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

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With over 150 stores and renewed profitability, boutique coffee chain Algebraist Coffee is staying selective and staying in the game.

Profit over pace: Algebraist Coffee finds footing after China’s coffee shakeout

A price reset and a hard push on Douyin and Pinduoduo fueled Three Squirrels’ turnaround, driving sales back to their 2019 highs.

From slump to RMB 10 billion comeback: How a Chinese snack brand found new life in social commerce

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

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Technology is being introduced in daily consumption with its evolution and rental services.

Deals | Ant Financial Invests Tens of Millions of RMB in Tanworth Angel Round

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Ant Financial and Xiaomi highly likely to list in Hong Kong, says HKEX chief

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

Plus, Ant Financial is reportedly seeking a dual listing in Hong Kong and mainland China. Ola in talks to invest in scooter rental startup Vogo Automotive.

KrASIA Daily: Thai E-commerce Market to Become New

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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Neisha is looking to improve its services.

Deals | Ant Financial Invests in Gadget Rental Startup Neisha's Tens of Millions of Yuan Financing Round

Deals | Ant Financial Invests in Gadget Rental Startup Neisha&#8217;s Tens of Millions of Yuan Financing Round

Existing investors include WM Motors, Fosun, and GGV Capital.

Deals | Ant Financial Invests in China's Third-Largest Hellobike's $700 Million Round

Deals | Ant Financial Invests in China&#8217;s Third-Largest Hellobike&#8217;s $700 Million Round

Plus, Walmart may buy a majority stake in Flipkart by the end of June. SGX would list Indian equity derivative products in June.

KrASIA Daily: Warburg Pincus in Talks to Invest in Ant Financial's $8 Billion Round

KrASIA Daily: Warburg Pincus in Talks to Invest in Ant Financial&#8217;s $8 Billion Round

Singapore's Temasek Holdings is reportedly seeking to lead the round.

Deals | What is Beyond a Unicorn? Ant Financial

Plus, Ola in talks to buy Freshmenu. Grab Philippines will keep running the Uber app until April 15. 

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba just Gave Birth to the World's Biggest Unicorn

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba just Gave Birth to the World&#8217;s Biggest Unicorn

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

Alibaba has invested a total $4 billion in Lazada.

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Ant Financial and Xiaomi highly likely to list in Hong Kong, says HKEX chief

KrASIA Daily: Thai E-commerce Market to Become New

Deals | Ant Financial Invests in Gadget Rental Startup Neisha’s Tens of Millions of Yuan Financing Round

Deals | Ant Financial Invests in China’s Third-Largest Hellobike’s $700 Million Round

KrASIA Daily: Warburg Pincus in Talks to Invest in Ant Financial’s $8 Billion Round

Deals | What is Beyond a Unicorn? Ant Financial

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