NewsKEY STAT | Bilibili reports better-than-expected Q2 2020 earningsThe Youtube of China gained nearly 60% user increase in the quarter past. 1 min read
General manager Vanessa Pappas will become TikTok’s new interim head. NewsTikTok CEO Kevin Mayer quits amid escalating tensions in the US1 min read
AISpeech counts nearly 8,000 clients, including smartphone maker Xiaomi, logistics company SF, and Alibaba. NewsCHINA BRIEF | Alibaba-backed AISpeech closes pre-IPO round1 min read
Internet services are expected to become an important part of Oppo’s overall business amid the global roll-out of 5G networks. NewsChinese smartphone giant Oppo to launch short video app amid TikTok’s struggles4 mins read
Dubai- and Beirut-based edtech firm Geek Express has raised USD 520,000 in a pre-Series A round, the company said on Monday. The investment came from Saudi Arabia’s National Talents, Lebanon’s INewsDubai’s Geek Express raises USD 520,000 to provide STEAM education to children in MENA2 mins read
JioSaavn’s local competitor Gaana launched its own short-video app HotShots in July. NewsTikTok-rival Triller strikes partnership with Reliance-owned music streaming app JioSaavn3 mins read
Beijing-based Huohua Siwei specializes in math, science and critical thinking training for children aged three to 12. NewsCHINA BRIEF | Edtech startup Huohua Siwei announces USD 150 million financing round led by KKR1 min read
The hotel booking and management platform has announced two new senior hires and an internal promotion. NewsAs travel industry slows, hotel startup RedDoorz announces new senior appointments2 mins read
Alibaba will be the biggest shareholder of the beauty service provider after the deal. NewsOn-demand beauty service platform Helijia secures funding from Alibaba2 mins read
NewsDeals in brief: Three Singapore startups raise AI funding; SC Ventures leads Keyrock’s Series C round; six China investments; and more
