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iMile CEO Rita Huang explains how the Dubai-based company rebuilt its systems after 2023’s warehouse chaos.

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Deals in brief: Accel invests in Vite+ maker VoidZero, Rolo Robotics and Videotto raise seed funding, Coolmate completes Series C round, and more

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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

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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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However, Yonghui Superstores' stock dived more than 6% following the announcement.

CHINA BRIEF | Supermarket chain backed by Tencent and JD.com reports nearly 40% increase in Q1 net profits

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What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

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As the demand for grocery has gone through the roof, Indian government has decided to build a  brand new e-grocer for rural India.

Indian government starts e-retail platform for rural India

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Beijing-headquartered company aims to raise USD 2 billion in Hong Kong listing.

Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com files for secondary listing in Hong Kong, sources say

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Zaky teamed up with Bukalapak's co-founder and former CTO Xinuc for the fund named "Init 6".

Former Bukalapak CEO Ahmad Zaky launches VC fund, makes first investment in edtech startup

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

Denarii Cash is expanding its network to Pakistan, India, , , and Bangladesh.

Dubai-based cross-border money transfer app Denarii Cash sees surge in usage, expands service to new markets

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Mobile data traffic volume for March jumped 39.3% from the same period a year ago.

China’s mobile traffic up 40% in March as information consumption surges amid coronavirus pandemic

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Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

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PhonePe, a digital wallet in India, enables UPI payments, money transfers, and merchant transactions through a user-friendly app.

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The fresh investment takes PhonePe’s total raised amount to USD 928 million.

Flipkart injects USD 90 million into payment subsidiary PhonePe

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The company has raised almost USD 18 million that will be used for business expansion plans.

Singaporean fintech Helicap bags USD 10 million in Saison Capital-led Series A round

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Watchdogs cooperate with US over fabricated-sales scandal.