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

Mobility

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

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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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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

In China’s far west, the startup is developing modular robots designed to operate in harsh outdoor environments.

Percisphere builds shape-shifting robots to tackle agriculture’s toughest terrains

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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

Since it was established in 2015, Shopee has become the most visited e-commerce site in the Southeast Asia region.

For Singapore’s Shopee, being ‘late’ to the e-commerce game has helped its rise in Southeast Asia

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Betting on B2B e-commerce is a new trend.

Year-end review: Major investment deals in China's e-commerce sector

Year-end review: Major investment deals in China&#8217;s e-commerce sector

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Accel Partners invests in high-potential startups, supporting product development, market expansion, and growth strategies.

Accel Partners

Snapdeal connects Indian consumers to online deals, everyday products, and localized marketplaces through its e-commerce site.

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India also saw a few new funds coming out in the market led by former CEOs, IT czars, and entrepreneurs.

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

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

Gojek

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

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Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

Chinese unicorns no longer immune to fundraising challenges.

Little Red Book tells influencers it's time to pay up

Little Red Book tells influencers it&#8217;s time to pay up

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Kwai has big plans for its Chinese New Year holiday campaign in 2020

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Here&#8217;s what to look for in Douyin&#8217;s biggest rival Kwai

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

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Picking up where Groupon left off three years ago, Fave is evolving rapidly.

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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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

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

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The bi-annual internet report published by the Chinese government provides insights of various internet sectors’ current developments.

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This is SoftBank Vision Fund II's maiden investment in India.

Lenskart becomes 25th Indian unicorn with fresh investment from SoftBank

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The company supplies maternal and baby products to shops in China's small cities and rural areas.

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