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How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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What began in a college dorm as a doomed swordsman’s story has evolved into one of China’s most anticipated game titles.

From Rainblood to Phantom Blade Zero: The origins and rise of S-Game

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Forecasts for Vietnam, Taiwan and Singapore have been revised higher despite tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Asia's growth outlook brightens, though trade uncertainties linger: ADB

Asia&#8217;s growth outlook brightens, though trade uncertainties linger: ADB

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

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

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

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

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

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Focusing on transport, dining, payments, and cross-border travel, AlipayHK wants to evolve into a platform that quietly handles the rhythms of daily life.

“We aspire to become Hong Kong’s superapp,” says AlipayHK CEO Venetia Lee

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The share of cash transactions is expected to drop from 47% in 2019 to 14% by 2027.

Asia goes cashless as countries push for digital payments

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The Chinese fintech giant has opened its first Middle East office and will roll out Antom, its cross-border payment solution, this year.

Ant International sets up in Riyadh, bringing Antom to Saudi businesses

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With its market share shrinking, Alipay is banking on the tap-to-pay feature to reignite growth.

Can Alipay’s NFC push with “Tap!” disrupt QR code payments?

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

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What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

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Efforts with Saudi Arabia, Thailand and more pave way for cheaper transfers.

China explores cross-border uses for digital yuan in new trial

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WorldFirst's enhanced solutions underscore its commitment to facilitating international growth for businesses, irrespective of size, scope, or geographical location.

WorldFirst upgrades payment and financial solutions to better serve merchants venturing overseas

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

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

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

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

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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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Tencent’s latest update to WeChat Pay targets an improved mobile payment experience for foreign visitors to China. How does it compare to Alipay?

Tencent updates WeChat Pay to facilitate easier payments for foreign visitors

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The industry is aiming to start mutual use of QR code payment systems in Southeast Asia and India by Expo 2025 Osaka.

Japan to collaborate on Chinese payment services with joint QR code

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Under the new structure, Ant International, OceanBase, and Ant Digital Technologies will function as independent subsidiaries.