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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

From underground mining to quality inspection, Casbot’s machines target environments where traditional automation falls short.

China’s Casbot bags funding to build humanoid bots for tough industrial work

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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.

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

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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

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What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

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Koitake, the IP-driven toy unit under Alibaba’s Hujing business, has been phased out as the tech giant shifts its attention to higher-margin verticals.

Alibaba dials back designer toy ambitions, shuts Koitake to sharpen focus

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, a fintech platform by Ant Group, offers mobile payments, financial services, and e-commerce integrations, supporting transactions globally.

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Alipay now counts more than 160,000 mini-apps, as the race between platforms intensifies

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

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

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Moving forward, it plans to partner with major e-money platforms.

Southeast Asian smart retail startup Blue Mobile closes Series C funding round led by Ant Financial

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AlipayHK e-wallet users exceed 2 million within one year

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Ant Financial plans to further its international expansion plan via the takeover of World First.

Ant Financial looks to acquire UK's World First for $700m

Ant Financial looks to acquire UK&#8217;s World First for $700m

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Robin Moh

Social Innovation Challenge for Southeast Asia.

Alipay, NUS Enterprise jointly launch Social Innovation Challenge

Instead of having customers looking for services, ShuWei wants services to reach customers.

Ant Financial invests several hundred million RMB in indoor location service provider ShuWei

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DeFang Tang

Leveraging on Alipay’s mini program, their orders increased by 6 times in 6 months, reaching an average of 1000 orders a day.

Ant Financial invests tens of millions RMB in IT leasing enterprise RRZuJi

Ant Financial's solution for the insurance industry.

Alibaba introduces mutual insurance products to disrupt how traditional insurance works

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