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Ruipeng Liu

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Who’s paying whom? The circular money machine behind the AI boom (or bubble)

What’s not clear is how much of this AI boom is being driven by real, end-user demand — and how much might be a bubble.

14.10.2026 10

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Ruipeng Liu

Microfinance was supposed to save Asia’s poor. Why has it failed to live up to its promise?

For the poorest households in Asia, even small loans can lead to expensive debt traps.

19.08.2026 30

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Ruipeng Liu