Xiaochun Zhao

We are increasingly becoming mere data generators in a world that’s heavily driven by data.

Plus, the Indonesian government announced that it is currently developing an integrated dashboard to monitor ride-hailing services. Walmart teamed up with Rakuten to launch an online grocery delivery

Highlights from the past week, as well as something cool for the weekend.

Kuaishou is likely to be valued at USD 18 billion posts new financing round.

Plus, Vertex Ventures invests in Malaysia-based retail technology company StoreHub. Uber Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi will make his first visit to Asia next month 

Meanwhile, Didi launched its self-owned bike-sharing brand Qing Ju to take on the bike sharing duopoly.

Brick-and-mortar stores are pushed to embrace technologies.

Plus, Grab and Singapore Taxi Academy (STA) has announced the launch of ExpressOne. YouTube asked musicians to agree not to disparage the streaming-video service in exchange for promotional support.