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Deep Robotics unveils DR02, the world’s first IP66-rated humanoid robot

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Four years in fintech and six million users later, Akulaku aims for a piece of Southeast Asia’s digital banking pie.

Fintech startup Akulaku advances on digital banking in Southeast Asia

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The Bengaluru incubator has mentored four startups so far, and plans to add six more by 2021.

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

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36Kr Chuhai and KrASIA successfully organized Globiz, a webinar aimed at shedding light on doing business in Southeast Asia.

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Indian digital lending market was USD 75 billion in size in 2018.

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