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Striding AI Unveils Two Retail Robots Reaching 99% Autonomy
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Asian E-Commerce Dominates Global Sales as China Hits 13 Trillion Yuan
Online transactions in Southeast Asia reached $191 billion while India expanded 20 percent, outpacing mature Western retail corridors.
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Indonesia Seeks Bigger Role in Asia-Pacific Retail Industry
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