Lessons from Gojek founder’s arrest
Former education minister and founder of Gojek Nadiem Makarim was detained by Indonesian investigators on 4 September.
Anti-corruption probe
He was named as a suspect in...
The global stakes of Alibaba’s quick commerce bet
China’s food delivery and quick commerce war does not seem to end any time soon.
It has wiped out Meituan’s Q2 earnings (operating profit dropped...
What should retailers do to defend against Temu?
On Monday (25 Aug), when Temu parent PDD Holdings first released its 2025 Q2 earnings - investors were excited. The pre-market share price surged...
Inside Luckin Coffee: How they launch 119 drinks a year |...
Luckin Coffee is rewriting the playbook for how coffee chains innovate. From minty coconut lattes to a Moutai latte that sold 5.4 million cups...
Amid subsidy war at home, Meituan launches Keeta in Qatar
Meituan expands into Qatar, underscoring its commitment to global competition.
How KFC navigates China’s food delivery wars
Growth vs. profitability: Luckin and Yum China show contrasting paths in Q2.
Shopee, SPX, Monee: Sea Group’s Engines Are Powering Ahead, but Eyes...
Shopee’s parent, Sea Group, delivered an impressive set of Q2 2025 results - net income grew 5x YoY, exceptional growth from Monee’s billion-dollar loan...
Why great food isn’t enough for restaurants to succeed, featuring Prof....
Why do most restaurants and hotels fail within a few years? It’s rarely because of bad food or poor service, but rather failure to...
Shopee delivers a stellar quarter – but why no one asked...
Sea Group’s Q2 net income jumped 5x YoY, yet analysts fixated on Brazil without asking about TikTok Shop.
Despite tariffs, Temu and SHEIN continue to grow?
Chinese business outlet reported both companies still maintained double digit growth in the first half of 2025.
