerging as a potential divestment target for the German food delivery group.
Meituan buying Dingdong: end of an era for new retail?
Intensifying quick commerce competition dominated by giants
Anta’s Puma Bet Shows What Chinese Consumer Companies Really Want Now
No longer about technology and market access
[New report] Southeast Asia food delivery GMV grew 18% to hit...
As all 6 Southeast Asian markets record double-digit growth, we see affordability-led competition and platform consolidation reshaping Southeast Asia’s food delivery landscape.
Will TikTok overtake Shopee in Southeast Asia in 2026?
As TikTok Shop sales catchup, Shopee’s defence strategy banks on instant delivery.
Momentum Works’ 10 predictions for Southeast Asia 2026
A clarity exercise on the trends and dynamics that might shape Southeast Asia's digital commerce, retail and tech-driven transformation in 2026
Why Is China Reviewing the Meta–Manus Deal and Food Delivery Competition?
the three incidents concerning the regulations are largely unrelated
China launches investigation into food delivery competition
The strongest signal fired from regulators since the quick commerce war started in 2025.
[Preview] Our 10 predictions for Southeast Asia 2026
Over the last two weeks of December, the Momentum Works team sat down to review 2025 and plan for 2026.
We only realised then how...








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