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SoftBank Ventures Korea co-led the round. NewsSingapore’s Carro raised $60m in growth and expansion push1 min read
Tencent Mobile Internet Business Group gets a huge boost with coveted Shenzhen’s automobile road test license. NewsTencent’s automatic driving laboratory gets the green light to test self-drive cars in Shenzhen1 min read
Singapore’s Carousell receives much-needed ammunition to take on its competitors. NewsSingapore-based Carousell garnered $85m Series C funding support amidst growing regional competition1 min read
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15 startups from Belt-and-Road countries will enter the accelerator to enhance their competitive edge. NewsAtWork kicks off startup accelerator program in Xiamen amid Belt-and-Road initiative2 mins read
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Plus, Tencent-backed WeDoctor raised a pre-IPO round. Walmart agreed to buy 77% stake in Flipkart for $16 billion. NewsKrASIA Daily: Go-Jek looks to invest in startups to maintain growth momentum 3 mins read
NewsFinVolution, NUS Business School share findings on financial inclusion for Filipino domestic helpers