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Plus, Singapore Airlines (SIA) is packaging its airline loyalty programme KrisFlyer into a digital wallet. India’s largest online retailer Flipkart reported a 68% jump in losses.

Plus, Asia Law Network has expanded its Quick Consult service to Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and Indonesia. India will move to stamp out use of cryptocurrencies.

Plus, Vertex Ventures invests in Malaysia-based retail technology company StoreHub. Uber Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi will make his first visit to Asia next month 

Brick-and-mortar stores are pushed to embrace technologies.

China’s top bike-sharing startup appears to be undergoing cash woes.

News and features that prepare you for the upcoming new year, as well as a video that shows a simple version of Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak.

Plus, Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) plans to buy a majority stake in PT Bank Danamon Indonesia. Apple saw a 26% decrease in profit in the third quarter.

The company plans to use the proceeds to further improve its technology.