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Deals in brief: BrightChamps acquires Edjust, Aleph raises seed funding, East Ventures closes secondary transaction with Coller Capital, and more
Edtech platform BrightChamps has acquired Edjust, a K12 education platform, in a cash and stock transaction. Edjust uses ...
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TikTok’s US ban is a cautionary tale for China’s global tech ambitions
Huang Minda (HM): The TikTok ban isn’t just a prelude. Over the years, there have already been significant enforcement ...
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Temu’s rise forces a rethink about Amazon’s grip on global e-commerce
Sellers, drawn by Temu’s rapid growth, began viewing the platform as a credible avenue for business expansion. Kevin ...
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14 hours offline: How TikTok’s blackout exposed its far-reaching impact
TikTok’s saga comes full circle as Donald Trump steps in to restore the platform, but the consequences linger.
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Asian streaming services claw back against Netflix and Disney
Hong Kong streaming platform Viu has been taking Southeast Asia by storm. In 2022, it beat Netflix with 66 million monthly ...
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BYD and legacy automakers take the wheel in smart driving’s next chapter
The rapid growth of the smart driving industry is now closely tied to increasing demand from automakers. Unlike previous ...
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Chinese consumers become thrifty but ready to spend on relaxation
Consumers in mainland China snapped up affordable products and services in 2024, as they become more budget-conscious in the ...
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Eight years on, has Sony’s China Hero Project delivered on its promise?
As the initiative enters a new phase, questions remain about its impact on China’s gaming industry and global ambitions.
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Luxury purchases are now mainstream for Vietnam’s booming consumer class
Besides apartments and cars, smartphone sales are also booming. The number of registered smartphones among Vietnam’s 100 ...