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With chip access in flux and scrutiny mounting, Manus has left China for Singapore, betting that neutrality offers a safer path forward.

Has China become too risky a home for AI startups? Manus thinks so

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

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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A single Saturday saw Taobao Shangou, Meituan, and JD.com log a combined 200 million orders, testing subsidy strength, logistics, and supply chains in real time.

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From Gojek to Tokopedia, Indonesia is home to some of the biggest players in Southeast Asia's tech scene.

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Video | These are Indonesia&#8217;s most valuable unicorn startups

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Logistics startup Tramés receives seed funding

Tramés previously raised a seed round of about USD 750,000 from several angel investors.

Logistics startup Tramés receives seed funding from Kamet Capital Partners

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Lalamove expands to the US to serve USD 13 billion market

Established in 2013, Lalamove says it is currently operating in 22 markets across Asia, North America, and Latin America, connecting more than 7 million customers with over 700,000 delivery partners.

Lalamove expands to the US to serve USD 13 billion on-demand delivery service market

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In about two years, Flash Express has grown to be the second-largest private express delivery provider in the Southeast Asian country.

Thai logistics firm Flash Express raises USD 200 million in Series D round

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The investment makes Bykea one of the most funded startups in the country.

Pakistan’s Bykea raises USD 13 million for its on-demand transportation and logistics platform

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Porter is focusing on first-mile logistics whereas Pakde's core business is e-commerce warehousing.

Indonesia's Shipper acquires local logistics companies Porter and Pakde

Indonesia&#8217;s Shipper acquires local logistics companies Porter and Pakde

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Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, streamlines supply chains with data-driven solutions, offering efficient e-commerce delivery and cross-border shipping services.

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This new move comes after Best launched express delivery services within Malaysia in July, following fast growth in Thailand and Vietnam.

Best and Alibaba's Cainiao to streamline logistics services between China and Malaysia

Best and Alibaba&#8217;s Cainiao to streamline logistics services between China and Malaysia

A drone powered by Israeli company Flytrex delivers products from Walmart. Courtesy of Walmart via NoCamels.

Flytrex debuted its delivery services in August 2017 in Reykjavik and is now bringing those capabilities to the United States.

Walmart pilots on-demand drone deliveries with Israel's Flytrex

Walmart pilots on-demand drone deliveries with Israel&#8217;s Flytrex

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