Category: Newsletter

E-Commerce in 2026: Why Global Entrepreneurs Can’t Afford to Wait
If trade once depended on physical infrastructure, today it runs on e-commerce platforms. E-commerce and digitally delivered services are now among the fastest-growing segments of the global economy, expanding significantly faster than GDP itself[1]. Business e-commerce sales grew nearly 60% between 2016 and 2022 to reach about $27 trillion globally, reshaping how companies access international…
French Tech Shanghai Launches Its First-Ever AI Hackathon, Bringing Corporate Innovation to Center Stage
Shanghai, January 2026, the French Tech Shanghai is taking a decisive step forward in the local innovation landscape with the launch of its first-ever AI Hackathon, scheduled for January 16–17, 2026. Designed as a 24-hour marathon of creativity and execution, the event will gather more than 200 participants to tackle real-world artificial intelligence challenges alongside major international corporations. In…

French Tech Shanghai: Where Founders Meet Growth, Ideas Meet Action, and Innovation Finds a Home in China
In a city known for its speed, scale, and innovation, building a company in Shanghai offers as many opportunities as it does questions. For French-speaking entrepreneurs and tech founders in China, one key question emerges early on: Where can I find the right people, resources, and support to grow here? That’s where French Tech Shanghai…

Tech for Good, Tech for Impact: La French Tech Shanghai Returns with Purpose
July 10, 2025 After several years of pandemic-related pause, La French Tech Shanghai made a powerful return to the scene on June 26th with its flagship event: Tech for Good, Tech for Impact. More than a simple gathering, this event was a statement of purpose is to reconnect, to inspire, and to elevate the role of…


