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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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Upstarts like Manus and Genspark made early waves, but lasting success will require more than a strong debut.

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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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An "avalanche" of electric, hybrid, and conventional car models could muscle out other importers.

China's automakers bring tech edge to Australia's small but brutal market

China&#8217;s automakers bring tech edge to Australia&#8217;s small but brutal market

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When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

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Three Chinese semiconductor companies are preparing for public listings in Hong Kong.

China’s chipmakers look to Hong Kong listings to fuel global growth

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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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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Management Reshuffle at Ant Financial: Eric JING Takes Office as Executive Chairman, While Lucy PENG Doubles Down on Lazada Business

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

Alibaba has invested a total $4 billion in Lazada.

Management Reshuffle at Ant Financial: Eric Jing Takes Office as Executive Chairman, While Lucy Peng Doubles Down on Lazada Business

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Xiaochun Zhao

The fourth quarter, thanks to Alibaba’s Singles’ Day sale, is usually a strong quarter for Alibaba and its financial affiliate Ant Financial.

Chinese Mobile Payment Sector Keeps Growing Momentum

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WeChat and AliPay Expanding their Businesses into Canadian Universities

As more Chinese student come to Canada, so did WeChat and AliPay

Chauncey Jung works with a unicorn Internet firm based out of Beijing. His professional experience pays him off an insider perspective over China’s internet industry. Completed his bachelor and master education in Canada, Chauncey is obsessed with trending technologies and economic developments across Asia. He can be reached at chaunceyzhang@foxmail.com.

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Alibaba and Ant Financial jointly announced earlier this month that the Chinese e-commerce conglomerate would purchase a 33 percent stake in the latter.

Deals | Alibaba’s Ant Financial Reportedly Raising $5b at $100b Valuation

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In Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, Ant Financial has partnered with local payers in digital payment.

One Step Further to Jack Ma’s Global E-Payment Empire, Alipay to Be Available in Australian Cabs

Ant Financial has expanded its footprints outside of China, through offering services or investing in local players, in countries like India, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, the US, Japan, etc.

Deals | Alibaba Buying 33 Percent in Ant Financial, Portending An Initial Public Offering

As Chinese users are used to subsidies, free trials, and coupons, having Alibaba, or its adequate capital behind its back, Hellobike is likely to take on the already fierce fight with top players in the field.

Deals | Alibaba-backed HelloBike to Complete $1B New Financing, Fueling Rivalry with Mobike & Ofo

Deals | Alibaba-backed HelloBike to Complete $1B New Financing, Fueling Rivalry with Mobike &#038; Ofo

Ant Financial becomes a minority shareholder of Hong Kong-based dining guide platform OpenRice.