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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

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

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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

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The Singapore startup expands its payment system for game publishers and content creators.

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Is Indonesia promoting carbon-intensive &#8220;false solutions&#8221; as part of its energy transition strategy?

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Gap China’s CEO said localization is central to the brand’s turnaround strategy.

Baozun takes a “local for local” approach to rewire apparel brand Gap for China

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The robot maker is rolling out a new quadruped model for delivery and surveillance.

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China&#8217;s Pudu takes quadruped robots outdoors to fuel growth

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