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

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Long viewed as conservative, IDG’s investment in Luckin Coffee drew skepticism at the time.

IDG’s Luckin gamble, and how the cautious giant learned to take risks

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

The V3.2 lineup marks a push for parity with Western rivals while cutting compute costs through novel architectural design.

DeepSeek takes aim at GPT-5 and Gemini 3 with latest AI models

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

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

Bukalapak

Bukalapak's users will be able to choose credit cards from various banks including BRI, Bank Mega, and Citi.

Bukalapak launches credit card application service through partnership with Cermati

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Perfios seeks to expand to the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia

Warburg Pincus leads a USD 50 million funding round in an Indian fintech company

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Priya Pradeep

The startup will reportedly be shutting down its operations in Indonesia.

GoBear’s two co-founders reportedly step down

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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

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Tech companies vying to be the next banks are facing trust issues

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

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

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

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Tech-savvy upstarts race for Singapore digital banking licenses

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will issue up to five new digital bank licenses, which will include non-bank players.

Alibaba’s Ant Financial may apply for digital banking license in Singapore

These fintech startups optimize technology to facilitate financial inclusion in diverse countries.

The underdogs of Southeast Asia's fintech scene: Early Stage

The underdogs of Southeast Asia&#8217;s fintech scene: Early Stage

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Thu Huong Le

The fund says it is in active diligence with a few companies in the region.

CreditEase's fintech fund eyeing Southeast Asian companies

CreditEase&#8217;s fintech fund eyeing Southeast Asian companies

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OVO will offer investment products, given that the payments market is now mature.

Indonesian e-wallet player Ovo to expand its financial offerings, president director says

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