Food delivery

China’s booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system

2026-07-07T01:17:37.000Z
Earlier in the year, Uber said it planned to expand its food delivery business into seven new European markets.

Uber pauses Europe food delivery expansion as it pursues Delivery Hero deal: FT

2026-07-05T05:32:53.000Z
For years, China’s delivery industry attracted those who knew they could earn more than in factory jobs, or who wanted easy cash while awaiting better opportunities.
THE BOTTOM LINE

China’s delivery drivers are its most obvious underclass

2026-06-03T10:15:00.000Z
WhyQ has its origins in the experiences of co-founders Rishabh Singhvi (left) and Varun Saraf, who were weary of the lack of vegetarian options in corporate catering.

Food delivery platform WhyQ brings AI into its corporate catering niche

2026-05-27T09:27:52.000Z
Uber on May 18 disclosed it had boosted its stake in Frankfurt-listed Delivery Hero.

Uber explores Delivery Hero takeover to fight DoorDash globally: sources

2026-05-23T07:42:35.000Z
Major tech players are required to align pay based on labour intensity, curb excessive commissions and improve working conditions.

China formalises labour rules for gig workers on online platforms

2026-04-26T23:15:04.000Z
Authorities have stepped up scrutiny of the sector, repeatedly warning the most aggressive contenders to ensure the interests of merchants and consumers.

China fines Alibaba, PDD for food delivery business failures

2026-04-20T02:37:15.000Z
Grab is targeting to complete the migration of users, merchants and drivers to its app by early 2027.

Grab to buy foodpanda’s Taiwan business for US$600 million

2026-03-23T07:23:44.000Z
Aspex said Delivery Hero was less profitable than rivals.

Delivery Hero investor Aspex calls on CEO to step up turnaround or face ouster

2026-03-13T11:47:12.000Z