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Core Insights - Didi's core platform gross transaction value (GTV) reached 109.6 billion yuan in Q2 2025, with international business GTV at 27.1 billion yuan, reflecting a 27.7% year-on-year growth at fixed exchange rates [2] - Didi's 99Food launched in Brazil's Goiânia and achieved 1 million orders in 45 days, expanding to São Paulo, the largest city in Latin America [2][4] - Didi's international strategy began in 2018 with the acquisition of Brazilian ride-sharing company 99, now covering 14 countries, including 10 in Latin America [5] Business Expansion - Didi has over 55 million users in Brazil, covering a quarter of the population, with more than 1.5 million registered drivers, including 700,000 motorcycle riders [6] - The food delivery business is seen as a natural extension of Didi's urban service ecosystem, leveraging its large ride-hailing user base and driver resources [6] - Didi's experience in Mexico, where it became the leading food delivery service, is expected to bolster its confidence in expanding food delivery in Brazil [6] Market Potential - Latin America is one of the fastest-growing food delivery markets globally, with a growth rate of 19% in 2023, second only to the Middle East [7] - The food delivery market in Latin America is valued at approximately 37.9 billion USD, with Brazil and Mexico leading at around 20 billion USD and 7.2 billion USD, respectively [8] Competitive Landscape - Didi faces competition from iFood in Brazil, which holds an 80% market share, and has previously exited the Brazilian market in 2023 [8][9] - Didi's strategy includes localized competition, focusing on smaller cities before expanding to major urban areas [8][9] Operational Strategies - Didi is addressing high delivery costs and platform commissions in Brazil, which can reach 30% and 27% of order value, respectively [9][11] - The company is implementing various promotional measures, such as free delivery and discounts for users, guaranteed income for riders, and commission waivers for merchants [11] - Didi's unique advantage lies in its ability to utilize its ride-hailing network to reduce delivery costs, allowing riders to handle both passenger and food deliveries [12]