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The quick commerce war happening in China right now has seen billions of dollars spent. There have been a record number of subsidies pumped...

Two weeks from now marks Singapore’s 60th birthday with a grand National Day Parade (NDP). During last week’s NDP rehearsal, in addition to the...

What do you get when a "tech" company makes coffee? 119 new drinks a year — and a Cheese Latte that breaks the internet

Many of China’s deep tech startups are having a deeply tough time. Many of these companies, founded by industry-leading researchers and funded by expectant...

Luckin Coffee isn’t just selling coffee—it’s building a replicable, data-driven retail system.

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.

In this episode of the Impulso podcat, we talk about why chinese customs are locking down on fake Labubus, and what this might mean for Popmart.

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.

In the new episode of the Impulso Podcast, we talk about our Ecommerce in Southeast Asia 2024, as well as some of our predictions on what we think this means for industry players in the future.

Centurium Capital, which controls Luckin Coffee, is bidding for Starbucks China in a potential $10B deal. It’s a strategic move to block rivals and control both premium (Starbucks) and value (Luckin) segments. If successful, Centurium could dominate China’s coffee market—and put pressure on budget players like Mixue.