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The German luxury marque's first-half China sales fell 28% as it booked an impairment charge.

China's BAIC Motor flags loss as Mercedes-Benz joint venture skids

China&#8217;s BAIC Motor flags loss as Mercedes-Benz joint venture skids

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India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

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The pandemic has helped B2B edtech startups find their footing as more and more schools have opened up to adopt their offerings.

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The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

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

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Turning profits in BNPL relies heavily on economies of scale, but the future looks bright for companies that manage to strike the delicate balance.

The rise of buy now pay later in the Middle East: Overview and predictions

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Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

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Can a free app improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers? Aukrit Unahalekhaka thinks so.

Ricult is building a 'Bloomberg Terminal' for Thailand's agricultural sector: Startup Stories

Ricult is building a &#8216;Bloomberg Terminal&#8217; for Thailand&#8217;s agricultural sector: Startup Stories

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

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Central banks push projects amid COVID but first mover Cambodia sees slow uptake.

China's New Year digital yuan tests hasten Asia e-currency race

China&#8217;s New Year digital yuan tests hasten Asia e-currency race

When Alibaba's investments started faltering, it changed its focus to Southeast Asia and India became a low priority.

The rise and fall of Alibaba in India (part 2 of 2)

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As more people are buying beauty products online, companies and platforms are adopting AR technology to simulate an offline shopping experience.

New feature, new look: can augmented reality boost sales of beauty products?

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Taking a page from the likes of Pinduoduo, Webuy hosts a fleet of community leaders to funnel groceries to customers in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Webuy is Southeast Asia’s breakout social commerce service: Startup Stories

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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.

Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

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With the Indian government amending FDI rules and banning two of its services in the country, Alibaba’s prospects of building a business empire in India came to a dead-end.

The rise and fall of Alibaba in India (part 1 of 2)

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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