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The linking will provide users an easier way to make instant and low-cost fund transfers from one bank account to another between the two countries.

With China in the doldrums, it will be an uphill battle to revive the global economy despite the stimulus measures that governments are doling out.

SoftBank Group’s shares could be worth far more if the conglomerate were liquidated and Son didn’t make new risky investments.

As startups struggle to survive the from Covid-19, companies will have to adapt stricter financial discipline, while pivoting their businesses.

Adapting quickly to the fast-deteriorating business environment will be key for startups to survive.

While most pivot their businesses amid the pandemic, alternative protein startups are setting their sights on the world’s most populous country.

While Garena has become highly profitable, Shopee has been burning a lot of cash. Splitting Sea into two companies is perhaps the best option.

News from Gojek provides encouragement in these uncertain times. We have to cultivate seeds of good news before green shoots of recovery can sprout.

Only time will tell whether these government measures will curb the pandemic. But the economic fallout is more worrying.

The truth is that few industries will be immune from the upcoming economic slowdown arising from the coronavirus pandemic.