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Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

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Health-tech startup aims to transform healthcare through the power of data analytics and customized apps.

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Luxstay strives to capitalize on its understanding of local home-sharing market to challenge Airbnb.

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Policy and technology are powerful tools for changes and Hla Hla Win chose the latter.

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

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Alipay and WeChat Pay lure Chinese outbound tourists with favorable exchange rates and streamlined processes.

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Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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In China’s tech hub of Shenzhen, it’s hard to pay without an app and that is starting to raise privacy concerns

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Previously known as Sale Stock, Sorabel is now expanding its services into the Philippines.

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India recorded 23 fintech deals in the second quarter, compared to 15 in China.

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