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An IPO surge has set sky-high expectations, but rising costs and DJI’s push into rival segments weigh on Insta360.

Can Insta360 outpace DJI, or has the market already priced in its future?

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

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The country aims to become the largest non-China hub for printed circuit boards as manufacturers race to diversify production.

Thailand carves out a less-glamorous AI niche: Printed circuit boards

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The financial hub's retailers are 'worried' as their customers flock to the mainland instead.

Weekends in Shenzhen: Hong Kong economy hit by neighbor's growing allure

Weekends in Shenzhen: Hong Kong economy hit by neighbor&#8217;s growing allure

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Astra Agro Lestari, a major Indonesian palm oil company, has drawn flak from NGOs for failing to address key issues in its report on alleged violations by subsidiaries in Sulawesi.

Indonesian palm oil giant panned by activists over ‘independent’ probe into alleged violations

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Deals in brief: Thailand’s APX and Malaysia’s LiveIn secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

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DJI and XAG are the leading manufacturers of unmanned agricultural drones in China.

Drone heavyweights DJI and XAG compete to take the lead in China’s agriculture industry

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Deals in brief: Flexii, Tability, and Zeroe secure funding, ComfortDelGro acquires A2B to expand footprint in Australia, multiple China and India deals, and more

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.

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RCBC boasts 5 million downloads of its AI-backed financial app.

Philippine fintech startups and old players jockey for digital banking

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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.

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

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Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

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

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Trudy Dai has been replaced as the group faces fierce competition in two key segments.

Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu to take over company's e-commerce unit

Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu to take over company&#8217;s e-commerce unit

South Korea

Deals in brief: CYVN invests USD 2.2 billion in Nio, Riiid acquires Qualson, multiple China and India deals, and more

Recent trials of nature-based solutions offer hope for agriculture-focused Thailand in addressing climate change impacts, but there are obstacles hindering widespread adoption.