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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

From underground mining to quality inspection, Casbot’s machines target environments where traditional automation falls short.

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

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

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How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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Koitake, the IP-driven toy unit under Alibaba’s Hujing business, has been phased out as the tech giant shifts its attention to higher-margin verticals.

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Fosun and Ant Financial's parent, Alibaba, have also invested in Babytree Group, China's leading online parenting firm.

Exclusive | Alibaba and Fosun are about to invest into theAsianparent, SEA's Babytree

Exclusive | Alibaba and Fosun are about to invest into theAsianparent, SEA&#8217;s Babytree

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The firm is also planning to launch in one more city outside of Singapore in the second half of the year

Lazada folds online grocer RedMart into its own app

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The line between offline channels and e-tailers are getting blurred.

What 2019 holds for Southeast Asia's e-commerce sector

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Shenzhen-based Hive Box said that a total of 2.5 billion parcels were picked up via its smart lockers located within communities in 100+ cities around

Shenzhen-based Hive Box says 5% of all parcels delivered by couriers in China end up in its smart lockers

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Jack Ma, Alibaba's high profile co-founder and chairman, touted his vision of a better and more inclusive globalisation on the stage of the annual World

Jack Ma touts a more ‘inclusive’ hence better globalisation at Davos

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

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The drone delivered a 10kg package of backpacks and books to an Islamic school in West Java.

JD warms Indonesia up to drone deliveries with first government-endorsed test flight

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The new regulation will take effect on April 1, 2019

Deciphering Indonesia's e-commerce tax polemic

Deciphering Indonesia&#8217;s e-commerce tax polemic

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

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This is a big move for JD as it legalizes online diagnosis and for the first time extends public medical insurance benefits online.

JD.com is revolutionizing health services in founder's hometown

JD.com is revolutionizing health services in founder&#8217;s hometown

South Korean Mirae Asset-Naver Asia Growth Fund joins the round as financial and strategical investor.

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Lazada folds online grocer RedMart into its own app

What 2019 holds for Southeast Asia’s e-commerce sector

Shenzhen-based Hive Box says 5% of all parcels delivered by couriers in China end up in its smart lockers

Jack Ma touts a more ‘inclusive’ hence better globalisation at Davos

JD warms Indonesia up to drone deliveries with first government-endorsed test flight

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