"#Laogao E-commerce Newsletter# [October 17 E-commerce Evening News Brief]" Alipay's new application of blockchain technology, provident fund online service upgrade; Alibaba Mom may launch a brand new information flow marketing product; Baidu Netdisk added a new content mall: audio books and pictures can be purchased; Alipay tests mutual insurance, Ant member Sesame can be added with more than 650 points without paying fees; after opening the WeChat mini program, Nike's first innovative flagship store opened in Shanghai

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1. New application of Alipay blockchain technology, upgrade of provident fund online service
On October 17, Ant Financial Blockchain joined hands with Huaxin Autonomous to create a "joint breach of trust punishment and deposit certificate cloud platform". Hainan Province will take the lead in using the platform to realize the cross-center and cross-regional sharing of provident fund blacklist and deposit certificate. This is also the first time the housing provident fund industry has adopted block connection technology.
According to Alipay, Zhejiang Quzhou and other places will also simultaneously access this cloud platform to solve the problem of blacklist sharing. We hope to use Alipay's technology to help the information use and sharing of provident fund industry traceable, tamper-proof, shareable, and safer, and serve different business scenarios. (36Kr)
2. Alibaba Mom may launch a brand new information flow marketing product
On October 17, recently, Alibaba Mama, a digital marketing middle platform under Alibaba Group, will launch a brand new information flow marketing product. This product will become the first flagship business product parallel to the express train and drilling exhibition that Alibaba Mama has appeared in more than ten years since its establishment. This product will provide rich information display forms, including products, pictures, videos, lists, rights and other native content within the Taobao system, and ensure that it can fully cover the entire link of consumers' shopping. (Titanium Media)
3. Baidu Netdisk's new content store: audio books and pictures can be purchased
Yesterday, Baidu Netdisk Android version updated version 8.12.7, adding a new content store, and users can now purchase audio books and pictures. Baidu Netdisk Content Mall now has audio books and pictures for users to purchase. Most of the audio book categories are bestsellers, including workplace, growth, marriage and humanities, with prices ranging from 3.99 yuan to 4.99 yuan. The picture covers multiple categories such as characters, nature, sports and travel. The copyright holder is Zhan Ku, and the price is 45 yuan per picture. (IT Home)
4. Alipay tests mutual insurance, Ant member Sesame can be added without paying a fee
On October 16, Ant Insurance and Xinmei joined forces to launch "Mutual Insurance" for Ant members to achieve low threshold for serious illness protection and mutual assistance. It is understood that as long as Ant members with Sesame score of 650 or above (under 60 years old) can join in without paying fees, they can obtain 100 major illness protections, including malignant tumors, and participate in the cost sharing when others suffer from illness. If they suffer from illness, they can receive a one-time guarantee. (Economic Observation Network)
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5. Gaode Map reaches cooperation with Ali Damo Academy
Gaode Map today announced a cooperation with Ali Damo Academy to jointly launch in-vehicle AR navigation. With the help of Gaode Map's professional traffic big data and lane-level navigation engine, as well as the image recognition AI technology capabilities jointly built by both parties, this product organically combines real road scenes with virtual navigation guidance to provide drivers with a more intuitive real-life navigation experience. (Yiou.com)
6. Debang Express signed a contract with NetEase Cloud to jointly create "intelligent logistics"
On October 17, Debang Express signed a contract with NetEase's cloud computing big data brand "NetEase Cloud" in Shanghai. The two parties carried out in-depth cooperation in logistics and digitalization of the express industry to jointly create "smart logistics".
It is understood that in this cooperation with NetEase Cloud, the two parties will set up a joint laboratory to start from the application system, transform the Debang Express system's system and establish a complete DevOps development and management process, ultimately realizing the comprehensive IT upgrade of Debang Express and helping its digitalization process. Wang Yuan, vice president of NetEase and executive director of Hangzhou Research Institute, said that the series of technical products such as Hanhai Private Cloud, Qingzhou Micro Services, and NetEase Big Data created by NetEase Cloud can fully support industry applications such as shipping, transportation, warehousing, and operations. (Titanium Media)
7. Dianping will cooperate with Japan's Ebisol to help Japanese restaurants attract customers
Recently, Ebisol will cooperate with Dianping APP to launch the function of searching restaurants and booking and settlement in advance to improve the convenience of Chinese tourists. The store can attract more customers through weekday limited and discount packages for tourists. Ebisol will also provide intermediary services to help stores add official information to Dianping, and at the same time provide suggestions on features and menu display methods for each store, and charge advertising fees. (Reference message)
8. After opening the WeChat mini program, Nike's first innovative flagship store opened in Shanghai
Recently, Nike's first House of Innovation, with a construction area of 3,822 square meters, is also the first Nike Shanghai flagship store - Nike Shanghai 001. The store has designed special product display areas of different categories according to consumers' personalized needs, providing exclusive service space for NikePlus members. In addition, Nike also launched its first Shanghai urban series "Nike Wild Way". This is the first store in China to fully enable mobile payments and launch high-end customized services for the first time. (Tencent Finance)
Cross-border e-commerce
9. Indonesian Customs New Regulations: E-commerce duty-free amount dropped to US$75
According to October 17, Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani signed the Ministry of Finance Regulation No. 112/2018. According to the new regulations, the tax exemption amount of US$100 per day for each e-commerce consignee is reduced to US$75 per day. The regulation has come into effect on October 10.
In addition, the detailed content and specifications of the order data are also clearly stipulated, and each order must clearly state the relevant information in accordance with the requirements. This means that when Indonesian individuals or companies order e-commerce products more than US$75 (including shipping fees) every day, they will need to pay additional import tax. (Moteng Venture Capital)
10. Russian media: Alibaba AliExpress empowers Russian brands to import China and links to the new retail ecosystem
Recently, Russian mainstream media RBC reported that Alibaba's AliExpress has launched a strategic project to help Russian brands import China, which will help many brands from Russia further link various new retail scenarios, and will open brand stores for Russian manufacturers on the Tmall platform in advance. (E-commerce News)
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