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Friday Flashback: GoJek Becomes Indonesia’s First Decacorn
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By Nidhi Singh
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The Great Business Opportunity in Asia Nobody is Talking About
As an industry that lacks formal ecosystem, waste management is a space that is awaiting innovations
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Singapore-based Tookitaki Nabs US$7.5 million in Series A Funding
A large portion of the funding will be utilized in strengthening the R&D capabilities
By Nidhi Singh
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Can South Korean Carmaker Hyundai’s Investment Help Ola Beat Uber?
In a strategic partnership, Hyundai Motorcorp and Kia Motors invest $300 million in the Indian ride-hailing company
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Insurtech Startup Saphron Bags $1 Million Seed Funding From Sage, Talino Labs
The company is making the delivery of insurance radically accessible to make financial inclusion a reality in Southeast Asia
By Nidhi Singh
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How to Become an Investable Founder in Asia Pacific
Though the challenges will vary from startup to startup, there are three fundamentals that founders must get right
By Maggie Po
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The Investment Spree In Ride-hailing Space Is Just Getting Started
Go-Jek's arch-rival Grab has set a new benchmark in scaling investments
By Nidhi Singh
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Indonesian Ride-hailing Giant Go-Jek Picks Up $100 Million Funding From Astra International
The strategic partnership will maximize Indonesia's potential to continue to be at the forefront of Southeast Asia's digital transformation
By Nidhi Singh
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Chinese SaaS Startup Moka Nabs $27 Million in Series B Funding
The funding will be mainly used for talent introduction, product innovation and business development
By Nidhi Singh
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Why SoftBank Vision Fund Has Invested in this Chinese Secondhand Car Platform
Through continuous innovation across its product, service, and data platforms, the Chehaoduo Group has reduced barriers to purchase a new car for consumers as well
By Nidhi Singh
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These Singapore-based AI Startups are Taking the Lead with Seed Funding
Both are eyeing the Southeast Asia markets
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APAC Led Global Fintech Investments Last Year
While investments from China take the lead in growth, UK gains despite Brexit doubts
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Singapore: the Manufacturing Hub
The island city attracted over US$ 8 billion in fixed asset investment last year
By Pooja Singh
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The Founder of Malaysia’s First Sugar Dating Platform Wants People to Build Honest and Transparent Relationships
Darren Chan says Sugarbook has seen 1,500 per cent rise in revenue in the past one year
By Pooja Singh
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Global Esports Economy will Exceed $1 Billion This Year
North America and China to continue to represent majority of revenue
By Pooja Singh
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What Makes Asian Cities Venture Capitalists’ Favourite
Nine of 10 of the largest deals announced last year were for companies based in the region
By Pooja Singh
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What Makes Singapore APAC’s Premier Tech City
And an investment hotspot for venture capitalists
By Pooja Singh
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The 12 Movers and Shakers of Asia’s Mighty Financial Sector
From fintech companies to multinational companies, the move of these influencers could lead to potential disruption
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Messaging app LINE to Grow its Digital Payments Business
LINE invests in subsidiary Pay after announcing Q4 losses of JPY 5.79 billion
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The $5.2 Trillion Price Tag of Cybercrime
As Internet becomes more complex, it's getting difficult for companies to introduce adequate safeguards against cybercriminals
By Pooja Singh
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8 Ways to Impress International Investors
Cross-cultural gatherings can be awkward and intimidating
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Indonesian Legaltech firm Justika Raises Pre-series A Funding
Justika is a marketplace for all legal services, from legal counsel to document creation
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12 Things You Need to Understand about the Silicon Valley Model before Using it in Other Markets
Investors and entrepreneurs in emerging markets like Asia should take notes
By Dan Kranzler
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Oyo’s 8-year-old Journey is a Quintessential Indian Legend in the Book of Business World Stories (Infographic)
Oyo has transformed itself from being a mere start-up since its inception to becoming one of the most valuable unicorns in the world
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American Express Books Japan’s Pocket Concierge For An Undisclosed Amount
The restaurant booking platform recommends high-end restaurants for both domestic and international users
By Nidhi Singh
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Why M&A Activity in Asia Pacific could Fall this Year
Investors in the region recorded the worst performance in 2018
By Pooja Singh
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Friday Flashback: China’s Ofo to Halt Overseas Operations
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By Nidhi Singh