Through its acquisition of domestic rivals and sheer number of cabs, DiDi has come to dominate China’s ride-hailing market. But after two passengers were murdered in 2018, consumer confidence has been shaken. How is the company addressing security fears to repair its reputation?

Toyota Japan is setting up a research insitute in China to study car technology using hydrogen power and other green technologies. As Chinese consumers become increasingly concerned with their environmental impact, they are looking to brands to help them practise eco-friendly habits.

Rapidly shifting market forces have made China the largest and most sophisticated digital (and notably mobile) payment market in the world. In turn, these forces are also changing consumer behaviour and pushing the country’s consumers towards a society that no longer uses cash.

Authorities in the UAE are trialling aerial-based public transport systems in Dubai. With Emirates getting used to their cities being hotbeds of technological innovation, it's inspiring city planners and home technology brands alike to develop smarter cities that improve its residents' wellbeing.