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With a localized strategy and China-tested tech, Yup is expanding credit access across emerging markets in the region.

Can Yup become Southeast Asia’s answer to Nubank?

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The UK grocer is testing a hybrid “Iceland Lab” concept to see if its icy staples can stand out in a hotly competitive market.

Can Iceland crack China’s frozen food market?

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ZuBlu has grown its resort partner network and member community despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scuba diving platform ZuBlu raises USD 1 million seed funding led by Wavemaker Partners

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This investment also marks JD.com's foray into the tourism industry, which is being hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Consumers aim to save more and spend less in the future after experiencing the economic turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The five-day holiday will be the first “mini peak season” this year, according to a report by Trip.com.

Record tourist numbers since COVID-19 expected for China’s Labor Day, boosting hopes for domestic tourism recovery

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Startups have proved vulnerable to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Despite China's tech giants' support, these promising startups have failed to survive the coronavirus pandemic

Despite China&#8217;s tech giants&#8217; support, these promising startups have failed to survive the coronavirus pandemic

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Companies cut marketing and halt expansion to stay afloat.

Southeast Asian startups tighten belt as coronavirus hits revenue

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Civil aviation in China experienced over a 50% decrease year-on-year in traffic during April, while travel on roads increased by 21.9% year-on-year.

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KEY STAT | China&#8217;s public transportation system shows signs of recovery after months of shutdown

The board of online classifieds marketplace 58.com plans to evaluate the proposed transaction.

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Scuba diving platform ZuBlu raises USD 1 million seed funding led by Wavemaker Partners

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KEY STAT | Chinese consumption predicted to fall in post-coronavirus era

Record tourist numbers since COVID-19 expected for China’s Labor Day, boosting hopes for domestic tourism recovery

Despite China’s tech giants’ support, these promising startups have failed to survive the coronavirus pandemic

Southeast Asian startups tighten belt as coronavirus hits revenue

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