Small towns are powering e-commerce’s fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit

Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest growing large economy. Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart dominate India’s e‑commerce market. This week, I unpack why the U.S. giants are keen to expand in the…

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NRCC touts tax cuts in new 2026 election messaging ad

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at an event about the economy at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., January 25, 2025.  Leah Millis | Reuters The National Republican Congressional Committee on Tuesday launched a digital ad campaign in 14 competitive congressional districts across 11 states touting GOP-led tax breaks. The campaign,…

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Rokid virtual screen vs. Meta Ray-Ban Display

Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a succinct snapshot of what I’m seeing and hearing from local businesses. Today, I talk to a smart glasses exec about why price-conscious Chinese consumers are paying $100 more for AI frames. What’s his strategy for…

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