Launched in 2020, The CrownX unites two leading enterprises in the industry to establish a leading retail – consumer platform in Vietnam. Within the framework of the transaction, The CrownX will partner with Lazada to accelerate the company’s digital transformation, accelerating the development of the integrated retail market from offline to online (“O2O”) in Vietnam. This transaction strengthens shareholders’ vision of the potential to build Vietnam’s first technology-enabled retail-consumer ecosystem, while expanding its reach to serve consumers nationwide. Alibaba and partners complete the investment of 400 million USD in The CrownX Mr. Danny Le – General Director of Masan Group – shared: The strategic cooperation agreement will help us accelerate the transformation of The CrownX into a Point of Life – an “all-in-one” platform serving the needs of customers. daily necessities of consumers on offline and online shopping channels. Our first priority is to modernize the retail essentials market in Vietnam, serving consumers with the best products and services. I believe this partnership will help the company realize Point of Life more quickly and effectively. Kenny Ho – Investment Director of Alibaba Group in Southeast Asia and India – said: The combination of Alibaba’s understanding in online retail industry, Lazada’s e-commerce platform, and selling system Masan’s scale of offline retail will be a catalyst to promote the modernization of Vietnam’s retail industry. We look forward to accompanying Masan to build a leading retail and consumer platform integrated from offline to online in Vietnam. Within the transaction framework, VinCommerce (VCM) will establish a strategic cooperation agreement with Lazada – Alibaba’s e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia. Accordingly, VCM will be the leading retailer of necessities on the Lazada e-commerce platform. The two sides will share knowledge and experience to promote necessities to become a key industry of e-commerce. At the same time, develop the feature of supplying goods for online orders at VCM’s offline selling points. Although shopping with daily frequency, the ability of consumers to access essential products through online channels is still limited. Masan sets a target that the total value of goods from The CrownX’s online channel will account for at least 5% of the Company’s total sales in the near future.

Debate about retirement at 68 Altmaier cashes in on plans from his advisors

As of: June 8th, 2021 3:33 p.m.

Work until 68 – this proposal from the Advisory Board of the Ministry of Economic Affairs creates massive headwinds. After the rejection of the coalition partners CSU and SPD, Altmaier now expressed himself: The retirement age is currently not an issue. Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier has rejected an increase in the retirement age to 68 years, as recommended by an advisory committee of his house. The retirement age was set at 67 in the first grand coalition “at the suggestion of esteemed colleague” Franz Müntefering (SPD). “It should stay that way, that’s been my opinion for years,” wrote Altmaier on Twitter.

“Suddenly increasing financing problems”

The Scientific Advisory Board of the Ministry of Economics is independent, wrote Altmaier. His proposals are not binding on either the ministry or the minister. The Scientific Advisory Board of the Ministry of Economic Affairs – an advisory body – had proposed a reform towards the retirement age at 68. Because there was a threat of “sudden increasing financing problems in the statutory pension insurance from 2025”. The retirement age cannot be decoupled from the development of life expectancy in the long term.

CSU and SPD against raising the retirement age

The CSU also rejected ideas about raising the retirement age to 68 years. “We reject a later retirement age,” said CSU regional group leader Alexander Dobrindt. In order to make pensions more secure, an “effective reform of private provision is required,” he said. This must be “more successful and efficient,” said Dobrindt. The SPD had previously rejected an increase in the retirement age. He thinks this is the wrong way, said the federal labor minister responsible for pensions, Hubertus Heil, according to a statement from his ministry. The statutory pension is a central promise of the welfare state. It is about recognition of lifetime achievement and security in old age. “Everyone must be able to rely on that.”

“Unsocial, what is proposed there”

SPD parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich said that a new regulation for a possible entry age of 68 does not go with the SPD. “Pensioners and the generation that will retire in the next few years must not be further unsettled.” That will also play a role in the federal election campaign. SPD Chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz said: “I stand for the fact that we are not discussing any further increase in the statutory retirement age.” Scholz spoke of a “horror scenario” which should serve to “implement pension cuts for which there is no reason at this time”. According to Scholz, not only are the calculations wrong in the report. “What is being proposed there is also anti-social,” said the minister.

Advisory board proposes retirement at 68

The representatives of the Union and the SPD reacted to an opinion from the Scientific Advisory Board at the CDU-led Federal Ministry of Economics. The Scientific Advisory Board of the Ministry of Economic Affairs – an advisory body – had presented a concept that provides for longer work in old age and a limitation on future pension increases. The proposal mentioned a retirement age of 68 years in 2042. Currently, the rule applies that the age for entry into retirement without deductions should increase to 67 years by 2030. The advisory board warned that the pension system would head for a “financing shock” without further increases.

Employer President: “Lead honestly” pension discussion

Employer representatives were open to the experts’ suggestion. Employer President Rainer Dulger said with a view to demographic development that one should not get into a situation in which there are more service recipients than service providers. “The discussion must be conducted and it must be conducted honestly,” said Dulger. The topic cannot be concluded with stubborn rejection. People who would like to work longer should also be included in the discussion.

DGB and left indignant

The SPD gets a tailwind from its criticism from the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) and the Left Party. The advisory body wants to “drastically cut pensions, dismantle the welfare state and privatize old-age pensions – all of this to massively relieve employers,” said DGB board member Anja Piel of the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung”. She accused the body of announcing the imminent ruin of the state on the basis of a fictitious legal status in order to then justify radical reforms. This is not scientifically based advice, but political propaganda. “From this oblique perspective, those affected are to blame if the pension is not enough: they could have made more private provisions,” said Piel. Left party leader Susanne Hennig-Wellsow spoke of an “asocial Oberhammer.” The left will “defend the rights of pensioners with tooth and nail”. What would be necessary would be a clear pension guarantee that bindingly excludes pension cuts as a result of the corona pandemic, said Hennig-Wellsow.

Leveraging Coca-Cola’s global scale and network and The Ocean Cleanup’s technology and data solutions, this partnership will accelerate the implementation of a plastic waste collection and cleaning system. 15 rivers around the world over the next 18 months, including the introduction and adoption of The Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor solar-powered semi-automated river sanitation solution. The two sides also called for the attention and action of industries and individuals around the world to solve the problem of plastic waste, prevent plastic waste from entering the ocean, thereby protecting the ecosystem. species and water resources. Boyan Slat, Founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup said: “The Ocean Cleanup’s mission is to remove plastic waste from the oceans. With 1,000 rivers carrying nearly 80% of plastic waste directly into the sea, this problem is becoming more and more serious. This is also the reason why we are always looking for solutions to speed up the implementation of the program. Among the waste we collect are many plastic bottles, including Coca-Cola products, so we appreciate that Coca-Cola is the first company in the industry to partner with The Ocean Cleanup. This is also an action program in Coca-Cola’s grand strategy to create a positive impact, contributing to solving global plastic pollution. Our aim is to learn from this partnership and continue to scale rapidly in the near future. I believe this cooperation is good news for our oceans.” The cooperation between Coca-Cola and The Ocean Cleanup will accelerate the implementation of the Interceptor system to clean 15 rivers globally Solution Interceptor The Interceptor system announced in 2019 is the first widely deployed solution to prevent river waste from entering the ocean. Interceptor works 100% on solar energy, automatically filters garbage and can operate in most of the most polluted rivers in the world. Through the partnership between The Ocean Cleanup and Coca-Cola, from now until the end of 2022, the two units will coordinate to deploy the Interceptor solution application program to clean 15 rivers globally. The first two Interceptor systems in the cooperation program were installed by The Ocean Cleanup in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Can Tho, Vietnam. In these rivers, The Ocean Cleanup and Coca-Cola will continue to support the development of post-collection solutions. The two units are also planning to expand the project scale on the remaining 13 rivers in the near future. The Ocean Cleanup provides effective solutions with high expertise in the field of plastic waste collection technology, applied from practical experience, scientific understanding of plastic waste pollution, and a database as well. as it handles data from programs that this organization has previously implemented. Coca-Cola will support The Ocean Cleanup through the company’s global network, which currently operates in more than 200 countries and territories. Coca-Cola will directly support the local implementation of the new Interceptor system, as well as post-collection plastic processing with specialized measures to manage plastic waste in a weekly economic model. complete. Ocean Cleanup and Coca-Cola will work together to secure new partners and call for the investments needed to scale the project, namely installing more Interceptor solutions, securing licenses, and deploying new solutions. Developed a River Monitoring System (RMS) for a more detailed analysis of pollution levels in rivers. For a world without waste Mr. James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company said: “As a global company, we work hard to ensure that all the materials we use for packaging are collected and recycled, and do not end up as waste. We support The Ocean Cleanup and its technological solutions to protect the ocean ecosystem and also contribute to the conservation of our water resources.” The Coca-Cola Company is implementing comprehensive activities to tackle plastic waste through its Strategy for a Zero Waste World. The strategy sets out three key global goals including: (1) 100% of Coca-Cola’s packaging is recyclable by 2025 – and using at least 50% recycled materials in packaging by 2030; (2) Every can and bottle that Coca-Cola sells is collected and recycled by the company by 2030; and (3) Working together for a clean, waste-free environment. Constantly improving, Coca-Cola is investing in many new technologies, packaging material solutions and packaging reduction initiatives, including ultra-light recycling technology, plant-based packaging and other innovative technologies. solution to support the classification process. Recently, Coca-Cola set a target that by 2025, depending on business growth, the company will reduce the use of virgin plastic from fossil fuels by about 20% compared to today. Getting rid of plastic waste requires effective action and thinking on the part of all parties, including civil society, industry and the public sector. Therefore, The Coca-Cola Company has always supported building and participating in global, future-oriented partnerships for a zero-waste world. The common goal is to encourage more people to recycle and reuse and more organizations to invest in a circular economy where products and materials stay the same at the end of their life cycle. their value and return to the production process, becoming part of a closed chain, so that there is little or no waste released into the environment. Brian Smith, President and COO of The Coca-Cola Company said: “The Ocean Cleanup has a clear vision and effective technology to realize the goal of eliminating plastic waste from the ocean. As for Coca-Cola, we have a local team to support the implementation of the new Interceptor system in rivers around the world, along with the treatment and recycling of waste after collection. . We believe this partnership can make a truly positive impact. It’s great that Coca-Cola employees everywhere in the world can support the project by participating in supporting the implementation of the project locally, or becoming an ambassador to spread the message of the great mission. of this project”.

As of mid-December 2020, Forbes It is estimated that the net worth of the group of more than 2,200 billionaires in the world has increased by more than $1.9 trillion. Many of these people are spending a large part of their money on personal pleasures, according to NZ Herald . Recently, Jeff Bezos, the owner of Amazon, bought a yacht so large that it needed a “side boat” to support. The total estimated value of this yacht is up to 500 million USD. That figure is just a fraction of the more than $75 billion in earnings Bezos made last year. The super-rich are “crazy” to buy probes and cruisers. Photo: NZ Herald. Over the past year, superyacht maker Cecil Wright & Partners has sold 354 units, costing $840 million to build. Due to travel restrictions between countries, many have been acquired. The super-rich are also eyeing the Arksen marine exploration ship and luxury cruiser. At around $17 million, they allow owners to explore the wildest places on the planet. “The elite want to know how far they can go when it comes to unexpected adventures,” says Jasper Smith, president of Arksen. Longing to travel Helicopters and electric cars are also favored by Ultra-High Net-Worth Individual (UHNWIs) individuals. They hope to make the most of them once the Covid-19 pandemic is over. “Three times in lockdown and spending most of my time at home has made me hungry to travel and experience,” said Martin Reith, president of Luchford, the media agency for luxury brands. In addition, the super-rich also want to find private resorts. For example, Lopud 1483 in Croatia, a renovated monastery with a rental price of 137,000 USD/week, or Deplar Farm, which offers high-speed heli-skiing and luxury trout fishing in Northern Iceland. Private planes and helicopters are loved by the elite. Photo: Insider. Many other rich people are also interested in electric cars. They love buying a Polestar 2 and riding around the city on Porsche’s new e-bike. Meanwhile, helicopters are more popular than ever in the UK. “Bamfords helicopters are a regular occurrence at the Daylesford Shire. I saw them hovering more and more over the Cotswolds. They come in handy for commuting to London. Owners can go anywhere in minutes,” said Harry Gladwin (from the UK). For others, hunting for land and houses is a prerequisite. Jess Simpson, a real estate agent over $20 million, receives three calls a day. Simpson said his clients are always worried there won’t be enough room for nannies, tutors and grandparents should the government blockade again in the future. “Bahamas is a good choice because of the good tax rates. In Europe, the South of France and the Balearics are attracting great interest. Some have moved to Ibiza permanently to send their children to private schools and enjoy life. Also, Portugal is also very popular, because buying a house there can guarantee EU citizenship,” Simpson said. Currently, the richest people in the UK are focusing on buying more houses. Their obsession with space has brought them to Scotland, where there are sports grounds and castles to relax with friends and family. Real estate investment Beach homes are also selling at a rate not seen since 2007. Many are looking for apartments in Norfolk, Dorset and Cornwall. “Private vineyards are gaining in popularity. Many have even established oak plantations,” adds Simpson. While the middle class is fleeing the capital to find a place to live, the super-rich still see London as “true love”. Others are investing in art and furniture. Baird Allis (40 years old), a lawyer, feels happy to own paintings of the Dutch golden age. Modern swimming pools are favored by the rich. Photo: New York Times. In addition, the upper class also splashed money on basements to create multifunctional spaces for working, relaxing, exercising, eating and playing. “Customers often want a meditation room, a ‘vitamin C shower’, a giant changing room, a golf simulator, and a tennis player in their own home,” said Edoardo Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi (UK), real estate developer. real estate, say. After a year without parties, socializing activities are also a priority for individuals with extremely high net worth. It’s no surprise that London’s most exclusive restaurants cater to only 10 pre-booked diners each evening. According to expert Katrina Kutchinsky, the trend of home restaurant-style dining continues to explode. It is normal for the super-rich to invite famous chefs like Alex Webb, the MasterChef champion, to prepare dinner by the pool. Natural swimming pools are equally popular. The list of works of many furniture companies has stretched to 2022. This leaves the super-rich customers with no choice but to endure a summer of “no” new-style swimming pools.

Motorola partnered with Guru to develop remote wireless charging technology. Photo: Motorola GuRu powers devices at watts-over-meters, Guru’s proprietary technology has revolutionized the consumer experience and eliminates power as an everyday concern. . GuRu’s patented, miniature modules will allow devices to be powered at long distances by precise power delivery. Motorola and GuRu, will work together to meet Motorola’s stringent requirements for quality, power efficiency, and safety. Florian Bohn, CEO and Co-Founder of GuRu, said the partnership with Motorola will help Guru access the ecosystem of smart devices and solutions with the goal of improving the consumer experience. use. Guru will introduce true mobility to mobile smart devices and IoT sensors. GuRu’s technology enables safe, efficient, and customizable transmission of electricity through the air using integrated millimeter wave (mmWave) circuits, modules, and proprietary Smart RF Lensing technology. A miniature power transmission system that efficiently and accurately delivers power over long distances like never before. GuRu’s proprietary technology enables safe, accurate transmission and recovery of micro-watt to multi-watt-level wireless power over long distances. Photo: Guru GuRu’s wireless solution can be used as a charging hub or power source in a variety of settings that require access to a power source. It’s easy to set up, secure, and sophisticated enough to find and adjust different power levels to match the needs of any device. Even during use, it continuously charges devices and as a safety measure, reroutes power as needed. Motorola and Guru have not provided much information about this partnership and when phones using remote wireless charging technology will be available to consumers, but the two will work together to meet the requirements. strict requirements on quality, efficiency of electricity use and safety. Earlier this year, Motorola showed off a demo of a device allegedly called the Motorola One Hyper that charges two Moto Edge phones remotely, but didn’t say if it would work with Guru on the project. Remote wireless charging technology has also been researched by many companies since 2015, such as Energous company researched and claimed to be able to charge phones from about 4 meters away. This year, Xiaomi also introduced Mi Air Charging Technology, which in the future can remotely charge multiple devices at the same time.

Intel is pushing partners to sell Intel Evo laptops using Tiger Lake chips. In 2020, Intel launched the 11th generation Intel Core mobile processors collectively known as Tiger Lake. This new chip is introduced with outstanding performance, real-world battery life of 9 hours or more using FHD screen, fast charging and stable response. The Intel Evo concept is a standard set for all high-end laptops equipped with this new line of Intel chips. Continuing from 2020, this year Intel has a plan to develop and boost sales for the Intel Evo brand. Intel’s partners will also be part of the plan, and Intel wants to give them promotional tools to sell more devices. Reply CRN Steve Long, Intel’s global vice president of computer sales, said that this year will be the year of investing in customers’ businesses. In addition to investments in Intel partners and products or programs, but also in market access. The tools Intel says will be the most advanced tools that give partners access to schools or educational institutions. These are the places that will need a lot of laptop devices to organize teaching for students. According to statistics, with 1.6 billion students in the world, only 5 out of 100 students have laptops to use. Alder Lake will be Intel’s next generation of chips to appear next year. The business segment also has room for growth in laptop sales as the need to work remotely from home is increasing and becoming a trend for many companies. As for the next generation of Intel chips, at the end of Q2, the Intel Lake H45 laptop will be released. For desktops, Intel will also introduce the first 10 nanometer technology Alder Lake processors. Demand for a laptop or Chromebook is growing, especially in the second half of 2021 and into 2022, as well as in the following years. Intel is expanding its policy to reach customers in different segments and deliver high quality products.

However, a few miles inland, the tourists on the cruise ship MSC Grandiosa are still comfortably swaying to latin music and sipping cocktails by the pool. Despite the blockade that caused many hotels and resorts to close, the luxury yacht MSC Grandiosa still organizes seven-night resort transfers across the Mediterranean Sea. Passengers at the station before boarding the tourist train MSC Grandiosa in Civitavecchia (Italy). Celebrating Easter offshore After cruise ships became the source of the Covid-19 outbreaks, Grandiosa attempted to devise a new route of movement, including a strict set of anti-epidemic rules approved by the Italian authorities. , aimed at creating a “health bubble” on the deck. Passengers and crew are tested before and during excursions. They are required to wear masks and bracelets to track, and check their temperature regularly. Ship disinfection and cleaning activities have also been carried out to prevent outbreaks. Foreign tourists must have a negative Covid-19 test paper within 48 hours of departure. In addition, only residents of the Schengen countries, along with Romania, Croatia and Bulgaria, can book under the Covid-19 insurance policy. On January 31, Grandiosa yacht left the port of Civitavecchia (Italy) for a week-long Easter vacation. Despite the capacity of 6,000 people, the train can accommodate only 2,000 passengers. The cruise is expected to call at Naples, Valletta and Malta before returning to ports in Genoa. Although the SARS-CoV-2 virus remains a threat, passengers are allowed to enjoy pre-pandemic normality, including the freedom to eat and drink in restaurants or rest by the pool without wearing a mask. The scene of tourists enjoying sunbathing and relaxing by the crowded pool. “After a serious year of implementing the restrictive rules, we think we have the right to rest, relax for a week,” Stefania Battistoni (39), a teacher in Italy, told AP. This single mother drove overnight to bring her two sons and mother from Bolzano to the port, on this trip. On the Grandiosa, passengers have the opportunity to enjoy activities that have been largely closed in Italy and Europe over the past year: theaters, restaurants, duty-free shopping and live music at the shops. bar. “The outing excursion is the best mental health option for our family after a year of limited, shutdown,” said Federico Marzocchi, who joins his wife and 10-year-old son Matteo, said. In the meantime, the rest of Italy is back in full shutdown this Easter in an attempt to reduce the outbreak of the disease. In addition, the government has imposed a 5-day quarantine order on people entering from other EU countries to prevent tourists who want to travel to Italy to relax. Trouble from the yachts The pandemic has severely reduced the number of passengers on board cruise ships, from a record 30 million people in 2019 to about 350,000 people since July 2020, according to Cruise Lines International (CLIA) – major marine tourism association best of the world. Currently, there are less than 20 yachts in operation globally. The MSC Grandiosa is currently the only ship in service in the world. According to independent consultancy Bermello Ajamii & Partners, only 23 cases of Covid-19 have appeared on board since the industry re-started in the summer of 2020, with an infection rate for passengers of 0.006. %. The European tourism industry is looking to reopen next spring, from April onwards. However, some critics point out that travel companies should take advantage of this long break to solve problems related to the working and working environment in the industry. “Travel agencies could have used this ‘Covid-19 vacation’ to address their negative impacts on public health and the environment,” says Jim Ace, from the group that works for Stand Earth environment, said. “Every big yacht uses the cheapest and dirtiest burning fuel available. They are large, polluting the air and water and contribute to climate change. They are toxic to the port environment and spread disease. They exploit the workers and put the passengers in danger, ”said Ace.

For Sonia Philipse, the owner of a restaurant in Amsterdam, the absence of crowds makes her city more peaceful and beautiful than ever before. “At this point, we are looking forward to the return of tourists. But I think there was a time when people were really happy that the city was so quiet, ”Philipse said. Amsterdam’s red light district before and after the outbreak of Covid-19. Over the years, Amsterdam has tried to reconcile becoming a vibrant international hub without affecting residents’ lives and not ignoring the inherent freedom and popularity. Now, with the number of tourists still meager, the leaders of Amsterdam are trying to put new restrictions on three important issues: short-term renting, sex tourism and selling marijuana to traveler. This is all to ensure that the “ingrained” problems stemming from tourism no longer arise when tourists return. The above measures make the Netherlands one of the pioneering countries in Europe to adopt a practical approach to tourism management. However, even as many locals enjoy the peaceful Amsterdam atmosphere, some disagree with the city’s strategies. Need to change Complaints from the people of Amsterdam started to rise up in 2013, when tourism fully recovered from the 2008 financial crisis. Locals lament that tourists are noisy and disruptive in the city center, disrespecting prostitutes, short-term renting a house that drives up property prices and controlling some of the most beautiful, historic areas of the city. city. “The tourist economy does more damage to locals than adds value,” said Geerte Udo, director of Amsterdam & Partners, a nonprofit that manages city tourism. We need to change everything in the city center if we want to bring balance to life, employment and renewal. The boats were deserted in central Amsterdam on a recent evening. Prior to the pandemic, city leaders came up with a number of measures to try to minimize problems stemming from tourism, including a ban on guided tours to Red Light Street, banning visitors New hotels in the city center, increased tourism taxes, banned new shops serving tourists. Since 2014, Amsterdam has stopped promoting itself as a destination in new overseas markets. Instead, the city’s marketing department guided and managed all visitors to the city. However, even with those measures, tourism continues to grow. In 2019, articles criticized the surge in tourist arrivals in Amsterdam, Venice and Barcelona as prime examples of over-tourism in Europe. Sex, cannabis and “monoculture” Since the outbreak of the pandemic, leaders of Amsterdam, led by mayor Femke Halsema, have continued to push for tourism regulation, focusing on Red Light Street – the ancient area of ​​central Amsterdam and the magnet attracts tourists. On a typical Saturday night before, Red Light Street blows young men from bar to bar, be it entering sex shops, cafes or staring at the flower girl is showing off her figure by the window. In a letter to the city council in July 2019, Mayor Femke Halsema said: “The public spaces dominated by businesses are mostly rape, drugs and alcohol. The number of tourists is constantly increasing, depraved behavior, shrinking retail structure, rising property prices, commercialization of public spaces and crime control all require measures ” . In addition, Ms. Halsema proposed four scenarios for the future of sex work in Red Light Street (prostitution is legal and regulated in the Netherlands). One is the transfer of all sex workers to “prostitution hotels” elsewhere in the city. However, the proposal was not fully approved. An employee stood outside a cafe on the Red Light Street. Another interesting proposal from the mayor’s office would prevent visitors from buying marijuana at cafes in Amsterdam, which are concentrated in Red Light Street. Last summer, in the face of complaints, the city issued a complete ban on all short-term rental services in three downtown districts, including the Red Light Street. Victor Everhardt, the deputy mayor of Amsterdam, said the measures are in line with the practical Dutch approach to solving the problems. However, some of the proposed measures are also controversial. Irina, a spokesman for PROUD, a coalition of about 300 prostitutes across the Netherlands, said the idea of ​​moving prostitutes away from Red Light Street was widely opposed. “The problem is not with prostitutes. We have lived in one area for centuries. The problem is that the number of tourists coming to Amsterdam is booming. They come for many reasons, ”she said. Irina added that instead of focusing on prostitutes, the government should have more police on the streets, while at the same time increasing enforcement of current regulations against urination, drunkenness and public disorder. plus. “Prostitutes are being seen as scapegoats, along with cafes, for causing problems that they never did,” she said. Royal Palace on March 26. The square, which is bustling with tourists, has been deserted since the pandemic broke out. Similarly, the mayor’s recent proposal to ban cafes in Amsterdam from selling cannabis to tourists was also opposed. Historically, tourists and locals have frequented the city’s 167 licensed cafes to relax, socialize, play board games and smoke marijuana – classified for fish use. people in the Netherlands. Joachim Helms, cafe owner and spokesperson for the Association of Dutch Cannabis Retailers, said the proposed ban would force visitors to buy cannabis on the street. That could cause them to be taken advantage of, as well as damage the reputation of Amsterdam. Roy Van Kempen (31 years old), marketing director living in Amsterdam since 2008, said: “Paris has the Eiffel Tower. We have a Red Light District. I really didn’t want any disturbance in the city, ”he said. Irina, Helms, Van Kempen and many others in Amsterdam agree that the city center has a big problem: A “monoculture” tourism has taken root and residents are being pushed out. Businesses and services that used to serve locals (high-end bakeries, butcher shops …) have been replaced by jewelry shops, ice cream parlors and take-away waffles … mainly aimed at tourists. Meanwhile, rising housing prices (partly due to the development of Airbnb and other rental platforms) have left many locals unable to afford to stay in the city center. “This monoculture issue has come to the fore in the past year,” said Geerte Udo, adding that she was influenced by the feeling of desolation in the city center during the pandemic. , especially compared to other areas of Amsterdam. “This really opened my eyes. There are not enough people living and working in the city center to regain the liveliness when tourists are gone, ”said Udo.

Before the penalty, the price of the two express delivery items was around 1 yuan this year, which is lower than the industry-recognized cost price of 1.4 yuan per ticket. Chen Tao said, “Now, the price of each order of Jitu and Best has risen to 1.5 yuan and 1.6 yuan. The price is not superior, and the service can’t keep up. We don’t have to.”

Behind the fines of Jitu and Best is the raging price war in the express delivery industry, and Yiwu is the region where the price war is most brutal. The Sino-Singapore Jingwei client previously reported that The express price here was once as low as 80 cents per order. But the impact of the price war is not limited to Yiwu, but radiates across the country. At the end, both the courier and the consumer felt the “adverse reaction” brought about by the price war.

New latitude and longitude in the data map

Extreme Rabbit and Best increased their prices after being fined and were abandoned by their partners

Recently, hot spots in the express delivery industry have emerged frequently. In addition to SF Express’s claim that it expected a huge loss of 900 million to 1.1 billion yuan in the first quarter, it also caused concern that on April 9, the Yiwu Post Office punished two express delivery companies, Jitu and Best, for low-price dumping. Some of the distribution centers of these two express delivery companies in Yiwu were also suspended for rectification.

On April 14th, a salesperson in the Yiwu area of ​​Jitu revealed to a reporter from China-Singapore Jingwei that Jitu has four or five distribution centers in Yiwu. Currently, only one of them has been suspended and can be shipped normally without being affected by penalties. “ Now the lowest price of Extreme Rabbit is 1.5 yuan per order, and the above control is very strict, but before the penalty is 1.2 yuan per order, 1.3 yuan. ”

Chen Tao runs a cloud warehouse with a storage area of ​​100,000 square meters in Yiwu. Yuncang can be simply understood as a third-party organization that provides services such as packaging, shipping, and storage to businesses, especially small businesses.

Chen Tao revealed that the price of Jitu before the penalty was 1 yuan per order, which is also the “regular price” of Jitu after the Spring Festival. “Yiwu Post Bureau requires that the unit price of each express company shall not be less than 1.4 yuan, as long as the price of the face order is found to be less than 1.4 yuan, it will be sealed up, whether it is Yuncang or Jitu’s own channels, they dare not report low prices, even if it is No business.”

Under normal circumstances, Yuncang will cooperate with multiple express companies. Chen Tao introduced that, at present, their Yuncang expresses all express delivery except Jitu and Baishi, mainly through YTO. “The quantity of several thousand orders per day, the product weighs several hundred grams, I can give you a price of 1.5 yuan per order. This includes packaging and packaging costs, in fact, the logistics cost is less than 1.4 yuan, we also have some means. If the amount is large and stable in the later stage, there can be some room for it, such as another 5 cents or 1 cent cheaper.” Chen Tao introduced.

Regarding why not to be an extremely rabbit, a hundred, Chen Tao explained that “the two delivery speeds are slow, which affects the ratings of merchants and stores, and customer service spends a lot of time on handling logistics complaints; more importantly, after being fined, the price of Jitu and Best has also increased, which is also 1.5 yuan per order. It’s not cost-effective to use them.”

Another person in charge of a Yuncang Wang in Yiwu revealed to a reporter from Sino-Singapore Jingwei, “There is no express delivery less than 1.4 yuan in Yiwu now. Yuantong, Shentong, Best, Yunda, etc. are 1.6 yuan per order within 300 grams, and the packaging fee is for express bags. An additional 3 hairs and an additional 5 hairs for the carton. Before being punished, the minimum per order for Extreme Rabbit is one yuan, and the minimum for Best is 1.15 yuan per order. Currently I am not doing Extreme Rabbit, and the price of Extreme Rabbit has also increased after being fined, which is not cost-effective. One piece of five or six no one uses Extreme Rabbit.”

As to why Jitu and Best could operate at a price far below the cost price, Chen Tao and the above-mentioned person in charge of Wang agreed that the “killer” is a “subsidy.” “This is more obvious in Jitu. In order to grab market share and order volume, Jitu not only subsidizes merchants, but also subsidizes franchisees.” The person in charge surnamed Wang said.

The above-mentioned Jitu Yiwu regional business staff also confirmed the existence of subsidies to reporters from China-Singapore Jingwei. However, he said that he is not clear about the amount of subsidy for each order. “For regional franchisees, there will be subsidies for completing a certain amount of orders, and the company has established a reward level.”

According to recent media reports, Jitu has completed a US$1.8 billion financing, led by Boyu Capital to invest US$580 million, while Sequoia Capital and Hillhouse also followed suit, with a post-investment valuation of US$7.8 billion. In early April, there were media reports that Jitu plans to conduct an IPO in the United States with a scale of more than $1 billion. However, Jitu did not comment on the above news.

The price war continues, couriers and consumers are “very injured”

Yiwu’s express delivery price war has been around for a long time. Public information shows that Best Huitong launched the “average price sales” strategy in Yiwu in 2013, breaking the balance of the express delivery price market. This trick is very effective, and “four links and one reach” have to adopt a follow-up strategy.

As a result, Yiwu has become a national depression for express delivery prices. For a time, there was a “slaughter price” of “80 cents per order, express delivery nationwide”.

A local business told reporters from Sino-Singapore Jingwei that such a price is basically a loss. But if the price is not reduced, it means that its market share will be occupied by other express companies.

In October 2020, the data released by the Ministry of Transport mentioned that Yiwu’s current express delivery business volume ranks first in the country. In March 2021, Yiwu Post Office disclosed that in January and February alone, express delivery companies in Yiwu completed more than 1.1 billion express orders, a year-on-year increase of 154.6%.

New latitude and longitude in the data map

Although the situation of “8 hairs nationwide” is no longer seen in Yiwu, many industry insiders revealed to the Zhongxin Jingwei reporter that even though the lowest price of Yiwu Express now comes to 1.5 yuan and 1.6 yuan per order, because this price includes packaging , Packing costs, the actual cost left for express transportation is less than 1.4 yuan, and the price war continues.

The price war is also intuitively reflected in the monthly single ticket revenue announced by listed express companies. According to data released by the State Postal Administration in March, the average unit price of the express delivery industry in January and February of 2021 decreased by 20.2% year-on-year, and the revenue per ticket of other members of the “Tongda Department” of Yunda, Yuantong, and Shentong decreased year-on-year in January and February. The amounts were 24.2%, 15.6%, and 19.7% respectively.

The “adverse reaction” brought by the express price war to the end of the logistics is obvious.

Chen Tao revealed that since the end of the Chinese New Year, the express delivery of Jitu and Best from Yiwu to many places across the country has been suspended. “Currently, Jitu is suspended in parts of 17 provinces and cities, and Best is part of 23 provinces and cities. Areas stop shipping.” Chen Tao explained that for normal express shipments out of Yiwu, the delivery fee at the end outlets is 1 yuan per order, but when the price of Jitu and Best is a few cents per order, the delivery fee is only 3 per order. Dime, many outlets will not accept Jitu and Best express mails from Yiwu.

According to a table provided by Chen Tao, since the Spring Festival, Best Express shipments from Yiwu to many regions across the country have been suspended, such as the Economic Development Zone in Hefei City, Anhui Province, Shushan District, Feixi County, and Binzhou City, Shandong Province. Five areas in the urban area, etc., and the reasons for the suspension of distribution were “abnormal outlets and severe express delivery” except for the impact of the epidemic.

The above-mentioned person in charge surnamed Wang also told the China-Singapore Jingwei reporter that Baishi and Jitu do have areas to stop shipping, “the outlets do not accept shipments from Yiwu because of the low cost.”

New latitude and longitude in the data map

According to a reporter from China-Singapore Jingwei, Under normal circumstances, a courier earns 1 yuan per order, a skilled courier can deliver about 200 orders a day, and a novice can deliver about 100 orders a day. According to Chen Tao, “The delivery fee for Jitu and Best Express from Yiwu is only 3 cents per order”, which means that the courier delivers the same amount of express, but the income is reduced by one third.

However, the above-mentioned Jitu Yiwu regional business staff said, At present, Jitu has only failed to achieve coverage in a minority position in the country, and there is no such thing as a suspension of distribution. China-Singapore Jingwei reporters called Best Yiwu Nanxiazhu branch several times on the 15th for verification, and no one answered the manuscript as of press time.

For consumers, this “adverse reaction” is directly reflected in the failure of express delivery, no notification, slow delivery, and so on.

Recently, Mr. Tao in Fengtai District, Beijing, without receiving a call or SMS notification from the courier, accidentally discovered that he had a package delivered by a certain express delivery that had been signed for, and the signee indicated “door”, but Mr. Tao did not arrive home. After finding the package, I contacted the courier and learned that the delivery address was Mr. Tao’s previous address.

There are not a few express-related complaints on the Black Cat complaint platform. For example, the keyword search results for “express delivery without notification” were 885, and the keyword search results for “express delivery without notification” were 218. Among them, there are many complaints such as “delivering the courier to the express supermarket without my consent” and “the courier directly releases the delivery station without notifying the customer during the delivery of the courier”.

An insider of a courier company told a reporter from China-Singapore Jingwei that the courier did not get the consent of the recipient, filling in the signer as “door” or placing the parcel at the door without authorization. This is an irregular delivery. The platform will respond to the express after receiving a complaint. Punishable by the officer.

When will the express price war cease?

Zhao Xiaomin, an express logistics expert and CEO of Guanshuo Enterprise Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., said in an interview with a reporter from China-Singapore Jingwei that a long-term price war will bring a vicious circle that will damage consumers and couriers. “Price wars will inevitably bring about fluctuations in express delivery outlets, which means that the end of express delivery is unstable. The direct response is the decline in the income of the couriers and the decline in service quality, and ultimately the loss of users.” Zhao Xiaomin said.

When will the price war end? CITIC Securities predicted in a report that the fierce price war will continue throughout 2021. “Before the general pattern of the industry is determined, any price truce will prove to be invalid.”

Lai Meisong, chairman of Zhongtong Express, said at the end of 2020 that with the progress of the differentiation of express delivery companies, the “price war” will slow down and even an inflection point will appear. As for when the turning point will come, Lai Meisong believes that it will still depend on the market input of leading companies’ production capacity, but “this point of time will not wait too long.”

New latitude and longitude in the data map

Zhao Xiaomin predicts that the price war in the express delivery industry will come to an end at the end of the second quarter of 2021. “It is mainly based on the analysis of the changes in the market share of express delivery companies. At present, there is no greater improvement. At the same time, the instability of terminal outlets and couriers caused by price wars has seriously affected the user experience.” Zhao Xiaomin said, “Price wars At a certain stage, there will be a critical point. For example, express delivery companies continue to cut prices, and business volume does not rise but decline; for example, the number of outlets fluctuates more and more, and the loss of control is a sign of the arrival of the critical point of the price war.” China-Singapore Jingwei APP)

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Vietnam Expo is the largest international trade fair held since 1991 with the largest scale in Vietnam. This is a key trade promotion event hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, and also an opportunity for Viet Au Business Association to seek partners, especially through the role of the Association in coordination with The Russian Trade Promotion Agency organizes a program to directly connect import and export trade promotion right at this fair.

Businessmen of the Vietnam-Europe Association take souvenir photos with Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai

This year’s fair attracted 320 exhibitors with 300 exhibition booths, including promotion organizations and business communities from Cuba, Russia, Germany, Japan, Korea, China and Vietnam. ..

Many booths of members of the Viet Au International Entrepreneur Association were displayed at Vietnam Expo 2021, in the fields related to supermarket chains, retail chains, consumer goods and sports distribution agents, import and export of furniture, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, petroleum, metallurgy, communication, food …

The booth of the member of Viet Au International Business Association was honored to be visited by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai and many guests and business community. This is also an opportunity for the Vietnam Au Business Association to introduce more deeply about its Export Vietnam Product Gallery at 11 Le Hong Phong, Hanoi.

The booth of the member of Viet Au International Business Association was honored to be visited by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai and many guests and business community.

It is known that Vietnam Expo 2021 pioneers the application of an exhibition model combining traditional booths and “remote booths” to flexibly approach, when obstacles caused by international businesses do not. to come to Vietnam, while the demand for trade continues to increase.