Group 1 - Southeast Asia's first fully autonomous bus, Robobus, has commenced operations in Singapore, with plans to expand to 16 vehicles by next year [1] - Singapore's Ministry of Transport announced plans to integrate autonomous shuttle buses into the national public transport system by the end of 2025, starting trials in Punggol in Q4 of this year [1] - The current state of autonomous driving technology is deemed sufficient for large-scale deployment [1] Group 2 - Dubai is advancing its cashless strategy through a memorandum of understanding between the Dubai Digital Economy Chamber and the Dubai Finance Department, focusing on governance, innovation, and transitioning to a cashless society [2] Group 3 - Saudi Arabia is set to develop renewable energy projects with a total investment of $8.3 billion, achieving a record capacity of 15GW, including 12GW from solar and 3GW from wind [3] - These projects are expected to begin operations in the second half of 2027 and the first half of 2028 [3] Group 4 - Amazon plans to expand its same-day and next-day delivery services to over 4,000 small towns and rural areas in the U.S. by the end of 2025, benefiting millions of customers [4] - The number of items eligible for same-day or next-day delivery in the U.S. has increased by over 30% compared to the same period last year [4] Group 5 - TikTok Shop has launched the Q3 Southeast Asia Cross-Border Merchant Flywheel Plan PLUS, lowering entry barriers and offering incentives such as commission waivers for new merchants [5] - TikTok Shop will open a cross-border self-operation model in Mexico in mid-August, providing Chinese sellers with 90 days of commission-free sales [6] Group 6 - Temu aims to increase the proportion of local orders in the UK to 50% by the end of 2025, enhancing opportunities for local retailers [7] - Temu has opened its local seller program in Australia, allowing local businesses to join its global platform [8] Group 7 - Ozon has relaxed advertising restrictions, allowing sellers to promote individual products and choose billing methods [12] - eBay has introduced the "Durchstarter Plan," offering new sellers three months of zero commission to support their online business growth [14] Group 8 - China's automobile exports exceeded 3 million units in the first half of 2025, with the Middle East being a significant growth area [15] - China's cross-border e-commerce imports and exports reached approximately 1.32 trillion yuan in the first half of 2025, marking a 5.7% year-on-year increase [16] Group 9 - The global furniture e-commerce market has surpassed $260 billion and is expected to exceed $350 billion by 2027, with many brands shifting to independent sites [17] - The global smartphone market saw a 1% decline in shipments in Q2 2025, marking the first drop after six consecutive quarters of growth [18] Group 10 - PingPong has obtained a payment license in the UAE and is now providing payment services for SHEIN in Canada and the Middle East [19] - New cross-border e-commerce export channels have been opened by Southern Airlines Logistics, enhancing logistics efficiency [21]

Group 1 - Temu has announced the cessation of direct sales of Chinese products to the U.S. due to a 130% import tariff, shifting to local sellers for U.S. market sales [5][6] - The U.S. Customs policy change effective May 2, 2025, will eliminate the small package tariff exemption for goods from mainland China and Hong Kong, requiring proper customs declarations and payment of applicable tariffs [5] - The number of full-service sellers on Temu's U.S. site has significantly decreased, with some sellers experiencing over 50% of their products being delisted [6] Group 2 - Neta Auto's app and website experienced significant downtime due to unpaid traffic fees, leading to accessibility issues during the holiday period [8] - Neta Auto's sales have sharply declined in 2023, revealing operational challenges, including layoffs and payment delays to suppliers [9] - The company previously achieved a sales record of approximately 152,100 vehicles in 2022, becoming a leading player among new car manufacturers [8] Group 3 - Major car manufacturers, including Xiaomi and Huawei, have rebranded their "smart driving" features to "assisted driving," reflecting a shift in marketing strategy [10][11] - The term "smart driving" is becoming less prominent in product promotions, with many companies opting for more conservative language in their marketing [11] Group 4 - Xiaomi's international market department has undergone leadership changes, with Xu Fei appointed as the new general manager [16] - Xu Fei has been with Xiaomi for 15 years and previously served as the head of the MIUI product team [16] Group 5 - Ant Group plans to separately list its overseas division, Ant International, in Hong Kong, which accounts for approximately 20% of Ant Group's revenue [15] - Ant International focuses on cross-border payment services, leveraging products like Alipay+ and WorldFirst [15] Group 6 - NVIDIA is developing a new AI chip tailored for the Chinese market after the U.S. government banned the export of its H20 chip, with samples expected to be available in June [21] - The new chip design aims to comply with U.S. export regulations while maintaining NVIDIA's market presence in China [21] Group 7 - OpenAI has decided to maintain its non-profit structure, abandoning plans for a profit-driven transformation, which may complicate future funding efforts [20] - The organization emphasizes its mission to ensure that AGI benefits all of humanity, contrasting with traditional profit-driven corporate governance [20]

Temu 不只是电商，更是一个有关城市规划与国家发展的隐喻。 特约作者丨王汉洋 加入游戏 王华用了十年的时间从芝加哥一个小小的车库开始，逐渐编织出了一群美国仓储网络。但是就在不久之 前，他还面临着三万平方米多层仓库无货可发的窘境。 十年前一位王华的高中同学问能不能借用他家里的车库，用来存手机壳并帮忙代发。彼时的亚马逊还不能 接受全部商品入库，很多都需要卖家自行发货。王华每天抽出两个小时帮忙拆包、代发，能赚一百多美 元。那可能是中国跨境电商的黄金时代，大量便宜商品快速涌入美国市场。 仅仅两个月后，车库已经装不下等待发货的手机壳了。他和朋友只得另寻他处。最后考虑到美国邮政需要 从临街的门面揽件，就用每月 1,500 美元租了一个合适的仓库。此时王华每个月利润就有上万美元。因为 几乎任何中国来的小商品，在美国都便宜。只要能把这些高性价比的产品带到美国，任何人都可以参与跨 境电商的游戏。 更多在中国或来自中国的商家发现了亚马逊这片电商沃土 ，开始纷纷涌入。 但大量乘兴而来的商家因为 缺乏对美国市场的了解，只得败兴而归。 加之疫情后，随着亚马逊自身获得流量的价格也在逐渐升高。 为了应对流量的成本，亚马逊选择提高仓储价格 ...