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Inside GrabMaps’ proprietary recipe for AI-powered maps of SEA
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Inside GrabMaps’ proprietary recipe for AI-powered maps of SEA

In dynamic Southeast Asia, outdated maps are a major business risk. Grab is addressing this with its data and AI to make maps accurate for all.
Stefanie Yeo · · 8 min read
Naver, Kakao boost AI maps as Google gets Korea data approval
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Naver, Kakao boost AI maps as Google gets Korea data approval

Under the approval, Google must process raw maps on a domestic partner’s servers and export only limited navigation layers.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 2 min read
Going cardless: Can eSIMs connect startups to a billion-dollar opportunity?

Going cardless: Can eSIMs connect startups to a billion-dollar opportunity?

This week’s On the Rise explores the next big opportunity in eSIMs, maps big tech’s money in Southeast Asia, and asks if genAI can make money.
Collin Furtado · · 6 min read
Mapping Temasek’s role in the startup space (updated)
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Mapping Temasek’s role in the startup space (updated)

The Singapore-based investor has launched 50 companies, including 20 investment firms and a venture-building arm, in its quest for disruptive businesses.
Collin Furtado · · 5 min read
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Mapping Japan’s horizontal SaaS market

The sector has experienced a surge in growth in the country this year, with the number of companies in the space increasing by 16% compared to 2022.
Peter Cowan · · 1 min read

Behind Grab’s efforts to map Southeast Asia

We hear from Grab’s CPO about its mapping efforts and look at Shopback’s 2022 numbers.
Stefanie Yeo · · 5 min read
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Podcast – Mapping the future of location intelligence in Asia

To meet current demands, maps must be dynamic and adaptable to a number of business use cases such as autonomous vehicles and drones.
Peter Cowan · · 1 min read

GrabMaps’ route to a $1b market in SEA

We analyze GrabMaps’ plans to beat Google Maps in Southeast Asia and check out the newest messaging application for Web3.
Deepti Sri · · 5 min read
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6 questions with NextBillion.ai’s Ajay Bulusu

NextBillion.ai co-founder Ajay Bulusu discusses his tech journey and offers his take on what fellow app builders tend to overlook.
Jane Stephanie · · 1 min read
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Israel-based maps creator Mapme used this pitch deck to raise $1m in seed funding

The platform helps users create interactive maps using photos, videos, and other documents without any coding.
Deepti Sri · · 1 min read