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WeChat, Taobao, and Meituan were found to be accessing users’ photos and locations in ways that users deem ‘excessively intrusive.’ NewsMajor mobile apps in China extensively mine personal data, sparking social media outrage2 mins read
The seven-year-old startup, which counts marquee investors like Tiger Global, Steadview Capital, Accel India, Elevation Capital, and Prosus Ventures as backers, became a unicorn earlier this year. NewsHome services marketplace Urban Company faces heat from women workers over unfair work practices3 mins read
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The move helps Grab comply with regulation governing local ownership. NewsNew investor in Indonesian e-payment service Ovo cuts Grab stake2 mins read
Aquant’s enterprise SaaS solutions provide predictive, actionable service recommendations through AI and machine learning. NewsAquant raises USD 70 million to advance service intelligence platform3 mins read
The eight finalists of the accelerator’s Hong Kong Demo Day will be pitching in the program’s first in-person event. EventsAlibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator announces finalists for Hong Kong Demo Day2 mins read
The Baidu subsidiary could raise at least USD 500 million through a share sale in Hong Kong. NewsiQiyi prepares secondary listing in Hong Kong, says Bloomberg2 mins read