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In brief: Hillhouse Capital goes big with $10.6b fund
AD<p>Hillhouse Capital, known for its investments in Tencent, Baidu, Didi Chuxing, and Meituan Dianping, has raised a record US$10.6 billion for its …
Health Care88 startups showcasing their tech at TIA Tokyo 2018 (INFOGRAPHIC)
A quick overview of what to expect at Startup Factory this September 20 & 21.
What Alibaba’s investments say about its plans for the future
AD<p>Alibaba has grown from the plucky startup taking on eBay to China’s most dominant ecommerce player, and one of the most valuable companies in the …
Alibaba Group5 questions you should be able to answer before a data scientist job interview
AD<p>When what’s standing between you and your dream job in data science is how well you do in the interview, you may start to feel the pressure. A …
How a cashback startup convinced frequent flyer programs to offer air miles as rewards
While shopping online, most consumers tend to log on to the site directly to make a purchase. However, taking the most direct route might mean …
Frequent-flyer ProgramsInterior design app Livspace gets $70m in Goldman Sachs-led round
AD<p>Livspace – an ecommerce marketplace for home decor – has just banked US$70 million in a series C funding round co-led by Goldman Sachs and TPG …
CustomersIn brief: Japanese tech billionaire to be SpaceX’s first space tourist
AD<p>Elon Musk’s company SpaceX has unveiled the first private passenger it plans to fly around the Moon.<p>Japanese billionaire and online fashion tycoon …
Yusaku MaezawaIn brief: Binance, 500 Startups, others put $40m into blockchain game-making platform
However, the Chinese game development industry is in a limbo at the moment.
BinanceCan WeChat help China reform its legal system?
In 2010, China began a slow push to reform its legal system. Now, a Chinese data company, Gridsum, is attempting to accelerate that reform.
AsiaIn brief: Ola heads to New Zealand following Australia and UK launches
AD<p>Indian ride-hailing platform Ola said on Tuesday it plans to launch operations in New Zealand, and expand its overseas rivalry with US-based peer …
SoftBank GroupSingapore Exchange leads $44m investment in Hong Kong’s ‘Expedia for freight’
AD<p>Hong Kong-based Freightos has raised US$44.4 million in a series C round led by Singapore Exchange (SGX), the company that runs the city-state’s …
General ElectricPMD maker Whill nets $45m to ride the ‘silver tsunami’
The startup will use the funding to further develop an integrated ‘mobility-as-a-service’ platform to serve the world’s growing elderly population.
Learn all about how Japan’s fintech scene is evolving at #tiatokyo2018
Hear from seasoned fintech leaders this September 20 & 21 as they delve into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Hear from a crypto-evangelist, 9Gag co-founder, and Hollywood animator at Thailand’s largest tech summit
You don’t want to miss these four speakers at the Digital Thailand Big Bang 2018.
Business DevelopmentIn brief: Ola banks an extra $50m from Chinese investors
AD<p>India’s largest cab-hailing service Ola has raised US$50 million at a valuation of roughly US$4.3 billion from Hong Kong-based Sailing Capital and …
University of CaliforniaIn brief: Go-Jek introduces in-car entertainment and retail
AD<p>Indonesian ride-hailing giant Go-Jek today announced that it has acquired Indonesian adtech startup Promogo for an undisclosed sum. The startup …
In-flight EntertainmentIndonesian B2B marketplace Ralali has Thailand and microlending in its sights
It has just raised $7m from investors including SBI and SCG.
IndonesiaIn brief: Path is dead
Remember that app?
In brief: Go-Jek said to be near closing of $2b funding round
AD<p>Go-Jek, Indonesia’s most valuable technology startup, is in talks to raise at least US$2 billion to fuel an accelerated expansion overseas, …
Ho Chi Minh CityIn brief: Singapore makes important advancements in e-payments
AD<p>A universal QR code was launched to free merchants from the need to display multiple QR codes to accept different cashless payment schemes. Dubbed …
QR codesIn brief: Singapore government to invest $18m in quantum engineering
“Quantum computing, if realized, would break today’s most prevalent cryptographic systems in minutes,” said Heng Swee Keat, minister for finance and …
National University of SingaporeAs it becomes a $53b public company, Meituan should give up on ride-hailing altogether
The segment is ultra-saturated and beset with public safety concerns. Meituan is better off taking risks elsewhere.
Sexual HarassmentThey turned off the heater in winter to save money. Now they’re a leader in patent search
AD<p>Jeffrey Tiong was a model student. He was a finalist in a business plan competition, won a young entrepreneurship award, and made the dean’s …
Living RoomsIn brief: Grab confirms HappyFresh investment
The two companies partnered on a groceries-delivery service back in July.
South-east AsiaIn brief: Indonesia’s Member.id scores pre-series A funding
East Ventures led the round, with participation from Ace Capital and several angel investors.
Small BusinessHow Jeff Bezos saved the Kindle from failing
Bezos was forced to put an apology letter on Amazon’s Web site.
Kindle FireStraight to IPO: Meet the Philippines-based startup that listed in London
Restaurant booking app BigDish didn't take any venture capital.
ProfitIn China, farmers turn to viral videos to sell stuff
AD<p>While nearly 300 million Chinese farmers flock to urban centers chasing dreams and higher salaries, Jiang Jinchun is staying put in Zaotian, his …
LivestreamingAspiring data scientists, here’s how you can get hired
AD<p>Working in recruitment for data science, we’re no strangers to the mountains that you have to climb and the pitfalls you can plunge into as you try …
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