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

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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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China's final rules on internet monopolies leave tech giants with room to maneuver

China&#8217;s final rules on internet monopolies leave tech giants with room to maneuver

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The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

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Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

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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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Food delivery contributed more than 50% to Grab Indonesia's revenue in 2020.

Grab beefs up Indonesian food business with Yummy partnership

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

Gojek

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

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

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A combined entity formed by Gojek and Tokopedia would be valued at more than USD 18 billion, eclipsing Grab's USD 16 billion valuation.

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

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A spate of tragedies reveal an industry in crisis.

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&#8216;I feel like I am delivering with my life&#8217;: China&#8217;s couriers reach breaking point

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

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China&#8217;s Big Tech crackdown drives Meituan out of health coverage

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

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Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

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

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Although group-buying has been around in China way before the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to social distancing measures.

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The tragedy calls attention to the lack of workplace protections and benefits for around 200 million gig workers in China.

Alibaba's Ele.me covers medical costs for delivery driver who lit himself on fire over pay dispute

Alibaba&#8217;s Ele.me covers medical costs for delivery driver who lit himself on fire over pay dispute

Food delivery GMV in SEA: USD 11.9 billion

Grab leads the market in Southeast Asia with a 49% share.

KEY STAT | Southeast Asia's food delivery market is growing, but nothing like China

KEY STAT | Southeast Asia&#8217;s food delivery market is growing, but nothing like China

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