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What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

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

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

China

Chinese food chains are moving beyond diaspora enclaves to attract mainstream international diners.

Hotpot, malatang, bubble tea: Chinese dining chains expand abroad to win over global palates

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Xiaochun Zhao

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Shein and Zaful's ultracheap styles drive sales in US, Europe and Middle East.

China's fast-fashion newcomers target Zara in global push

China&#8217;s fast-fashion newcomers target Zara in global push

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

We are open to that option and we are now preparing for it, said Bukalapak CEO Rachmat Kaimuddin.

Bukalapak is considering 2021 IPO after significant growth last year

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

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SoftBank-backed baby care retailer FirstCry looks to give exit to early investors

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Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

The management announced on Instagram that an unnamed investor embezzled the clients' funds, then disappeared.

Grab is taking legal action against shady e-commerce platform

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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.

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

JD.com

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

Farfetch claims to be the No. 1 global online luxury fashion platform with more than 1,200 sellers.

Farfetch shuts store on JD.com, turning to Alibaba's Tmall

Farfetch shuts store on JD.com, turning to Alibaba&#8217;s Tmall

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Song Jingli

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Although widely criticized in the country, the "996 working culture" is still prevalent in the tech industry.

Pinduoduo is being investigated after death of 22-year-old employee

Gojek-Tokopedia merger could value the company at USD 18 billion

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

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Merger discussions between Gojek and Singapore-based rival Grab have stalled.

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KEY STAT | Indonesia&#8217;s Gojek and Tokopedia could create national e-commerce champion

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Carro aims to triple its revenues and fundraise in 2021. The company is considering an IPO in the next two or three years.

Carro hits profitability in 2020, may opt for IPO soon: Q&A with CFO Ernest Chew

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Two serial entrepreneurs discuss launching a startup in the height of the pandemic.

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