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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.

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Alibaba’s financial report highlights necessary moves for tech giant. The company must improve its operating efficiency and control its cash balance.

Alibaba’s financial report highlights necessary moves for tech giant

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‘You need to be global and local at the same time’: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on creating a successful global strategy

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Eduloco breaks into edtech space to simplify and automate study abroad experience with all-in-one mobile app.

Eduloco breaks into edtech space to simplify and automate study abroad experience with all-in-one mobile app

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Amid sluggish growth, ByteDance seems to be preparing for Douyin’s IPO. As the Beijing-based app factory hits a ceiling, it may seek funds from the public.

Amid sluggish growth, ByteDance seems to be preparing for Douyin’s IPO

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From Douyin clone to global sensation: How TikTok took the world by storm. ByteDance’s acquisition of Musical.ly made TikTok one of the most popular apps.

From Douyin clone to global sensation: How TikTok took the world by storm

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Wealth management in your pocket: The rise of robo-advisors in Singapore. Young professionals use robo-advisors because of their low fee structures.

Wealth management in your pocket: The rise of robo-advisors in Singapore

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‘Companies create communities, communities create economies’: Sunwah Innovations CEO Jesse Choi. The organization helps Vietnamese startups scale globally.

‘Companies create communities, communities create economies’: Sunwah Innovations CEO Jesse Choi

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ByteDance’s new CFO, Julie Gao, is a former corporate attorney who has built a reputation as a top dealmaker for Chinese companies planning to go public.