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Both Asian countries maneuver amid trade negotiations with Washington.

Vietnam, South Korea crack down on Chinese goods skirting US tariffs | KrASIA

Vietnam, South Korea crack down on Chinese goods skirting US tariffs

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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.

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

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Strong performances across mobility, deliveries, and financial services drove Grab’s better-than-expected first-quarter results.

Grab raises EBITDA outlook as Q1 revenue and user growth beat expectations | KrASIA

Grab raises EBITDA outlook as Q1 revenue and user growth beat expectations

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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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"Speculation on this topic is and continues to be inaccurate," say Gojek's co-CEOs.

Grab and Gojek tell employees to ignore merger rumors | KrASIA

Grab and Gojek tell employees to ignore merger rumors

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Grab’s rival Gojek introduced a similar feature in September.

Grab Indonesia launches carbon offsetting program through its app | KrASIA

Grab Indonesia launches carbon offsetting program through its app

Tech companies are using biometric identification to shore up security and counter scammers who deploy social engineering, but there are still cracks to exploit.

Is biometric identification enough to stop fraud in Indonesia? | KrASIA

Is biometric identification enough to stop fraud in Indonesia?

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Singapore unicorn intends to maintain 'super app' strategy in post-pandemic era.

Grab's future IPO plans not affected by COVID, president says | KrASIA

Grab&#8217;s future IPO plans not affected by COVID, president says

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

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To make headway in Southeast Asia, Alibaba needs even larger vehicles to chart new paths in the region.

With shared investor DNA, Grab and Lazada pool consumers in Vietnam | KrASIA

With shared investor DNA, Grab and Lazada pool consumers in Vietnam

Vietnam’s ride-hailing sector is expected to be worth USD 4 billion by 2025, growing at an average rate of 38%.

Vietnam’s taxi associations file complaint over unfair competition against Grab | KrASIA

Vietnam’s taxi associations file complaint over unfair competition against Grab

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The new Grab service will be available in selected areas in Malaysia.

Grab Malaysia has a new supermarket feature that is different from GrabMart | KrASIA

Grab Malaysia has a new supermarket feature that is different from GrabMart

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Asia leads innovation in global travel, mobility tech sector

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

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VC firms have poured more than USD 80 billion into Asian travel and mobility tech startups from 2010 to 2019.

Asia leads innovation in global travel and mobility tech sector, report says | KrASIA

Asia leads innovation in global travel and mobility tech sector, report says

Vietnam's e-commerce sector is expected to grow by 46%.