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by Peter Cowan
06 July , 2023

Spotify’s focus on premium pays off

The Swedish audio-streaming giant is reportedly doubling down on its premium offering with a new higher-level tier.

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by Gabriel Budi Sutrisno
13 June , 2023

DailySocial.id founder on managing new fund amid startup malaise

“Valuations are down, but this doesn’t mean that these startups suck,” Rama Mamuaya recently wrote in a Linkedin post.

emerging tech team

by Shadine Taufik
09 June , 2023

From short-film curation to Netflix series: how Viddsee plays the streaming game

Initially established as a content curation platform, Viddsee has since made its own films and series, working with the likes of Netflix and Vidio.

ByteDance

by Miguel Cordon
15 May , 2023

TikTok to train 5,000 SG students over next 5 years with new tech program

The TikTok Tech Immersion program’s first cohort, which consists of over 1,300 students, will run from May 15 to May 31.

Advertising

by Stefanie Yeo
12 May , 2023

How Tech in Asia Studios creates better value than the traditional agency

Reduce cost and risk by leveraging our database, targeting, and commitment to authentic value creation.

emerging tech

by Collin Furtado
18 April , 2023

Kumu’s struggles: Layoffs, departures slash workforce by almost half

The Philippine livestreaming platform has seen big bets not panning out and ex-employees alleging that frivolous spends costed the firm.

ByteDance

by Miguel Cordon
24 March , 2023

TikTok CEO denies any mishandling of US data

The exec has vowed to make sure that “data of all Americans is stored in America and hosted by an American headquartered company.”

gaming

by Miguel Cordon
22 March , 2023

Tencent sees first-ever annual revenue decline in FY 2022

However, chair and CEO Ma Huateng said the tech giant is poised to benefit from China’s economic recovery, which he says is “now underway.”

99 Group

by Shadine Taufik
15 March , 2023

99 Group grabs $11m in series C extension

The new funding will enable 99 Group to continue expansion through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

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by Shadine Taufik
15 March , 2023

Firm of UAE’s ‘spy sheikh’ buys ByteDance stake at $220b valuation

The TikTok parent previously valued itself at US$300 billion during its share buyback scheme, Bloomberg reported.

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by Miguel Cordon
15 March , 2023

TikTok explores split from ByteDance amid security woes

The split could take the form of a sale or IPO, Bloomberg reported.

bondee

by Shravanth Vijayakumar
08 March , 2023

Will Bondee be more than a flash in the pan?

We assess whether Bondee can dispel fad-related concerns and look at Indonesia’s massive incentive program to boost EV adoption.

ByteDance

by Miguel Cordon
02 March , 2023

TikTok caps time limit for teens to curb addiction

The feature comes as the ByteDance-owned app faces a potential ban in the US.

active funds southeast asia

by Nikita Puri
28 February , 2023

Looking for funding? Check out this list

This week’s On the Rise looks at active VC funds in Southeast Asia, Bondee’s growth curve, and an Indonesian firm’s no-layoff strategy to cut costs.

Facebook

by Miguel Cordon
20 February , 2023

Facebook to test Twitter-like subscription services

Meta Verified offers users increased security, authenticity measures across the platform, and a blue checkmark.

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by Gabriel Budi Sutrisno
17 February , 2023

Twitter reportedly shuts two offices in India

In late 2022, Twitter fired about 90% of its staff in India, according to Bloomberg.

disney

by Miguel Cordon
09 February , 2023

Disney to slash 7,000 jobs amid reorganization

The media giant said it’s looking to save US$5.5 billion in costs through the revamp.

Grab

by Miguel Cordon
03 February , 2023

Weixin makes ‘strategic’ tie-ups in Singapore as China reopens

Chinese travelers now can book Grab ride-hailing services directly via their WeChat app.

briefing

by Miguel Cordon
31 January , 2023

TikTok boss to appear before US lawmakers as app ban looms

The US House Committee on Foreign Affairs is scheduled to vote on a bill that would prohibit TikTok in the country, Reuters reported.

blockchain

by Miguel Cordon
27 January , 2023

Can Bondee be SEA’s unexpected social media champ?

Bondee bears similarities to Zheli, a once-viral Chinese social app that was taken down last year.

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Spotify’s focus on premium pays off

DailySocial.id founder on managing new fund amid startup malaise

From short-film curation to Netflix series: how Viddsee plays the streaming game

TikTok to train 5,000 SG students over next 5 years with new tech program

How Tech in Asia Studios creates better value than the traditional agency

Kumu’s struggles: Layoffs, departures slash workforce by almost half

TikTok CEO denies any mishandling of US data

Tencent sees first-ever annual revenue decline in FY 2022

99 Group grabs $11m in series C extension

Firm of UAE’s ‘spy sheikh’ buys ByteDance stake at $220b valuation

TikTok explores split from ByteDance amid security woes

Will Bondee be more than a flash in the pan?

TikTok caps time limit for teens to curb addiction

Looking for funding? Check out this list

Facebook to test Twitter-like subscription services

Twitter reportedly shuts two offices in India

Disney to slash 7,000 jobs amid reorganization

Weixin makes ‘strategic’ tie-ups in Singapore as China reopens

TikTok boss to appear before US lawmakers as app ban looms

Can Bondee be SEA’s unexpected social media champ?

The Viu looks good from the top

Bitcoin back above US$30,000 after surprising comments from Fed chair

Did Grab drive itself into a corner?

3 CEOs, 2 months, 1 company: chaos at live commerce enabler Upmesh