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

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The fintech firm is betting on global expansion and AI-driven financial infrastructure to anchor its next phase of growth.

Airwallex raises USD 300 million, eyes IPO readiness and AI-led finance

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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

As China grapples with a surge in retired EV batteries, Eagoal is leaning on predictive tools and clean chemistry to lead the way.

As EV batteries retire, recyclers like Eagoal race to scale and standardize

The tariff rollback shows Washington's constraints and offers exporters reprieve.

US-China trade war truce: 5 things to know

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Nikkei Asia

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

Mobility

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

Gojek

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

Grab

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

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

Food Delivery

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

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

Transportation

Both Grab and Gojek have refuted reports about a merger, but watchdogs, investors, merchants, and users all have thoughts on the matter.

Grab and Gojek may be forming Southeast Asia's most complex merger ever

Grab and Gojek may be forming Southeast Asia&#8217;s most complex merger ever

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Khamila Mulia

What extends a car’s lifecycle beyond the showroom? Investigate spare parts, performance upgrades, and services fueling the secondary automotive market.

Automotive Aftermarket

Serv plans to acquire 2,000 merchants in Malaysia by 2021.

A Malaysian startup aims to become Southeast Asia's vehicle super app

A Malaysian startup aims to become Southeast Asia&#8217;s vehicle super app

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AutoX now runs 25 driverless robotaxis in China

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

AutoX drives the future of mobility with self-driving car technology, building partnerships to bring driverless solutions to roads worldwide.

AutoX

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

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

In August, Alibaba-backed AutoX opened a robotaxi ride-hailing service in Shanghai.

KEY STAT | AutoX sends China's first driverless robotaxis on the road

KEY STAT | AutoX sends China&#8217;s first driverless robotaxis on the road

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Julianna Wu

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

Middle East

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

Etihad Airways joins tourism giants Booking.com and Amadeus as partners of OnBoard, a travel tech scale-up program.

UAE airline joins Israeli travel tech startup program as partner

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NoCamels

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

India

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

Gurugram-based Cars24 saw its valuation double to USD 1 billion after raising USD 200 million Series E round led by DST Global.

Used car marketplace Cars24 joins Indian unicorn club after latest financing round

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Total trips completed by WeRide robotaxis: 147,128

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

WeRide and Baidu are in a race to offer China's first "true" driverless taxis.

KEY STAT | Robotaxi operator WeRide reports successful first year of service

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

China's EV startups have posted strong Q3 results as clean-energy cars gain national support.

KEY STAT | Chinese Tesla rival Nio reports largest quarterly deliveries in Q3

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

Didi

The vehicle includes ride-hailing-specific features taking into account driver and passenger safety, health, and comfort.

Didi, BYD unveil customized EV for ride-hailing

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Song Jingli

Beijing doubles earlier target as Baidu and Didi test robotaxis.

Mobility

Grab and Gojek may be forming Southeast Asia’s most complex merger ever

A Malaysian startup aims to become Southeast Asia’s vehicle super app

KEY STAT | AutoX sends China’s first driverless robotaxis on the road