#Laogao E-commerce Newsletter# [February 15th E-commerce Evening News]

　　#Laogao E-commerce News# [E-commerce Evening News on February 15] Pinduoduo increases subsidy by 500 million yuan to jointly promote "authentic products to the countryside"; JD X Business Department reaches a cooperation with Xinning Logistics; Alibaba invests 6.2 billion yuan to build a Zhejiang cloud computing data center; China Telecom issues the first 5G phone card in China, and Pan Shiyi symbolically tries it; the 20th store of the supermarket Far Rosen convenience store is opened, and another 10 are planned to be opened in 2019...

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　　1. Pinduoduo increases subsidy by 500 million yuan and joins 100 brands to promote "authentic products to the countryside"

　　On February 15, Pinduoduo, a new e-commerce platform that has just completed a new round of FPO (subsequent issuance) in the United States, announced that after the subsidy of 500 million yuan for "brands to go to the countryside" in 2018, the platform will continue to join forces with more than 100 well-known brands in 2019, with a targeted direct subsidy of no less than 500 million yuan to promote the upgrading of "brands to go to the countryside" and the rural consumer market. It is reported that more than 100 well-known brand flagship stores have participated in food, furniture and building materials, electrical appliances, daily chemicals, etc., and the incubated brands of the "Pinduoduo New Brand Plan" are also among them. (Chuangyebang)

　　2. JD X Business Department reached a cooperation with Xinning Logistics

　　JD X Business Department has reached a cooperation with Xinning Logistics to provide Suzhou Xinning Logistics intelligent technical transformation project with full-process customized integrated solution design and implementation services composed of unmanned equipment and WCS systems, helping Suzhou Xinning Logistics improve warehouse management automation level, operational efficiency and customer service. (36Kr)

　　3. Alibaba invests 6.2 billion yuan to build Zhejiang Cloud Computing Data Center

　　On the afternoon of February 15, the official website of the People's Government of Yuhang District, Hangzhou City shows that the Yuhang Development Zone project of Alibaba Cloud Computing Data Center is located in Quanzhang Village, Tangqi Town, northern part of the development zone. The project covers a total area of ​​100,391 square meters and the winning price is 75.3 million yuan. It is reported that the total investment in the cloud computing data center is no less than US$920.36 million (about RMB 6.2 billion).

　　At present, Alibaba Cloud Computing Center has been opened in many countries and regions around the world, including China (North China, East China, South China, Hong Kong), the United States (East China, West China), Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Japan, and other countries. (E-commerce News)

　　4. Yunnan Province plans a new cross-border e-commerce system

　　Recently, the Yunnan Provincial Government issued the "Implementation Plan for China (Kunming) Cross-border E-commerce Comprehensive Pilot Zone", systematically planning new paths for cross-border e-commerce innovation and development and building a new cross-border e-commerce system. The plan clearly states that by 2020, Kunming City will strive to introduce and cultivate 20 key cross-border e-commerce enterprises with sales of over 100 million yuan. The proportion of existing foreign trade enterprises using cross-border e-commerce will reach more than 50%, and a full cross-border e-commerce industry chain system will be initially formed. (Yunnan Daily)

　　5. The 20th store of the supermarket Frosen Convenience Store is open, and another 10 are planned to be opened in 2019.

　　The supermarket Frosen Convenience Store in Shuangyushu, Beijing opened today and is open 24 hours a day. This is the 20th convenience store opened since Supermarket Fa cooperated with Rosen in August 2017. Supermarket Fa will open another 10 Rosen convenience stores in 2019, and the total number of convenience stores will reach 30 this year. (Lianshang.com)

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　　6. Didi announces wintering: 15% of its employees will be laid off, involving more than 2,000 employees

　　At this morning's monthly staff meeting, Didi CEO Cheng Wei announced that the company will be ready for winter. In 2019, it will focus on the most important travel business at present, continue to increase investment in safety and compliance, and improve efficiency. Therefore, it will "shut down and transfer" non-main businesses, and reduce employees with overlap in jobs and performance not meeting standards brought about by business restructuring. The overall layoff ratio accounts for 15% of all employees, involving about 2,000 people. (Yibang Power)

　　7. Hema released a green box area plan to "reduce plastic" by 3.8 million kilograms

　　On February 14, Hema announced the launch of the Green Box Zone Plan, which will strive to reduce the use of plastic products from the source to the dining table through supply chain and process optimization. This plan covers three parts: green consumption, green recycling, and green supply chain, with a target of reducing the use of plastic by 3.8 million kilograms throughout the year.

　　It is reported that Hema has been exploring the use of model innovation to optimize services. In order to encourage consumers to consume environmentally friendly in stores, Hema and Ant Forest can get 21g of Ant Forest green energy once a day as long as consumers do not purchase plastic bags when checking out using the Hema APP. Throughout 2019, it is expected to reduce the use of more than 12.77 million plastic bags. (Consumption Daily)

　　8. China Telecom issued the first 5G phone card in China, and Pan Shiyi symbolically tried it

　　According to people familiar with China Telecom, China Telecom has issued the first SIM card under the 5G network, which is a 5G mobile phone card, and SOHO China Chairman Pan Shiyi took the lead in trying it out. Previously, on January 29, China Telecom and SOHO China signed a 5G strategic cooperation agreement. According to the agreement between the two parties, China Telecom will provide 5G network coverage to SOHO China's Beijing building users. (Daily Economic News)

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　　9. Metro China admits it is seeking cooperation but does not mention Alibaba

　　On February 15, according to Cailianshe, in response to Reuters' report that Alibaba is negotiating to acquire stake in Metro China's business, a relevant person in charge of Metro China said: "Metro is looking for partners, and this matter is in an early stage." The above-mentioned person said that it would not comment on whether Metro favors Alibaba, which has strong e-commerce genes. (Europe)

　　10. Samsung's first self-operated retail stores will open on February 20 in Long Island, Los Angeles and Houston

　　According to CNET, Samsung said on Thursday it plans to open three Samsung retail stores in California's American Brands Shopping Center, Roosevelt Field in Long Island, New York, and Galleria in Houston. The three experience stores will open on February 20. (Pinwan)

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