The region's Internet economy will grow with the right infrastructure and support in spite of rising protectionism and trade barriers, said Stripe chief business officer Billy Alvarado.
Mr Alvarado, whose firm creates payment systems for online businesses, noted that the digital economy helps small firms in particular to grow and take their products to new markets across borders.
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