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Michelle Khoo is the leader of the Deloitte Center for The Edge Southeast Asia. With over a decade of experience in advising business and government leaders on long-term strategies, Khoo is passionate about shaping a more sustainable, fairer, and inclusive future in both physical and digital realms. Her work revolves around artificial intelligence, sustainability, metaverse, disruption, and innovation.

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Known for its “old man’s head” logo and elite gear, the Norwegian brand is relaunching with Topsports in China after a quiet first run.

The “Nordic Arc’teryx” returns to China, but will Norrona finally find its name?

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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The company aims to "absolutely dominate" the limited-service segment.

China's H World to add 9,000 hotels by 2030 in budget travel push

China&#8217;s H World to add 9,000 hotels by 2030 in budget travel push

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Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore adds Binance to its Investor Alert List. Its subsidiary Binance Asia Services can continue oeprations.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore adds Binance to its Investor Alert List

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As crypto traders struggle to sue Binance, the legal ramifications of exchange outages remain unclear.

As crypto traders struggle to sue Binance, the legal ramifications of exchange outages remain unclear

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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Highlighting events from China and the rest of Asia—organized by KrASIA and our partners—bringing regional insights to a global audience.

Register for a spot in the Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Hong Kong Demo Day. The event is open to startups in or planning to enter HK.

Register for a spot in the Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Hong Kong Demo Day

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The Uptake Daily Digest | State of play. China doesn't have a rating system for video games, but it's significantly cutting playtime for some gamers.

Daily Digest | State of play

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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Bukalapak's revenue grew 35% in 1H 2021 on the back of O2O business. Mitra Bukalapak contributed USD 20.3 million in revenue in 1H 2021.

Bukalapak's revenue grew 35% in 1H 2021 on the back of O2O business

Bukalapak&#8217;s revenue grew 35% in 1H 2021 on the back of O2O business

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Photo of Ayoconnect’s co-founders. From left to right: Alex Jatra (CFO), Jakob Rost (CEO), and Chiragh Kirpalani (COO). Adi Vora, co-founder and CTO of Ayoconnect, is not in the photo.

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Indonesian B2B fintech developer AyoConnect raises USD 10 million to advance open finance. AyoConnect has more than 100 clients.

Indonesian B2B fintech developer AyoConnect raises USD 10 million to advance open finance

The Uptake Daily Digest | Do you know where your data is? There's no telling where and how your information is stored when you use free apps.

Daily Digest | Do you know where your data is?

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Ovo is the most used and most popular e-wallet platform, according to the report.