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How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

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Focused on safety and affordability, the Chinese firm aims to address gaps in general aviation with its certified piston and hybrid engines.

Falcon Aviation eyes liftoff with low-cost, airworthy aircraft engines

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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

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Better-than-expected earnings in Greater China fuel optimism as Nike revamps its product lineup and retools its brand for growth.

Nike rallies behind “Sport Offense” strategy after surprise fiscal year showing

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

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Just like in China, the 'sea turtles' of Indonesia who return after lengthy stays abroad play significant roles in building new ventures in Southeast Asia.

'Sea turtles' import culture of innovation to Indonesia's tech startup ecosystem

&#8216;Sea turtles&#8217; import culture of innovation to Indonesia&#8217;s tech startup ecosystem

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How does technology feed the planet? Explore precision farming, digital supply chains, and sustainability efforts shaping modern agriculture.

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The company aims to reach 1 million farmers within three years.

eFishery appoints former GoPay CEO as commissioner

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Data from Indonesia’s financial services authority (OJK) states that the number of retail investors has grown 56% year-on-year in 2020.

Indonesia's millennial investors drive interest for new investment apps

Indonesia&#8217;s millennial investors drive interest for new investment apps

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

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Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

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What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

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A growing presence of digital banks in Indonesia will encourage innovation and digitalization of financial services, expert say.

Digital banking to gain a foothold in Indonesia in 2021

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

“Have you ever seen a hacking group that sells t-shirts,” asks the cybersecurity expert.

Pro-government hacker group in Myanmar stages online insurgence against Thailand over discrimination

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Aoikumo will soon be launching a dental and periodontal charting module.

A Malaysian startup is creating POS systems for the medical sector

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Be says that it currently has over 10 million customers in 10 provinces.

Vietnamese ride-hailer Be’s parent group launches digital banking services

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Tech in Asia

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

In Vietnam, use of cashless payments surged more than 500% in the first six months of 2020, compared to the same period in 2019.

Vietnamese e-wallet Momo pushes super app plans with USD 100 million funding round

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

The decacorn will also test-drive an electric motorcycle fleet.