NewsDidi steers into New York for mega initial public offeringDidi logged a USD 1.6 billion net loss in 2020, then eked out a profitable Q1 this year. 2 mins read
Since late last year, Tata Group has been out in the market to acquire internet companies to create a super app. NewsIndian conglomerate Tata Group buys local e-healthcare platform 1mg3 mins read
Dawaai’s platform enables users to order medicines, consult doctors online, receive health services at home, and book lab tests. NewsPakistan’s Dawaai raises USD 8.5 million to grow online pharmacy and healthcare platform3 mins read
After three days of refusing orders, GoKilat drivers are expected to start working under the reduced incentive scheme. NewsGojek’s courier strike ends today. What will happen next?3 mins read
There is scant public information about Caturnusa Sejahtera Finance, Traveloka’s subcontractor, for its pay later service. NewsTraveloka says it is aware of fraudulent activities from 2019, denies data misuse2 mins read
US Commerce Department to reassess all apps connected to ‘adversaries.’ NewsBiden revokes WeChat and TikTok ban, but orders security review2 mins read
There is increased interest in Indonesia from American VCs, BukuWarung co-founder says. NewsBukuWarung snags USD 60 million in new round led by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures and Goodwater2 mins read
Kuaishou has fought hard to compete with ByteDance’s TikTok outside of China, with its Zynn and Snack Video making promising debuts in 2020. NewsTikTok rival Kuaishou shows progress overseas after years of struggles3 mins read
Founded in 2017, Verbit harnesses artificial and human intelligence to provide a smart transcription and captioning solution. NewsIsraeli AI transcription startup Verbit raises USD 157 million at unicorn valuation2 mins read
NewsDeals in brief: Malaysia’s ArmourZero and FeedMe raise funding, Accelerating Asia backs eight startups in 12th cohort, latest China investments, and more