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Google, Temasek to participate in Go-Jek’s US$1.2B funding round
Chinese online platform Meituan-Dianping is also joining the round, which will also see Go-Jek’s existing investors KKR and Warburg Pincus participating Indonesia’s ride-hailing giant Go-Jek is raising...
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China’s top 1,000 apps reveal latest trends in mobile
The top 1,000 apps list was compiled according to market penetration rates China’s top 1000 apps reveal latest trends in mobile was written by Masha Borak for TechNode. China’s mobile app industry was...
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Today’s top tech news, January 19: More details emerged on the latest funding...
We also have updates from tech giants such as Google, Tencent, Uber, SoftBank, and Apple Carousell raised over US$45M in funding last year – Tech In Asia Following report of its US$70-80 million in...
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Today’s top tech news, January 24: Pharma startup XtalPi raises US$15M
Also, Visa B2B Connect in the Philippines, and Grab’s partnership with STA. Google, Tencent, and Sequoia China join funding round for pharma startup XtalPi – [Channel News Asia] Internet giant...
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Authorities to reinforce inspection over games “distorting history”
The move underscores a broader state’s plan to regulate content in various platforms, from messenger app to online games Authorities to reinforce inspection over games “distorting history” was written...
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Today’s top tech news, January 25: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to visit Asia...
The other big news from Asia is Ant Financial’s opening of its first staff-less retail store at its headquarters in Hangzhou Uber CEO to visit Japan, India in Feb on charm offensive [Reuters] Uber...
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LINE launches new subsidiary with aim to offer cryptocurrency trading, loans...
LINE hopes this new company will strengthen its position as a financial service provider Japanese messaging giant LINE is planning to offer cryptocurrency trading, loans and insurance via its...
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6 shifts in China’s internet sector from 2017 into 2018: report
Tencent, Alibaba, and Weibo continue to come out on top of China’s internet sector 6 shifts in China’s internet sector from 2017 into 2018: report was written by Nicole Jao for TechNode. China is the...
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Southeast Asia’s gaming industry is on a growth trajectory, and here’s why
Gaming revenue is increasing year after year across the region and Southeast Asia is one of the most attractive markets for developers, publishers, and users The digital gaming industry is expansive...
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Indian music streaming company Gaana claims 60M monthly active users; raising...
Gaana will use the capital to leverage Artificial Intelligence to personalise music experiences for consumers Gaana, one of the oldest and largest digital music services in India, is raising US$115...
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Today’s top tech news, February 28: Rakuten to launch cryptocurrency
Also, Tencent leads US$115M investment into music-streaming service Gaana Rakuten to launch cryptocurrency called Rakuten Coin — [TechCrunch] The Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten has officially...
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Today’s top tech news, March 9: Toyota plans AI-based, Uber-like services for...
Twitter gets new CTO while startups in China are raising funding and planning their expansions Toyota plans to launch AI-based, Uber-like services for taxis in Japan – Bloomberg Japanese auto giant...
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Lies and statistics: How many of China’s women are actually in the tech sector?
Chinese state media reported that women account for 55 per cent of entrepreneurs in the internet field, but other reports have given vastly different results The article Lies and statistics: How many...
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Today’s top tech news, March 13: ofo raises nearly a billion, Singapore tops...
Also, Thailand mulls a cryptocurrency tax and Indonesia moves forward on National Payment Gateway Bike-sharing startup ofo raises US$886 million led by Alibaba — [TechCrunch] ofo is locked in a costly...
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Streaming is hugely successful, but why can’t content creators make money?
Streamed content providers have been lambasted for their poor revenue sharing processes and their inability to ‘spread the wealth’ Streaming has completely changed the way that we access media....
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Today’s top tech news, April 17: US bans sales to Chinese phone maker ZTE for...
Also, Tencent co-leads US$159 million investment in Mining Lamp, and more US bans all sales to Chinese phone maker ZTE — [Reuters] The US has banned its companies from selling equipment to Chinese...
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Playx4 returns for the 10th year, bringing in global game developer companies...
Hosted by Global Inspiration Gyeonggi-do with Gyeonggi Content Agency and KINTEX, Playx4 is a game show that encompasses all of the entire field South Korean game show 2018 Playx4 B2B will be held for...
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Today’s top tech news, May 4: Flipkart approves US$15B stake sale to Walmart
We also have updates from ZTE, KPMG, and Twitter Flipkart approves US$15B stake sale to Walmart-led group – Bloomberg The board of Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart has approved an agreement to sell...
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Fragmentation may be Southeast Asia’s competitive advantage
Over the long run, China’s Duopoly and America’s oligopoly may become more of an bug than a feature Let’s start with a truism: Southeast Asia is extremely fragmented. While the fact is certainly true,...
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From AI to negative social media exposure, here are 5 startup and small biz...
There are immense growth opportunities for everyone; The only thing that is required is the willingness to understand the need of the hour and act accordingly The business-friendly conditions and...
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