KrASIA Connection

The robotaxi race in China is heating up as startups scale their pilot programs to eventually commercialize the service.

The sector has lost momentum after hitting its peak in 2020, in part due to policies limiting the use of subsidies for user acquisition.

While Huawei retreats from the smartphone business, Xiaomi is ramping up its presence in Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

Participating startups can benefit from Merck Group’s commercialization, industry connections, and capital investment.

ShowMeBug helps companies assess technical talents and streamlines the hiring process in the tech sector.

White Rhino is applying its unmanned distribution vehicles in grocery delivery services and is looking to expand to more cities in China.

In addition to its core mapping and mobility offerings, AutoNavi will integrate dining, entertainment, and lifestyle services.

The ramifications are multifold, and may significantly reshape how Pinduoduo and ByteDance build their revenue streams and user pools.