Chinese food delivery giant Meituan has entered the Brazilian market with a five-year investment plan totaling $1.1 billion.

The company aims to challenge the dominant local player by offering lower commission rates to restaurants and subsidizing delivery fees for customers. Operating under its international brand, Meituan plans to introduce its superapp model, which integrates food delivery with other services like hotel bookings and financial products. The company intends to recruit 50,000 delivery riders […]

China’s GDP Growth Forecasts Rise as Foreign Banks Respond to Stimulus Measures

Source: Xinhua   UBS, Goldman Sachs, and Nomura have adjusted their forecasts for China’s economic growth in 2024 following a series of stimulus measures implemented since late September, predicting that Beijing will achieve its target of “around 5 percent.” International financial institutions have increased their projections for gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024—an otherwise […]