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Aiko TanakaStartups

Chinese Startups Show AI and Robotics Advances at Beijing Expos

Chinese AI and robotics startups are accelerating their efforts to go public, showing advanced ‘robot bodies and AI brains’ at recent Beijing expos. The World Robot Conference highlighted practical applications from ice cream serving to complex tasks.

Food Delviery
Sarah ChenFood

China’s Food Delivery Wars: Alibaba and Rivals Feel the Profit Pinch

In the midst of a fierce food delivery war, China’s major players—Alibaba Group, Meituan, and JD.com—are locked in a high-stakes competition to capture consumer spending in the world’s largest economy. The stakes have just risen as JD.com recently amplified…

Globe Philippines scaled
Aiko TanakaTelecom

Globe launches Future Makers 2019 accelerator

The Philippines’ Globe Telecom has launched the latest round of its accelerator program for startups working to tackle some of the market’s most challenging social problems. The Globe Future Makers 2019 program will be open to all Philippine-based…

korean beauty
Aiko TanakaFashion

Korean beauty startups bet booming US demand outlasts tariff pain

Following their impressive online achievements in the US, South Korean cosmetic start-ups are seeking to strengthen their physical presence in the world’s largest consumer market. These brands, including Tirtir, D’alba, Torriden and Beauty of Joseon, are…

Bangkok Expats
Minjun ParkLiving

Bangkok named world’s best city for working remotely

Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, has been recognized as the best location globally for remote work. This ranking comes from a recent study conducted by QR Code Generator, an organization specializing in QR technology solutions. The study assessed…

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Rajiv MenonStartups

Singapore-based fintech startup Tyme raises $250M

Singapore fintech startup Tyme Group has secured a US$250 million investment, which it calls the “largest fintech raise this year in Southeast Asia,” giving it a valuation of $1.5 billion. The company received the investment from Brazil-headquartered lender…

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