In this episode of the Tech Strategy podcast, Jeffrey Towson interviews Vincent Yang, CEO of JD Central Thailand. They discuss the challenges and opportunities for Chinese e-commerce giants to expand internationally, such as the need to adapt to local cultures and regulations. Yang also shares his insights on the future of new retail in Asia, which he sees as a key trend that will shape the way people shop in the region.
In Part 1, I summarized my visit to a media event at JD Central (JDC) Thailand. And I teed up some of the difficulties for Chinese ecommerce giants trying to go international, especially in Southeast Asia. After the media event, I sat down with JD Central CEO Vincent Yang, which turned out to be a […]
Last week, I attended a media event at JD Central in Bangkok. And I interviewed CEO Vincent Yang. This is JD’s joint venture with Central Retail, one of Thailand largest retailers. Note: This is one of JD’s two initiatives in Southeast Asia. The other is in Indonesia. It was a pretty interesting experience for a […]