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

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The global commercial UAV market is expected to grow to USD 103.7 billion in 2023.

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Song Jingli

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

Grab

Grab is solidifying its foothold in the country, where more than 96 million people reside.

Grab signs agreement for smart transportation with Ho Chi Minh City officials

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Thu Huong Le

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

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

Alibaba wants its Russian business to boost through the partnership with Mail.ru.

In order to let Russians buy more, Alibaba now operates its own air cargo flight

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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Wency Chen

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

Ride-hailing

Q&amp;A

An IPO is neither an immediate goal nor an end for Grab.

From Harvard business class to multibillion-dollar startup: Q&A with Grab's co-founder Tan Hooi Ling

From Harvard business class to multibillion-dollar startup: Q&#038;A with Grab&#8217;s co-founder Tan Hooi Ling

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Zhixin Tan

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

Fintech

Some are hosted on servers located overseas.

Indonesia’s OJK blocks 297 illegal P2P lenders

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Cindy Silviana

Alibaba "graduates" look back at the company cultures and values, and reflect on how they paved the way for their own business' success.

These three CEOs feel thankful for their Alibaba years, and here’s why

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

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

On-demand Services

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

While ShareChat is yet to find a revenue model, ByteDance has posted its maiden profit in India.

ByteDance India posts profit while Indian rival ShareChat reels under losses

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

East Asia

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Japan

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

Shuttl’s current valuation has peaked to USD 200 million.

Toyota Group and Japan’s SMBC Trust Bank invest in Indian bus-hailing startup Shuttl

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Priya Pradeep

CEO vows to provide AI innovators 'cash to fight' despite WeWork woes.

SoftBank's Son defends Vision Fund at Saudi conference

SoftBank&#8217;s Son defends Vision Fund at Saudi conference

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Nikkei Asia

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

Logistics

The B2B logistics startup wants to partner with a million kirana stores across India.

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