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Every Half, a Vietnamese coffee chain, recently raised $8 million in a Series A funding round with participation from current investors Openspace Capital and DSG Consumer Partners. This funding will be utilized to fuel the company’s expansion across Vietnam,…
Vietnamese coffee brand, Every Half, has recently raised a total of US$8 million in a Series A funding round. The considerable investment comes courtesy of existing investors Openspace Capital and DSG Consumer Partners. The new capital will be used to…
Jago Coffee, an Indonesian-based mobile coffee startup, recently secured a significant financial boost of US$12.5 million in a Series B funding round. This recent round of funding will enable the company to progress with its expansion plans. The focus is on…
For devotees of brief video content, the introduction of TikTok’s latest application focused on ‘micro dramas’ comes as exciting news. This new application is a development of TikTok’s commitment to fostering engagement and innovation in the realm of digital…
Mr Cheesecake, a renowned Japanese dessert brand, has established its first ever permanent outlet beyond the domestic Japanese market. The new store is situated in Hysan Place, Causeway Bay, marking the brand’s international debut. Expansion in Hong Kong…
Coolmate, a Vietnamese brand known for its digital-first approach in fashion, has successfully completed its latest Series C financing. The specific details of the funding have been kept under wraps, but it is understood that the funds will be used to fuel…
Get ready for a dose of reality (and advertisements) between your binge sessions: Amazon Prime Video officially joins the ad-fueled streaming party. After announcing what was coming a few months back, Amazon has now confirmed via an email sent to its Prime…
Google TV is an app available for both Android and iOS devices. The app allows you to find movies and television shows that you can watch on demand from several platforms including Pluto TV, Tubi TV, Plex, Prime Video, Peacock, YouTube, and more. 9to5Google…
Netflix could be working on a new way to keep you as a subscriber. After rapidly losing subscriptions, the streaming giant added a mobile gaming platform, is reportedly planning to introduce an ad-supported tier, and — now — it is looking to broaden its…
In an attempt to better attune its recommendations to its users, Netflix introduced a third button to its rating system. Yes, from now on, Netflix will have not two, but three reaction buttons: a thumbs up, a thumbs down, and a double thumbs up button.…
Although there are many streaming alternatives like Amazon Prime, Disney+, Apple TV+ and Hulu, during the current crisis with so many people stuck at home, Netflix is the service that tens of millions of shut-ins depend on for entertainment. Friends and…
U.S. streaming service provider Netflix wants to produce content in Vietnam as it seeks to expand in Asia, its CEO has said. Speaking at a meeting with Mai Tien Dung, Chairman of the Government Office on Monday, Reed Hastings added that the company, which has…
The BMW 1 Series has been one of the most fun to drive hatchbacks over the previous generations and the automaker has now released the all-new generation of the model. The 2020 BMW 1 Series is quite literally all-new, having been built from the ground up and…
Ahead of the launch of Netflix’s first original Korean drama series today, executives from the streaming giant expressed confidence in the global popularity of Korean content at a press briefing in Seoul, Thursday. Kim Min-young, the director of content at…
Emerging subscription-based streaming video service iflix intends to set itself apart from Netflix by becoming a social media platform for television, according to company executive. “Netflix is very much into an original production base… they are really…
Maxis is partnering with YouTube and Malaysia’s best storytellers to produce a Merdeka-themed film series, shot entirely using the latest cutting edge 360° cameras. Maxis will be working with award-winning filmmakers that include The Ming Thing, YouTube…
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