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Local banks have invested an additional 345 billion won ($303.8 million) into start-up support. Based on past results, the latest funding could yield 11,000 jobs, D.Camp said on Wednesday. In 2012, 18 local banks teamed up to create and invest 500 billion won…
Technology-related subsidiaries of LG hosted a fair on Monday in which 20 local start-ups presented their cutting-edge developments in areas such as autopilot technologies, artificial intelligence and big data. The small firms are seeking partnerships with…
When Tan Tie Wee, 40, heard complaints from his colleagues in China about the hassle of filing for tax refunds overseas, he was motivated to start up something that can help simplify this process. “Some said it was language difficulties. Some said they were…
Ten aspiring Vietnamese start-ups went head-to-head on Thursday at the final of UberEXCHANGE, a nationwide competition offering a $4,400 prize and two tickets to visit Silicon Valley. Logivan, a two-month-old start-up, emerged as the winner with its plan to…
Jack Ma has some blunt advice to startups: “If it’s hot, forget it.” “By that time everyone is doing it. It’s too late,” Ma told attendees of the Jumpstarter 2017 finale at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre last night. Ma, who shared the stage…
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