Super apps
More South-east Asian fintech firms are harbouring super app ambitions
Tencent, which offers a ‘superapp-as-a-service’, says AI can be used to meet needs in cyber security and personalised services
Musk: X will offer video and audio calls in move toward super-app
USERS of X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, will be able to make video and audio calls through the platform without having to share their phone number, owner Elon Musk said in a post Thu...
Super apps in Asia, ‘everything app’ in America?
All-in-one apps that dominate China and other Asian markets may soon materialise in the US, albeit with significant variations
Elon Musk pursues banking in wake of rivals’ failed attempts
BILLIONAIRE Elon Musk’s grand vision is to turn Twitter into a one-stop shop for financial services. It’s hardly the first time a tech giant has sought to muscle in on Jamie Dimon’s turf.
Elon Musk’s X misses the spot in several ways
I SUPPOSE you could say changing the Twitter bird logo to an “X” makes complete sense. As the recognised icon for “make it go away”, X just about sums up the achievements of Elon Musk’s social network...
AirAsia Superapp and Foodpanda to partner for more app offerings
AIRASIA Superapp will partner delivery provider Foodpanda to leverage each other’s strengths and provide a wider range of services for their users in South-east Asia and beyond, according to a joint a...
How super apps are fuelling Asia’s US$308 billion mobility share
ASIA’S cities are undergoing a momentous transformation. Fuelled by new digitised and shared services, mobility options like ride-hailing, car rentals, and even air taxis are growing rapidly and redef...
Go-Jek launches portal to sign up Singapore drivers
Its arrival in the Republic will offer competition in a ride-hailing market currently dominated by Grab
Grab seizes big deals ahead of Go-Jek's arrival
Newly announced partnerships with Mastercard and Booking.com - both featuring services not directly related to ride-hailing - will help it become region's all-round Super App
Grab ups super app stakes with Mastercard move
It is the latest step in Grab's vision to also lead South-east Asia's fintech players, market watchers say