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

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Ant Group is expanding its cross-border business from Hong Kong as the city rolls out initiatives to help Chinese enterprises expand overseas.

In Hong Kong, Ant Group finds an anchor for its global fintech ambitions

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The country continues to expand installations even as high costs hit the US and Germany.

China to account for half of new offshore wind capacity through 2030

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Indonesia's Bukalapak will list on IDX by the end of July, according to the company's presentation to IDX that was obtained by KrASIA.

Indonesia's Bukalapak to list on IDX by the end of July

Indonesia&#8217;s Bukalapak to list on IDX by the end of July

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Teachers and students now boycott classes in Myanmar. Some are turning to online learning to fill the gap, with varying degrees of success.

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The Tencent-backed platform has attracted investors as the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and sovereign fund Mubadala Investment, each agreed to purchase USD 100 million in shares.

China's Full Truck Alliance jumps 13% in Wall Street debut

China&#8217;s Full Truck Alliance jumps 13% in Wall Street debut

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WonderCV nabs USD 5 million for Gen Z recruitment in China. Its platform is used by young Chinese who utilize its resume creation tool.

WonderCV nabs USD 5 million for Gen Z recruitment in China

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Cloud-based 3D design platform Realibox closes Series A to power digitized collaboration. It is China’s only startup with its own 3D cloud engine and PaaS.

Cloud-based 3D design platform Realibox closes Series A for interactive collaborations

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

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Music education startup JoyTunes is Israel's newest unicorn after its latest USD 50 million funding round. The company’s 2020 revenue was USD 100 million.

Music education startup JoyTunes is Israel's newest unicorn

Music education startup JoyTunes is Israel&#8217;s newest unicorn

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How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

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Egypt’s Trella raises USD 42 million in Series A round led by Maersk and Raed Ventures for road freight in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan.

Egypt’s Trella raises USD 42 million in Series A round led by Maersk and Raed Ventures

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How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

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Singtel is betting big on gaming, streaming, and financial services startups. It is "open to taking significant minority stakes.”

Singtel is betting big on gaming, streaming, and financial services startups

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BigBasket delivers groceries online, supplying fresh produce, household essentials, and personal care items to Indian customers.

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

India

Mukesh Bansal, co-founder of Cult.fit, an online fitness startup in which Tata Group recently invested, has been made a key member of the fundraising team.

Indian conglomerate Tata plans up to USD 2.5 billion in fundraising to boost its super app play

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