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

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The company builds on its background in computer vision technology.

Reconova targets embodied intelligence with robots deployed in airports

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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

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

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

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Wei Junqing, a veteran from Aptive, will be the CTO of Didi’s new self-driving spinoff.

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Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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

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

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Grab says its cloud kitchens are the main driver of growth for GrabFood.

Grab plans to launch 50 GrabKitchens across Indonesia this year

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The feature is offered in collaboration with local startup Sejasa.

Grab adds on-demand cleaning and repair services

Company’s first safety report reveals it received over 80,000 complaints in the first three months of 2019, with more than 50 were alcohol-related.

Ride-hailing giant Didi to roll out safety features for drunk passengers

It looks like Malaysia might rethink its stance towards two-wheeled on-demand transportation.

Gojek tests waters for Malaysia launch

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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.

With its growing ride-hailing business, the company is more keen to have its own mapping technology.

Meituan makes a foray into the mapping business

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Luna Lin

Singapore and Indonesia say they want to safeguard drivers and riders alike.

Grab and Go-Jek face the new challenge of fare regulators

400 officers will go undercover as prospective riders in this month-long operation.

Malaysian authority launches undercover operation to enforce self-employed drivers to register for social security protection

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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.

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

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Ant Financial-backed Hello Chuxing confirms its hitchhiking platform has been used for fraud

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