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Grab races after autonomous vehicle tech after making its largest investment bet ever

The Singapore-based ride-hailing company has backed five self-driving car startups since September

Nov 20, 2025 • Jon Russell

US AI companies turn their focus to India and Southeast Asia

Lower-priced products, new offices and carrier deals show the new focus is emerging markets

Nov 13, 2025 • Jon Russell

Startup incubator Antler hits its biggest milestone with first unicorn

Global eSIM startup Airalo becomes first billion-dollar graduate right as Antler pushes US expansion

Jul 11, 2025 • Jon Russell

Grab faces fresh competition in Thailand, Southeast Asia's most fiercely contested on-demand market

A consortium is buying Robinhood in a move that shows corporations still dominate the startup scene in Thailand

Oct 4, 2024 • Jon Russell

South Korea’s crypto comeback leaves Terra-Luna in the dust

Korean Blockchain Week shows signs traders are bullish once again and regulation is inching towards clarity

Sep 19, 2024 • Elaine Ramirez and Jon Russell

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