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

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

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The deal signals growing investor interest in emotionally responsive machines.

Didi invests in Anywit Robotics to push lifelike human-robot interaction

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Mastercard facilitates secure electronic payments, credit cards, and financial transactions across international markets.

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[Tuning In] Rama Sridhar from Mastercard on promoting financial inclusion and women in leadership

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Grab, Ant, and other heavyweights join drive for greater financial inclusion.

Singapore ushers ASEAN into new digital banking era

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

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Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

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Buka Investasi Bersama will launch four new products and has a target to serve 500,000 mutual funds investors on its platform in 2021.

Bukalapak fintech subsidiary sells 20% stake to Ashmore Indonesia

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

For the new digital banks, Singapore might be the launch pad for other markets in the region.

Singapore’s new digital banks will be operating at a loss for a long time, expert says

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Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

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How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

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Ride-hailing

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Both Grab and Gojek have refuted reports about a merger, but watchdogs, investors, merchants, and users all have thoughts on the matter.

Grab and Gojek may be forming Southeast Asia's most complex merger ever

Grab and Gojek may be forming Southeast Asia&#8217;s most complex merger ever

Shares in Singtel and Sea rise while banks drop after award of licenses.

Singapore digital bank winners surge on hopes for fintech growth

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

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

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

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

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How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

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An "offline wallet" function will enable mobile payments without the need to be connected to the internet.

China's digital yuan is tested for online shopping, as JD.com joins trial in Suzhou

China&#8217;s digital yuan is tested for online shopping, as JD.com joins trial in Suzhou

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

PhonePe, a digital wallet in India, enables UPI payments, money transfers, and merchant transactions through a user-friendly app.

PhonePe

Walmart has also led a funding of USD 700 million in PhonePe.

Flipkart spins off payment arm PhonePe to fuel future growth

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Anthony Sar shares his journey of starting Finnovasia and helping grow the Hong Kong fintech space to what it is today.

[Tuning In] Anthony Sar of Finnovasia on creating and changing the norm 

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