This marks the first time a company in China is allowed to offer ride-hailing robotaxi services without a human operator in the driver’s seat. Go to Source
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Ex-Grab VN head launches robotics startup
Nguyen Tuan Anh was instrumental in building Grab’s country operations in Vietnam. Go to Source
How CFOs can balance their duties in driving startup growth
For these financial leaders, insights gained through digital transformation efforts are a key stepping stone. Go to Source
Ola Electric briefly suspends production at Future Factory
Ola said the decision was made to install of new equipment and for annual maintenance, according to the Economic Times. Go to Source
Coda Payments’ road to profitable gaming-fintech unicorn
The Singapore-based firm raised US$690 million at a US$2.5 billion valuation in early 2022, but it has been profitable for years. Go to Source
Didi may face over $1b fine as data security probe nears end
The hefty penalty accounts for nearly 4.7% of Didi’s total revenue in 2021, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Go to Source
Ola Electric to set up $500m battery research facility
Ola will hire 500 doctorate holders and engineers for the new facility. Go to Source
Sea, GoTo overtook Grab in ASEAN fintech space 2021, says report
E-wallet penetration is expected to overtake cash transactions in the region by 2025, according to a Morgan Stanley report. Go to Source
Vietnam’s VinFast opens six new US stores, to launch vehicle plant
The firm plans to have more than 30 stores in California this year, while its North Carolina plant will begin production in July 2024. Go to Source
Ex-Grab director launches firm for Indonesian influencers
Triawan Munaf, TipTip’s president commissioner, is also an adviser at East Ventures and former head of Indonesia’s creative economy agency. Go to Source