NewsSony reports annual profit drop after coronavirus disruptionsWeak sales in electronic products and gaming drag profit down amid lockdowns. 2 mins read
Baidu says it will promote livestreaming services more actively and hopes to cultivate 1,000 livestreaming stars. NewsChinese internet giant Baidu invests USD 70.5 million in livestreaming amid coronavirus-led boom3 mins read
Tencent gaming revenue, aided by a gaming consumption boom, has allowed the company to withstand COVID-19 headwinds and look to the future. NewsTencent gaming revenue growth pushes company past Q1 expectations2 mins read
According to the report, Ribbit Capital, Accel, and Sequoia Capital were the top five active funds who backed Indian fintech companies. NewsIndia surpasses China in fintech funding in Q1 20202 mins read
Dada Nexus’ IPO marks the second China-based company aiming to go public in the US after the Luckin Coffee scandal involving fraudulent financials. NewsDelivery company Dada Nexus latest China firm to file for US IPO2 mins read
China, beset by the outbreak, was where disruptions began, but as the pandemic spread globally, so did plant closings and lockdowns. NewsAs China reopens, tech firms find supply-chain disruptions continue elsewhere5 mins read
Lamudi was founded in 2013 with the backing of Rocket Internet. NewsBayut and Zameen parent EMPG acquires Lamudi Global to expand into the Philippines, Indonesia, and Mexico3 mins read
This week, smartphone brands including Realme, Poco, Vivo, and Honor launched their new devices in India. NewsSmartphone brands gear up for new launches in India but expect tough times ahead4 mins read
COO Liu Jian was also fired along with Jenny Qian Zhiya as investors retreat and the board attempts a management reshuffle. NewsJenny Qian Zhiya fired as Luckin CEO as fraud probe deepens2 mins read
NewsDeals in brief: Valtor secures Wavemaker backing, Qapita raises Series B funding, Accel and Peak XV invest in Supabase, and more