SYDNEY, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 2017 by a Chinese international student Kelu LIU, HungryPanda has evolved from a niche delivery service into a global platform operating in more than ten countries, serving over six million users worldwide. In Australia, HungryPanda is more than a food delivery app—it is a cultural bridge, a business enabler, and a valued partner within diverse local communities.
Bringing Culture to the Table
For international students, first-generation migrants, and Australians with an appetite for authentic Asian cuisine, HungryPanda offers more than just meals. It delivers cultural familiarity, connection, and discovery. Unlike mainstream platforms, HungryPanda is deeply attuned to the nuances of Asian food culture—where meals are often shared, stories are told over soup, and every dish carries emotional and historical weight.
Through its curated merchant networks and culturally tailored offerings—ranging from traditional hotpot to regional snacks and festival foods—HungryPanda helps users across Australia access tastes of home while introducing new audiences to the richness of Asian culinary heritage.
Supporting Small Businesses and Local Communities
HungryPanda collaborates with thousands of Asian-owned restaurants and grocery stores across cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide. The platform provides more than logistical support; it offers hands-on help with digital transformation, packaging compliance, and promotional strategy.
Projects like the "Panda Bento" initiative—a series of custom-designed meal combos tailored for takeaway and delivery—have empowered local merchants to boost efficiency and tap into a broader customer base. By offering competitive commission rates and multilingual onboarding support, HungryPanda has become a trusted partner for many small businesses in Australia's food and beverage sector.
Sustained Growth, Strong Community Impact
Despite the global challenges faced by the delivery sector in recent years, HungryPanda has demonstrated steady year-on-year growth:
- 2020–2021: +81%
- 2021–2022: +69%
- 2022–2023: +27%
- 2023–2024: +38%
This resilience is driven by the company's unique positioning—combining local cultural expertise with global operational strength. In Australia, HungryPanda's tailored approach has enabled it to reach both city centres and culturally underserved suburbs, helping expand access to authentic Asian cuisine while stimulating local economic activity.
A Platform for Cultural Exchange and Inclusion
Beyond food delivery, HungryPanda is playing an increasingly active role in cultural exchange and social connection. The platform regularly sponsors multicultural festivals, collaborates with universities and community organisations, and champions initiatives such as International Rider Appreciation Day to recognise the essential contributions of frontline workers.
Its multilingual interface (including English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese) supports accessibility for diverse users, further strengthening its mission to make Asian food culture approachable and celebrated across backgrounds.
In recent years, HungryPanda has amplified Chinese and broader Asian culture through storytelling campaigns, seasonal food features, and offline community engagement—from Lunar New Year events in Sydney to Mid-Autumn Festival activities in Melbourne.
Looking Ahead: Expanding Cultural Access for All
As HungryPanda enters its next phase of development in Australia, the company is committed to expanding its service model to engage other culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Plans are underway to incorporate more offerings from Southeast Asian, South Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisines, working with emerging minority-owned restaurants and grocery suppliers.
By deepening engagement with multicultural councils and grassroots organisations, HungryPanda aims to co-create new delivery experiences that resonate with different migrant groups—honouring their culinary traditions while helping small businesses scale in a digital-first economy.
A Broader Mission
As the world grows more interconnected yet culturally complex, HungryPanda is redefining what a food delivery platform can be. It is not just about convenience, but about cultivating understanding, preserving heritage, and fostering belonging.
From helping new migrants feel at home to enabling cultural exploration for locals, HungryPanda is turning everyday meals into meaningful moments of connection—one delivery at a time.
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HungryPanda: More Than a Delivery App -- A Cultural Connector and Community Partner
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- Executive Chair Chung emphasizes customer-focused transformation and ecosystem strengthening to navigate evolving market dynamics and lead new industry standards
- Presents strategic priorities, including agile decision-making, ecosystem competitiveness, and bold collaboration with diverse partners
- Executives discuss AI internalization, digital transformation strategies, and business growth initiatives during candid roundtable with global employees
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During his new year remarks, Executive Chair Chung presented five key strategic priorities — customer-focused evolution, agile decision-making, ecosystem competitiveness, bold collaboration, and leading new industry standards — to navigate the evolving global landscape.
Driving Transformation Through Customer Focus
Executive Chair Chung opened by expressing gratitude to employees and customers, acknowledging 2025's unprecedented business environment changes while thanking employees for their exceptional performance and customers for their continued trust. He noted that 2026 will bring both headwinds and opportunities as the global business landscape continues to evolve rapidly.
Chung emphasized continuous transformation driven by customer insights. "When conditions get tough and competition fierce, our greatest strength will be our ability to continuously evolve by staying close to our customers," he said.
Specifically, he encouraged employees to take a moment and assess some fundamental questions: "Did we thoroughly reflect customers' perspectives in our products? Did we ever compromise in the process of planning or development? Can we confidently speak of our quality in front of customers? Through these questions, we can look back upon ourselves squarely and strive for progress, thereby keeping ourselves resilient against any challenges," he said.
Agile Decision-Making Through Direct Engagement
Executive Chair Chung welcomed transformation in work methods and leadership. "Leaders must step out into the field, engage directly with people, and understand the essence of situations firsthand," he said.
He emphasized the importance of speed and clarity in organizational operations. "Above all, what matters most is fast and clear communication, and agile decision-making that is free from formality. Let us work more efficiently," he said, highlighting that by fresh thinking of its approaches, the Group can continue to achieve innovation.
Building Competitive Advantage Through Ecosystem Strength
Executive Chair Chung reinforced the importance of ecosystem strength, noting that Group businesses such as vehicle and humanoid robot manufacturing each involve tens of thousands of components, requiring exceptional performance and quality across the entire production chain.
"The strength of our supply ecosystem directly amplifies our competitive advantage. Sustainable growth is possible only when the whole ecosystem stays healthy," he said.
Bold Collaboration for AI-Driven Transformation
Executive Chair Chung emphasized that as AI technology rapidly develops and competitive dynamics shift, the global manufacturing industry is undergoing a major transition. He highlighted the need to advance through bold collaboration with diverse partners in navigating this AI-driven transformation.
"Looking at the automotive market alone, we've entered an era where core product competitiveness is determined by AI capabilities," he noted. Chung emphasized that Hyundai Motor Group is rapidly building capabilities to compete at the highest level, leveraging world-class product design and manufacturing expertise, plus valuable data from manufacturing sites and user experiences.
He shared his strong belief in the Group's competitiveness in the physical AI field and how this will continue to grow to serve customers. "We possess world-class capabilities in the design and manufacturing of physical products. If we envision a bigger future and boldly expand collaboration with various partners to broaden the industrial ecosystem, I am confident we will deliver greater value to customers," he said.
More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Newsroom
- Executive Chair Chung emphasizes customer-focused transformation and ecosystem strengthening to navigate evolving market dynamics and lead new industry standards
- Presents strategic priorities, including agile decision-making, ecosystem competitiveness, and bold collaboration with diverse partners
- Executives discuss AI internalization, digital transformation strategies, and business growth initiatives during candid roundtable with global employees
SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (The Group) today shared its 2026 strategic vision with global employees, with Executive Chair Euisun Chung presenting priorities focused on continuous customer-focused transformation, strengthened ecosystem competitiveness, and AI-driven innovation to navigate evolving market dynamics and lead new industry standards.
During his new year remarks, Executive Chair Chung presented five key strategic priorities — customer-focused evolution, agile decision-making, ecosystem competitiveness, bold collaboration, and leading new industry standards — to navigate the evolving global landscape.
Driving Transformation Through Customer Focus
Executive Chair Chung opened by expressing gratitude to employees and customers, acknowledging 2025's unprecedented business environment changes while thanking employees for their exceptional performance and customers for their continued trust. He noted that 2026 will bring both headwinds and opportunities as the global business landscape continues to evolve rapidly.
Chung emphasized continuous transformation driven by customer insights. "When conditions get tough and competition fierce, our greatest strength will be our ability to continuously evolve by staying close to our customers," he said.
Specifically, he encouraged employees to take a moment and assess some fundamental questions: "Did we thoroughly reflect customers' perspectives in our products? Did we ever compromise in the process of planning or development? Can we confidently speak of our quality in front of customers? Through these questions, we can look back upon ourselves squarely and strive for progress, thereby keeping ourselves resilient against any challenges," he said.
Agile Decision-Making Through Direct Engagement
Executive Chair Chung welcomed transformation in work methods and leadership. "Leaders must step out into the field, engage directly with people, and understand the essence of situations firsthand," he said.
He emphasized the importance of speed and clarity in organizational operations. "Above all, what matters most is fast and clear communication, and agile decision-making that is free from formality. Let us work more efficiently," he said, highlighting that by fresh thinking of its approaches, the Group can continue to achieve innovation.
Building Competitive Advantage Through Ecosystem Strength
Executive Chair Chung reinforced the importance of ecosystem strength, noting that Group businesses such as vehicle and humanoid robot manufacturing each involve tens of thousands of components, requiring exceptional performance and quality across the entire production chain.
"The strength of our supply ecosystem directly amplifies our competitive advantage. Sustainable growth is possible only when the whole ecosystem stays healthy," he said.
Bold Collaboration for AI-Driven Transformation
Executive Chair Chung emphasized that as AI technology rapidly develops and competitive dynamics shift, the global manufacturing industry is undergoing a major transition. He highlighted the need to advance through bold collaboration with diverse partners in navigating this AI-driven transformation.
"Looking at the automotive market alone, we've entered an era where core product competitiveness is determined by AI capabilities," he noted. Chung emphasized that Hyundai Motor Group is rapidly building capabilities to compete at the highest level, leveraging world-class product design and manufacturing expertise, plus valuable data from manufacturing sites and user experiences.
He shared his strong belief in the Group's competitiveness in the physical AI field and how this will continue to grow to serve customers. "We possess world-class capabilities in the design and manufacturing of physical products. If we envision a bigger future and boldly expand collaboration with various partners to broaden the industrial ecosystem, I am confident we will deliver greater value to customers," he said.
More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Newsroom
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Presents 2026 Vision: Customer-Focused Transformation and AI-Driven Ecosystem Collaboration
