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How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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Strong sales did not prevent the studio’s closure, underscoring the fragility of China’s game ecosystem.

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Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

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Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup spins off consumer retail arm

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Indonesia&#8217;s research startup Populix raises USD 1 million seed funding round

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The company plans to take its business and services to nearby Southeast Asian countries.

Indonesia’s Kredivo raises USD 90 million in Series C round

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Indonesia&#8217;s Mandiri Capital names Joshua Agusta its new director

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After 15 years of being in India, Temasek operates a USD 11 billion portfolio in the country.

Temasek might participate in a USD 100 million round for Indian health tech startup Cure.fit

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Lu Weibin, the man behind Xiaomi’s budget smartphone series Redmi, succeeds Xiaomi’s founder Lei Jun as president of Xiaomi China.

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

Ant Group

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Paytm

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