Chinese food delivery rider Wang Jibing, 56, won the prestigious Lu Xun Literary Prize for his poetry collection "Low Flight," which captures the daily struggles of gig economy workers. Despite the recognition, Wang plans to continue his delivery job until age 60, valuing the work's vibe and fitness benefits.
Delivery Hero's boards recommend Uber's €13 billion takeover offer, aiming to create the world's largest mobility and delivery platform. The deal, expected to finalize in H2 2027, expands Uber's global reach, conditional on regulatory approvals and Uber securing 50%+1 share.
China has fully embraced AI, with millions using AI doctors, robots in factories, and drones for delivery. The state also utilizes AI for surveillance, contrasting with Western skepticism towards the technology.
UBS analysts forecast strong June quarter results for Alibaba, citing improved e-commerce margins, reduced food delivery losses, and accelerated cloud growth. The market is expected to refocus on Alibaba's valuable AI assets, with AI model services projected to reach 10 billion yuan in annual recurring revenue.
Swiggy's Food on Train service achieved threefold year-on-year growth in Q1 FY27, expanding to over 180 cities. The service saw a surge in multi-station orders and attracted new users in smaller towns, with rotis and summer beverages being popular choices.
Experts suggest strategies to reduce spending on dining out, including setting a budget, reviewing menus beforehand, and utilizing takeout options. Many Americans are eating out less due to high prices, but these tips can help make dining out more affordable.
Chinese food delivery giant Meituan has open-sourced LongCat-2.0, an AI model with 1.6 trillion parameters. It claims to be the country’s largest AI model trained entirely on domestic hardware for both pre-training and inference, marking a significant step towards China's self-sufficiency in chip technology.
Experts suggest strategies to reduce spending on restaurant meals, including setting a budget, reviewing menus in advance, and opting for takeout pickup. Many Americans are dining out less due to high prices, but these tips can help make eating out more affordable.
Chinese tech companies like Meituan and Baidu are reportedly implementing 'optimization' measures, which employees fear are increasingly driven by AI replacing human roles. This follows widespread rumors of significant layoffs.
New York City officials are seeking a preliminary injunction to ban food delivery platform Motoclick from operating unless it complies with minimum wage laws. The company allegedly paid workers as little as $3.67-$4.67 per hour, far below the required $22.13, prompting a lawsuit for millions in back pay and damages.
A 20-year-old Chinese food delivery rider, Jin Xiaowu, died on May 27 in Guizhou province while rescuing a father and son from a river's undertow. His company was moved by his dying wish and plans to fulfill it.
An unemployed man in Wuxi, China, surnamed Wan, ordered fried rice and requested extra due to financial hardship. The restaurant not only provided a larger portion but also offered him an apprenticeship, leading to widespread social media praise for the owner's kindness.
Meituan, China's food delivery leader, is accused of paying merchants to spread negative information about rival Taobao Shangou, a unit of Alibaba. This comes amid intensified competition and regulatory scrutiny in the sector.
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) rejected corrective measures proposed by food delivery platforms Woowa Brothers (Baedal Minjok) and Coupang (Coupang Eats). The FTC deemed the proposals insufficient to address allegations of market dominance abuse against restaurants and consumers, opting against a consent decree.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has proposed new rules to prevent food delivery platforms from misusing subsidies. The draft regulations aim to stop market disruption, selling goods at a loss, and forcing merchants into subsidy programs, addressing concerns about intense competition harming businesses, drivers, and consumers.
Brooklyn Beckham's new DoorDash ad, hinting at a "complicated" family situation, is criticized for continuing the commodification of the Beckham brand. The ad follows a reported incident where his sister Harper attempted to deliver him a letter, sparking accusations of orchestration. The article questions the family's relentless pursuit of public promotion and endorsements over genuine family connection.
Meituan reported a 5.6% year-on-year revenue increase to 91 billion yuan (US$13.45 billion) for the first quarter. CEO Wang Xing highlighted overseas expansion, particularly the Keeta food delivery business in the Middle East, and AI initiatives.
Former Chinese Super League footballer Qiu Zhonghui, 48, explains his new job as a food delivery rider is for life experience, not online fame. His videos sparked mixed reactions, with some netizens questioning his need to do such work.
JD.com reported a 53.2% year-on-year drop in first-quarter profit to 5.1 billion yuan as prolonged competition in e-commerce and food delivery hurt earnings. Revenue still rose 4.9% to 315.7 billion yuan.
On a small island off eastern China, a group of mothers is rewriting the rules of work and family life. Known as the “Female Knights”, this determined band of women has turned food delivery into a path to financial independence and self-empowerment. Qushan Island, in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, has a population of around 55,000. Its main industries are fishing and stone mining, and access to the outside world requires a two-hour ferry ride. While most men work at sea or in the city, many women...
More than 7,000 join employment tribunal that will include claims for minimum wage and holiday pay More than 7,000 Just Eat couriers are taking legal action against the food delivery company in an attempt to gain better employment rights including the minimum wage and holiday pay.The employment tribunal, which begins on Tuesday and is set to run until 2 June, will determine if the couriers are classed as workers, a status that comes with improved rights, or self-employed independent contractors. Continue reading...
A 24-year-old cancer patient in Foshan, China, sparked a viral relay of kindness after ordering companionship through a food delivery app on April 15. Little Li, battling rare blood cancer, asked a rider to sit by her bedside for two hours, highlighting her loneliness during treatment with her father working away to fund her care.
A food delivery agent tragically died after falling from the Dabri flyover in Delhi. His scooter was reportedly struck by a car, whose driver fled the scene. The victim, identified as Rajkumar, sustained severe injuries and was declared dead at a hospital. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the absconding driver.
Hong Kong's Competition Commission launched a public consultation on food delivery platform Keeta's proposed commitments to ensure fair market competition. Backed by Meituan, Keeta offered three commitments under Section 60 of the Competition Ordinance: simplifying restaurant migration to multi-platform models, allowing partnerships with smaller platforms without losing incentives, and removing clauses preventing restaurants from offering lower prices on rival platforms.
