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US and Chinese players race to define how AI takes physical form.

From sci-fi to factory floors: Humanoid robots at the crossroads of technology, capital, and ambition

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

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Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

Luckin Coffee

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The fast-growing coffee chain hopes to woo the US market over and overcome skepticism of Chinese brands.

Luckin Coffee races into Starbucks' home turf with app-based strategy

Luckin Coffee races into Starbucks&#8217; home turf with app-based strategy

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Urban consumers in the country are increasingly using e-wallets to settle smaller payments.

Demand for e-wallet usage rises among Vietnamese consumers: survey

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Collectively acquiring basic financial knowledge can lead to massive payoffs in innovation.

Financial literacy can remedy sluggish growth in Malaysia’s internet economy, says analyst

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

Revenues from online entertainment and office collaboration saw a boost while the giant's fintech business declined.

Tencent Q4 revenue up 25%, but coronavirus expected to impact next quarter

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MatchMove is competing with the likes of Grab-Singtel, and Razer.

Singapore fintech firm MatchMove confirms digital banking bid

There are currently three platforms licensed by the country's Financial Services Authority.

Indonesia's equity crowdfunding platforms are turning ideas into ventures

Indonesia&#8217;s equity crowdfunding platforms are turning ideas into ventures

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With the fresh funds in its kitty, SmartCoin plans to double its user base to 10 million in the next one year.

Indian micro-lending startup SmartCoin bags USD 7 million from LGT Lightstone Aspada

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PolicyPal is the first graduate from the fintech regulatory sandbox of the Monetary Authority of .

Hong Kong's AMTD Group to acquire controlling stake in PolicyPal

Hong Kong&#8217;s AMTD Group to acquire controlling stake in PolicyPal

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

Alipay, a fintech platform by Ant Group, offers mobile payments, financial services, and e-commerce integrations, supporting transactions globally.

Alipay

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

Ant Group

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

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TransferWise will be able to tap into Alipay’s customer base, which includes more than 1.2 billion people worldwide.

TransferWise partners Alipay to enable money transfers to China

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Tech in Asia

The fintech stakeholder is cultivating a merchant-centric startup with Youtap Indonesia.

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