Michael Tegos
Tech in Asia
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Fintech startup MC Payment to acquire iFashion Group, proceed with reverse takeover plans
Pending approval, MC Payment will soon go public through an acquisition by Artivision Technologies, having first snapped up iFashion Group. → Read More
Flipkart acquires mobile repair & service firm to boost support network
The deal will help increase Flipkart’s support and service capabilities throughout India. → Read More
Grab partners with online maps provider that rivals Google Maps
Here Technologies is owned by a consortium of German automakers BMW, Mercedes, and Audi, and plans to expand its navigation tech to driverless cars and robots. → Read More
An Instagram for photo nerds guided me to some great shooting spots in Singapore
Explorest works with professional photographers to offer live tips to users about equipment, techniques, and locations, starting with Singapore. → Read More
Brief: Uber goes after China’s tourists with option for Chinese-speaking driver
UberMandarin helps Chinese speakers book a ride with a driver who speaks their language. → Read More
Brief: AI-powered logistics software startup raises $2.5m to grow in Asia-Pacific
ASX-listed Yojee powers its logistics software and network with AI and blockchain tech. → Read More
No one would hire this entrepreneur after college, so he got busy launching startups
Enon Landenberg’s latest venture is smart parenting app Bosco, which he launched in Asia through his startup factory SFBI. → Read More
Brief: Online property portal raises $300k to expand beyond Thailand
The startup complements property portals like PropertyGuru by helping agents upload and manage their listings across platforms. → Read More
Co-working unicorn WeWork acquires local counterpart Spacemob to expand to Southeast Asia
Following a $500m injection by SoftBank and Hony Capital, WeWork is moving into Southeast Asia by acquiring local rival Spacemob. → Read More
Polytechnics in Singapore to add fintech courses in banking and IT diplomas
Five Singapore polytechnics will work with MAS and Fidor Bank to train their students in financial technology. → Read More
One Championship clinched a series C deal with Sequoia in under 10 weeks. Here’s why
The mixed martial arts company isn’t your typical tech startup. But a chance encounter in an elevator piqued Sequoia’s interest. → Read More
Brief: Didi invests in European ride-hailing startup Taxify
The Chinese ride-hailing giant keeps spreading its influence to markets across the world. → Read More
Singapore Press Holdings sets up another freelance services venture with Chinese unicorn
SPH Interactive will hold a 40 percent stake in the new joint venture with China’s Zhubajie. → Read More
Looks like Amazon Prime Now is still down in Singapore
Only hours after the service launched to much fanfare in Singapore, it looks like overwhelming demand brought it down. → Read More
Brief: Singapore defense corporation sets up $150m startup venture arm
ST Engineering will also launch Innosparks, an innovation lab for startups and developers at Singapore’s One North tech district. → Read More
They came from France to help Japanese students score their next job
Fukuoka-based Ikkai started out matching students to people who needed help with odd jobs, but now works more with companies who need short-term talent. → Read More
Amazon could finally land in Singapore this week
The US ecommerce giant is set to announce tomorrow that Amazon Prime Now will be launching in Singapore. → Read More
Fintech startup Call Levels pivots to enterprise product as co-founder departs
The startup will focus on helping corporate clients with customer service and communication through chatbot and AI tech. → Read More
Q&A: 500 Startups’ Eddie Thai on the Vietnam tech ecosystem and its ‘secret weapon’
Eddie Thai talks to Rokk3r Labs’ Jide Adebayo about the opportunities and challenges in Vietnam’s startup scene. → Read More
Veteran Singaporean engineer comes home to take top product spot at Redmart
After stints at Facebook and Amazon, Patrick Teo will head product and engineering at the online grocery service. → Read More