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Chinese fintech companies are tapping on Asia's unbanked

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11-Jun-18 As China’s mobile payments giants Alipay and WeChat Pay scramble to conquer the Hong Kong market, the country’s lesser known fintech companies are turning their formidable digital expertise to capture the opportunities in Southeast Asian markets. [image: Asian Banking Finance]

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Does studying too much make you nearsighted?

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08-Jun-18 There might be something to the stereotype of the nerd with glasses. According to a new study, the more years a person spends in school, the more likely they are to be myopic. [image: The Canadian Press / AP / Patrick Semansky]

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The new side of Chinese e-commerce

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07-Jun-18 Chinese e-commerce giants are branching into bricks-and-mortar in a reversal of the western retail trend. AI fashion mirrors, drone deliveries and staffless supermarkets offer a glimpse into what the future holds for the rest of the world. [image: Chris Crerar / Financial Review]

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