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MaaS firm Swat Mobility operates in countries such as Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia, but Japan is becoming a prime market due to its aging population.

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Dingdong is likely in the process of arranging pre-listing equity allocation, says one industry investor.

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Even before the investment, Gojek and Telkomsel have been working together for some time.

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