Grab Acquires Chinese AI Robotics Firm Infermove to Strengthen Last-Mile Delivery Capabilities
Singapore-based Grab Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRAB) announced on December 19th the acquisition of Infermove, a Chinese AI robotics company, marking a significant strategic move by the Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery giant in the artificial intelligence robotics sector. The acquisition aims to enhance Grab's automated delivery capabilities for both the "first mile" and "last mile" of logistics operations. Founded in early 2021 by Aaron Lu in a Santa Clara garage in C
90 Million Downloads & Counting: ELSA Speak’s AI helps HK Professionals Increase Market Value and Unlock Global Opportunities
With intensifying global competition and remote work becoming the new normal, Hong Kong people's "English capital" is facing unprecedented challenges. Multiple international English proficiency indicators show that local talent's spoken English competitiveness is being rapidly caught up by neighboring regions. When professional capabilities are "discounted" due to language communication. From Silicon Valley, the AI English learning app ELSA Speak, which has surpassed 90 milli
AI paradoxes: 5 contradictions to watch in 2026 and why AI's future isn't straightforward
This article is part o World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. By Gayle Markovitz, Head, Written and Audio Content, World Economic Forum Artificial intelligence promises transformation, yet its future is not easy to predict and may take multiple paths. From job displacement to productivity and energy demand to youth adoption, the impact of AI is full of contradictions and paradoxes. As expectations race ahead of reality, the technology’s future may depend as much on human idiosy
AI Frontiers: Top Trends Shaping Singapore's Ecosystem in 2026 and Their Transformative Impact
As we begin 2026, Singapore continues to solidify its position as Asia's premier AI hub, ranking first in global AI readiness and third overall in investment, innovation, and implementation. With the National AI Strategy 2.0 (NAIS 2.0) driving ambitious goals, the city-state is leveraging AI to fuel economic growth—projected at around 4% GDP contribution from tech sectors—while prioritizing responsible adoption. The generative AI market alone is forecasted to grow at over 46%
AI Horizons: Top Trends Shaping Hong Kong's Market in 2026
AI Horizons: Top Trends Shaping Hong Kong's Market in 2026 and Their Strategic Significance As we enter 2026, Hong Kong stands at the forefront of Asia's AI revolution, leveraging its status as a global financial hub to integrate cutting-edge technologies into its economy. With a projected generative AI market CAGR of 35.5% from 2026 to 2033, reaching USD 21.05 billion by the latter year, the Special Administrative Region is witnessing unprecedented AI adoption across sectors
Navigating the AI Landscape: Top Trends Shaping 2026 and Their Profound Implications
As we step into 2026, artificial intelligence is no longer a speculative frontier but a foundational force reshaping industries, economies, and daily life. With advancements accelerating at an unprecedented pace, AI is transitioning from experimental tools to integrated systems that drive productivity, innovation, and ethical challenges. Drawing from expert analyses and industry forecasts, this article explores the top AI trends for 2026, dissecting their significance for bus
Napa Valley Tech Meets Silicon Valley Wine
The collaboration integrates WineSpeak.ai's advanced AI technology—powered by Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)—into the winery's website. This creates a personalized "Virtual Concierge & Wine Curator" that guides visitors 24/7, recommending experiences, wines, and memberships while matching the winery's brand voice. WineSpeak.ai (WineSpeak.ai) , a Napa Valley based AI technology startup, has partnered with Thomas Fogarty Winery (Foga
Rescuing Meals, Rewriting Waste: Yindii Closes 2025 With Over Half a Million Meals Saved
As Southeast Asia grapples with growing food waste and rising living costs, Yindii , Asia’s number 1 food‑surplus marketplace, celebrates a year of remarkable growth and impact. Co-founded in 2020 by Louis‑Alban Batard‑Dupré and Mahima Rajangam Natarajan, Yindii connects restaurants, bakeries, grocers and hotels with diners who collect “Surprise Bags” of unsold food at 50-80% off the usual price. By turning what would otherwise become waste into affordable meals, Yindii offer
