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Astra Agro Lestari, a major Indonesian palm oil company, has drawn flak from NGOs for failing to address key issues in its report on alleged violations by subsidiaries in Sulawesi.

Indonesian palm oil giant panned by activists over ‘independent’ probe into alleged violations

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Deals in brief: Thailand’s APX and Malaysia’s LiveIn secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Flexii, Tability, and Zeroe secure funding, ComfortDelGro acquires A2B to expand footprint in Australia, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

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

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RCBC boasts 5 million downloads of its AI-backed financial app.

Philippine fintech startups and old players jockey for digital banking

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Deals in brief: CYVN invests USD 2.2 billion in Nio, Riiid acquires Qualson, multiple China and India deals, and more

Recent trials of nature-based solutions offer hope for agriculture-focused Thailand in addressing climate change impacts, but there are obstacles hindering widespread adoption.

Can nature-based water management solutions aid Thailand in adapting more effectively to climate change?

Deals in brief: Neutura and Home Credit Indonesia secure funding, VMS Group launches 3Cap AGI Fund, multiple China, India, and Middle East deals, and more

Deals in brief: Fikra Ace announces winners of accelerator program, Bayanat and Yahsat to merge into MENA’s space tech giant, multiple China and India deals, and more

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

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Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

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Deals in brief: Shopee buys credit arm of Brazil’s Blu, Biorithm and Blue Planet secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

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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Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

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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 do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

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Closures in Indonesia and Vietnam mark growing pains, but domestic scale, coffee, and new supply hubs give the group fresh momentum.

Mixue trims abroad, doubles down at home, and brews up Lucky Cup’s rise

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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Used in everything from humanoid robots to pool cleaners, RobStride’s modules are becoming the unseen foundation of China’s embodied intelligence wave.

RobStride builds the joints that keep China’s robots moving, and a thriving industry around them

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A buyer is expected to be chosen by October.

Brewing takeover: Four firms in final race to buy Starbucks China

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