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New capital, maturing pipelines, and a more global R&D mindset are pushing valuations higher, even as competition tightens.

Hong Kong biotech enters its second act with a licensing supercycle

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With AI-powered systems and energy-efficient infrastructure, the site reflects Midea’s smart building ambitions.

Midea opens new Shanghai campus to anchor its global innovation push

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Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Chinese giants Tencent and Baidu have started offering VOD services in Vietnam.

Tencent and Baidu start offering video streaming services in Vietnam

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

Grab

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Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

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Grab's CEO, Grab Indonesia's president, and Tokopedia’s CEO also attended the meeting

SoftBank to invest USD 2 billion in Indonesia following discussions with President Widodo

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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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Transport authorities in Vietnam want ride-hailing companies to operate like traditional taxi firms.

Turning point ahead for Vietnam's competitive ride-hailing market

Turning point ahead for Vietnam&#8217;s competitive ride-hailing market

Thohir has ties to Indonesia's business and political elite.

Influential Indonesian businessman Garibaldi Thohir joins Gojek as independent commissioner

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

Didi

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China's largest ride-hailing platform is about to bookend Asia.

Didi plans Middle East and North Africa expansion by teaming up with Symphony Investment

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Song Jingli

It grew from nothing to a public company in less than 2 years and now it eyes markets beyond its home turf.

China's fastest growing coffee chain Luckin Coffee plans expansion to Middle East and India

China&#8217;s fastest growing coffee chain Luckin Coffee plans expansion to Middle East and India

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

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Gojek rebrands with new logo

Now you can apply to become a Go-Car driver in Jakarta without having to own a car.

Go-Jek and Astra International launch a car rental program called GoFleet

Malaysia is the third market to be affected.

Honestbee temporarily suspends Malaysia operation

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