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

In China’s far west, the startup is developing modular robots designed to operate in harsh outdoor environments.

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

The new 1% tax will be implemented from April 2020.

India implements additional tax on businesses selling on e-commerce marketplaces

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Indonesian e-commerce firm Blibli launches first cashless offline store

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Walmart-owned Flipkart may take over parent company&#8217;s India wholesale business

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

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Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

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Short-video apps are taking over Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent as the biggest spenders on the holiday campaign.

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Alibaba has been trying to tap into India’s rapidly growing mobile-first users.

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Lazada&#8217;s chief strategist on dominating Southeast Asian e-commerce in the long run

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Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

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Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

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

JD.com

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

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Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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