Insights

Smartphone maker’s investments reflect China’s push to reduce foreign dependence.

Startups that have built products for Bharat users—a term used for lower tier cities of India—have started monetizing their content.

Need 200,000 yuan? Apps of every stripe are doling out loans in China. Mounting debt is just a few taps away.

Gojek started as a ride-hailing provider. It is now far more than that.

Government and private sector initiatives in Malaysia provide funding, training, and more.

A drive to Bali shows that EVs promise lower maintenance and operational costs. But Indonesia still needs serious work on infrastructure and incentives for vehicular electrification.

The Philippine Stock Exchange and local financial firms are adapting to a new crop of market participants.

The pandemic has sapped the income of gig workers in Indonesia. Yet, there are opportunities in the digital economy for those who switch gears quickly.