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Deals in brief: Respiree raises Series A funding, HeyMax expands with Krip acquisition, latest China deals, and more

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Cheaper funding and geopolitical tensions are boosting growth in yuan-denominated loans.

Chinese banks trim dollar lending to developing Asia

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ASEAN nations aim to diversify exports as shipments to the US show signs of slowing.

Trump tariffs push Indonesia, Thailand toward trade deals with EU

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Deals in brief: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more

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Deals in brief: East Ventures invests in Sxored, Shieldbase and Transcelestial raise funding, HeySara enters Hong Kong with ILS acquisition, and more

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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.

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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Alibaba’s Jiang Fan expects Taobao Shangou to reach RMB 1 trillion in transaction volume within three years.

As Singles’ Day nears, what’s expected of Taobao Shangou?

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Deals in brief: Accel backs Pave Bank, Endowus raises over USD 70 million, Hangry completes Series A5 round, and more

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Alpharithm launches AI Work platform to augment white-collar productivity

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