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Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

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Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

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Deals in brief: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more

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

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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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Grab advances in its move to become the super app.

Grab Ventures spotlights first cohort of startups from accelerator program

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KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China's Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

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

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

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Ele.me & Koubei levels up again with a new valuation of $30 billion.

Alibaba's on-demand subsidiary now values at $30b

Alibaba&#8217;s on-demand subsidiary now values at $30b

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

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A report said that the Chinese ride-hailing giant is considering whether it should expand its services to cover hotel booking.

Didi denies report of driving into hotel business citing safety upgrades focus

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The race amongst SEA's tech giants to get their hands on advanced technologies.

Microsoft invests in Grab to drive Southeast Asia's digital ecosystem

Microsoft invests in Grab to drive Southeast Asia&#8217;s digital ecosystem

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Gogoprint considers expanding into new markets in Asia-Pacific, like Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea in the next 12 months.

Gogoprint locks in close to $8m in Series A round for APAC expansion

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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The Chinese on-demand service platform's public market debut ended 5% up.

A close look at Meituan's business viability and challenges

A close look at Meituan&#8217;s business viability and challenges

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Meituan's ups and downs, and its eventual success.

Looking back on the eve of Meituan IPO: Founder Wang Xing and his infinite game

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The face-off between Go-Jek and Grab is escalating as both firms are quickly snagging up war chests in scrambles for overseas expansion and market grab.

Go-Jek looking to raise at least $2b in financing to drive regional operations

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The deal is said to be "purely financial" but the two companies might explore synergies.

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Grab Ventures spotlights first cohort of startups from accelerator program

Alibaba’s on-demand subsidiary now values at $30b

Didi denies report of driving into hotel business citing safety upgrades focus

Microsoft invests in Grab to drive Southeast Asia’s digital ecosystem

Gogoprint locks in close to $8m in Series A round for APAC expansion

A close look at Meituan’s business viability and challenges

Looking back on the eve of Meituan IPO: Founder Wang Xing and his infinite game

Go-Jek looking to raise at least $2b in financing to drive regional operations

China’s Ctrip in talks to invest $100m in Zomato’s $400m round

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