Amazon Location Service adds Search Nearby support for GrabMaps in Southeast Asia
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Amazon Location Service now supports proximity-based point of interest discovery with GrabMaps data in Southeast Asian AWS regions.
- SearchNearby returns places within specified radius, ranked by distance from user location
- Developers can filter results by category like fuel stations, hospitals, or restaurants
- GrabMaps provides hyperlocal mapping data validated by millions of daily Grab journeys
- Covers detailed routes across 500+ cities in 8 Southeast Asian countries
- Enables delivery platforms, ride-hailing apps, and travel services to find nearby locations
This integration brings hyperlocal Southeast Asian mapping capabilities to AWS Location Service users building discovery and mobility applications.
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