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

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Issues over resources, demand, and geopolitics complicate the race to build computing hubs.

Malaysia's data center boom: An inside look at Asia's battle for AI supremacy

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

China

Priced at RMB 9,988, the quadruped robot is positioned as a companion that can play, explore, and interact with people.

Vbot unveils BoBo, a robotic dog built to live and play among humans

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AFCON visibility is only one element of Transsion’s strategy, which emphasizes localization and patience over short-term impact.

More than a sponsor: How Tecno uses AFCON and football to become part of Africa’s story

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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On-demand Services

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

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

Indonesia

Grocery delivery startup Dropezy raises USD 2.5 million, plans to open more than 12 dark stores in Jakarta with 20-minute delivery service.

Grocery delivery startup Dropezy raises USD 2.5 million for dark stores in Jakarta

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Khamila Mulia

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

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

E-commerce

Indonesian e-commerce firms choose groceries as their next competitive front. BliBli and GoTo have acquired stakes in local grocery retailers.

Indonesian e-commerce firms choose groceries as their next competitive front

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

Grab

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

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

Ride-hailing

Singapore 'super app' gains 62% in GMV as net loss widens to USD 815 million in Q2.

Grab lowers 2021 earnings projection as COVID hobbles ASEAN

Grocery startup Segari bags USD 16 million led by Go-Ventures, aims for 10x business volume in 18 months.

Grocery startup Segari bags USD 16 million led by Go-Ventures, aims for 10x business volume in 18 months

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

Gojek

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

A petition will be delivered to Indonesia's Minister of Manpower with five basic demands to improve couriers' conditions.

Couriers and activists demand reforms in Indonesia's gig economy

Couriers and activists demand reforms in Indonesia&#8217;s gig economy

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

Middle East

Pakistan’s Airlift raises USD 85 million Series B for international expansion of its quick commerce platform. Airlift groceries and many other goods.

Pakistan’s Airlift raises USD 85 million Series B for international expansion of its quick commerce platform

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MENAbytes

Dunzo’s hyperlocal delivery app connects Indian users to groceries, pharmacy items, and errands completed by local partners.

Dunzo

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

Hyperlocal delivery startup Dunzo competes with e-grocers BigBasket and Grofers, e-retailer Amazon, and food delivery giants Swiggy and Zomato in the soon-to-be USD 5 billion quick commerce space.

Indian conglomerate Tata looks to invest in Dunzo, but deal stuck over stake size

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Walmart combines brick-and-mortar retail with e-commerce channels, offering low-cost products to millions of shoppers.

Walmart

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Walmart closes stores as Chinese households embrace online grocery shopping. Loss-making fresh food e-commerce upstarts are eating into profits.

Walmart closes stores as Chinese households embrace online grocery shopping

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Jiaxing Li

Q&amp;A

Vineet Rao, co-founder of group-buying startup DealShare, discusses his company's group-buying and discounts strategy, and unpacks the firm's outlook.

4 thoughts from Vineet Rao, co-founder of group-buying startup DealShare

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