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The Chinese chipmaker has built a vertically integrated GPGPU ecosystem, and now seeks new capital to scale it.

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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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

Borrowing from the playbook of autonomous vehicles, Dreame uses LiDAR tech to achieve what traditional garden toolmakers couldn’t.

Dreame’s robotic lawn mowers lead the pack with a smart LiDAR edge

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Indonesia's financial authority has moved to regulate unlicensed financial advisers to protect novice investors.

Indonesia's "finfluencers" under scrutiny as P2P lending bubble bursts

Indonesia&#8217;s &#8220;finfluencers&#8221; under scrutiny as P2P lending bubble bursts

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

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A B2B payment gateway company, Cashfree provides services like money collection, wage disbursement, and instant refunds.

Cashfree is making life easier for online companies in India: Startup Stories

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Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

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WhatsApp has been struggling to launch its payment tool in India.

Walmart-owned payment company PhonePe launches WeChat-like messaging feature

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

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Grab acquires Singaporean wealth tech startup Bento

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The deal is expected to be completed by February 15.

Myanmar’s Get acquires local fintech startup Daung Capital

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The startup is currently raising Series C funding to boost its regional expansion.

Indonesian fintech firm Investree establishes presence in the Philippines

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Khamila Mulia

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

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The company will use the money to increase its loan book to USD 700 million.

Digital lending startup MoneyTap raises USD 70 million Series B

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Poor performance of some of the big tech companies has seeded the idea of course correction in India.

Profitability and unit economics to be Indian startups' mantra in 2020

Profitability and unit economics to be Indian startups&#8217; mantra in 2020

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Following 's footsteps, will issue up to five digital bank licenses.

Grab, Razer reportedly testing waters for Malaysia digital bank license

The ASEAN Financial Innovation Network is present in 21 countries and the next step is going beyond Southeast Asia.

This non-profit is helping fintech firms and financial institutions work together

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