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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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What began as a mobile playmate for cats and dogs has grown into a global line of companion robots.

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

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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Agibot, Galbot, UBTech, and Dobot are leading the charge, with all-purpose models expected to lag behind.

China's humanoid robot makers ramp up production despite tech hurdles

China&#8217;s humanoid robot makers ramp up production despite tech hurdles

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

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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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Kicking off in Singapore, the service will be available in Indonesia and Thailand by year end.

Booking.com launches ride-hailing service via partnership with Grab

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Khamila Mulia

The company is banking on India's 440 million millennials that are increasingly looking for new travel experiences.

Airbnb expects India to become its top three market to fuel long-term growth

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The company has created a cryptocurrency that might change how user data is managed in the travel industry.

Travel startup Triip.me wants to 'pay' you for your user data: Startup Stories

Travel startup Triip.me wants to &#8216;pay&#8217; you for your user data: Startup Stories

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Thu Huong Le

MakeMyTrip is also exploring synergies with Ctrip to grow its international presence.

Ctrip-backed MakeMyTrip sharpens focus on overseas markets

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Early Gojek-backers Northstar and Openspace invested in this Myanmarese online travel and ride-hailing platform.

Ride-hailing to be a big revenue contributor in Myanmar in five years: Oway CEO Alok Kumar

ScoutMyTrip puts the road trip planning industry at USD 6.6 billion.

Indian road trip planner ScoutMyTrip treks into Indonesia: Startup Stories

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Avanish Tiwary

Users can now buy life insurance products through the Traveloka app.

Indonesian unicorn Traveloka introduces new insurtech services through Traveloka Protect

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Sufintri Rahayu of Traveloka on the power of being a good communicator: Women in Tech

Luxstay strives to capitalize on its understanding of local home-sharing market to challenge Airbnb.