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Indian unicorns

6 Indian Unicorns in 4 Days: A Week Like No Other for the Indian Startup Ecosystem

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Within the first four months of 2021, India has added 10 new unicorns. Of this, six were added just last week. With six startups entering the coveted US$1 billion club, last week marked a week like no other for the Indian startup ecosystem. This brings the total number of Indian unicorns in the first four […]

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Within the first four months of 2021, India has added 10 new unicorns. Of this, six were added just last week. With six startups entering the coveted US$1 billion club, last week marked a week like no other for the Indian startup ecosystem. This brings the total number of Indian unicorns in the first four

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Asia's Gen Z

OK Boomer: Decoding Asia’s Gen Z

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Whether you’re trying to “suss out” what this young demographic wants, or want to get a “vibe check” on their interests and behaviors, here’s the lowdown on how to approach Asia’s Gen Z. Millennials dominated the Internet during its boom days, but Gen Z is the talk of the town now. For brands wishing to

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Whether you’re trying to “suss out” what this young demographic wants, or want to get a “vibe check” on their interests and behaviors, here’s the lowdown on how to approach Asia’s Gen Z. Millennials dominated the Internet during its boom days, but Gen Z is the talk of the town now. For brands wishing to

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No Internet Know All About Offline Messaging App Bridgefy

No Internet? Know All About Offline Messaging App Bridgefy

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Offline communications app Bridgefy was downloaded over 1.1 million times in less than 48 hours since the Myanmar coup took place. Last month, messaging apps such as Signal and Telegram surged in popularity in India, after WhatsApp’s proposed update to its privacy policy led to backlash. According to WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, the popular messaging

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Offline communications app Bridgefy was downloaded over 1.1 million times in less than 48 hours since the Myanmar coup took place. Last month, messaging apps such as Signal and Telegram surged in popularity in India, after WhatsApp’s proposed update to its privacy policy led to backlash. According to WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, the popular messaging

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[Press Release] How This Filipino-Led, New York-Based Startup Is Revolutionizing News Publishing & Broadcasting

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When Alfred Cardenas started trading stocks and commodities two years ago, he realized the importance of timely and in-depth news. And when he created his first tech startup—a $1 million buy now, pay later company based in Singapore—and served as its CEO, business and financial news proved to be vital in making “key strategic decisions

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When Alfred Cardenas started trading stocks and commodities two years ago, he realized the importance of timely and in-depth news. And when he created his first tech startup—a $1 million buy now, pay later company based in Singapore—and served as its CEO, business and financial news proved to be vital in making “key strategic decisions

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Dable

South Korean Content Discovery Platform Dable Picks Up US$12M Series C, Aims for Global Expansion

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Dable uses big data and personalization technologies to provide recommended content to 500 million users every month. South Korean content discovery platform Dable has secured US$12 million in a Series C round, the company announced today. The round values Dable at over $90 million. The funding brings Dable’s total capital haul to $20 million, and

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Dable uses big data and personalization technologies to provide recommended content to 500 million users every month. South Korean content discovery platform Dable has secured US$12 million in a Series C round, the company announced today. The round values Dable at over $90 million. The funding brings Dable’s total capital haul to $20 million, and

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Tech’s Year in Review: Lifestyle

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By Reethu Ravi and Sharon Lewis This article is the third of a four-part Tech’s Year in Review series reviewing developments across industries in 2020. It discusses the world of lifestyle tech, focusing on esports and gaming, entertainment and media, and travel. The year 2020 was a tumultuous one for the tech and startup industry.

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By Reethu Ravi and Sharon Lewis This article is the third of a four-part Tech’s Year in Review series reviewing developments across industries in 2020. It discusses the world of lifestyle tech, focusing on esports and gaming, entertainment and media, and travel. The year 2020 was a tumultuous one for the tech and startup industry.

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[Press Release] CloserStill MediaWins a Hat-trick at the Prestigious Association of Event Organisers Excellence Awards

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Despite these trying times, CloserStill Media goes from strength to strength, after winning three momentous awards at the exhibition industry’s Oscars. LONDON, Dec 16, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) the trade body representing trade and consumer events honoured CloserStill Media last week with 3 industry awards of excellence – Best Organiser Team, Best

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Despite these trying times, CloserStill Media goes from strength to strength, after winning three momentous awards at the exhibition industry’s Oscars. LONDON, Dec 16, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) the trade body representing trade and consumer events honoured CloserStill Media last week with 3 industry awards of excellence – Best Organiser Team, Best

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[Press Release] The Collective for Equality Launched; Aims to Enlist C-Suite commitment for better Workplace Gender Balance in Singapore

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SINGAPORE, Dec 17, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Singapore-headquartered WomenIconsNetwork.com (WIN), has announced the launch of an initiative – The Collective for Equality (Singapore) – to promote and support the actions of organizations, programs and people working towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 that deals with achieving Gender Equality and empowering all women and girls. A

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SINGAPORE, Dec 17, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Singapore-headquartered WomenIconsNetwork.com (WIN), has announced the launch of an initiative – The Collective for Equality (Singapore) – to promote and support the actions of organizations, programs and people working towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 that deals with achieving Gender Equality and empowering all women and girls. A

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[Press Release] AVIA Announces New Board Members and New Board Chair for 2021

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SINGAPORE, Dec 11, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Following the recent Annual General Meeting of the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), four new members have joined the Board of AVIA and a new Chairman has been elected. The new Chairman and board members are from across the spectrum of the video industry, both geographically and

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SINGAPORE, Dec 11, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Following the recent Annual General Meeting of the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), four new members have joined the Board of AVIA and a new Chairman has been elected. The new Chairman and board members are from across the spectrum of the video industry, both geographically and

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[Press Release] ATF Online+ Caps Off its First Week with Fresh Insights for 2021

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SINGAPORE, Dec 8, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – The 21st Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Asia’s leading entertainment content and conference, capped off the first week of its digital edition – ATF Online+, with 2,320 unique attendees from 60 countries and regions as of 4 December 2020. The platform is available on-demand until 28 February 2021. ATF Online+

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SINGAPORE, Dec 8, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – The 21st Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), Asia’s leading entertainment content and conference, capped off the first week of its digital edition – ATF Online+, with 2,320 unique attendees from 60 countries and regions as of 4 December 2020. The platform is available on-demand until 28 February 2021. ATF Online+

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Tooter: All You Need to Know About India’s Twitter ‘Rival’

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Similar to Twitter, users can create an account on Tooter and post short messages, called ‘Toots’. Tooter, the ‘Indian alternative’ to social networking and microblogging platform Twitter has taken social media by storm. While it appears to have been launched in July this year, the platform recently went viral in the mainstream media. Plugged as

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Similar to Twitter, users can create an account on Tooter and post short messages, called ‘Toots’. Tooter, the ‘Indian alternative’ to social networking and microblogging platform Twitter has taken social media by storm. While it appears to have been launched in July this year, the platform recently went viral in the mainstream media. Plugged as

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[Press Release] ATF Online+ Announces Full Event Line-up

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The four-day event will see five power-packed segments and new In Development programs SINGAPORE, Nov 26, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) 2020 returns in less than a week with a jam-packed schedule tailored for the online audience.  Charging forward into 2021 and into the realm of content connectivity, commerce and beyond, the programme

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The four-day event will see five power-packed segments and new In Development programs SINGAPORE, Nov 26, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) 2020 returns in less than a week with a jam-packed schedule tailored for the online audience.  Charging forward into 2021 and into the realm of content connectivity, commerce and beyond, the programme

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[Press Release] AVIA closes the year on a high note with its biggest turnout yet for the Asia Video Summit, behind a backdrop of COVID-19, content, collaboration and community.

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AVIA closes the year on a high note with its biggest turnout yet for the Asia Video Summit, behind a backdrop of COVID-19, content, collaboration and community. This year’s summit was attended by over 1000 delegates globally and featured the industry’s first hybrid event with live gatherings in both Hong Kong and Singapore. FOR IMMEDIATE

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AVIA closes the year on a high note with its biggest turnout yet for the Asia Video Summit, behind a backdrop of COVID-19, content, collaboration and community. This year’s summit was attended by over 1000 delegates globally and featured the industry’s first hybrid event with live gatherings in both Hong Kong and Singapore. FOR IMMEDIATE

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[Press Release] Announcing the winners for the ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2020

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TechNode Global has announced the winners for the first edition of ORIGIN Innovation Awards. The winners were announced during the ORIGIN Conference, an on-demand conference track about the latest developments in the Asia tech and startup scene within TECHFEST Live x ROAD-TO-WCIT Malaysia 2020. 2020 winners include early-stage startups, venture capital firms, corporates, community builders, and influential

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TechNode Global has announced the winners for the first edition of ORIGIN Innovation Awards. The winners were announced during the ORIGIN Conference, an on-demand conference track about the latest developments in the Asia tech and startup scene within TECHFEST Live x ROAD-TO-WCIT Malaysia 2020. 2020 winners include early-stage startups, venture capital firms, corporates, community builders, and influential

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Is Regulation on the Horizon for OTT Platforms in India?

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The Indian government’s latest announcement concerning digital and online media platforms brings them under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Could the government be signaling the start of a tighter regulatory regime for OTT platforms in India? The Government of India is bumping up its regulation of digital platforms in the country.

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The Indian government’s latest announcement concerning digital and online media platforms brings them under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Could the government be signaling the start of a tighter regulatory regime for OTT platforms in India? The Government of India is bumping up its regulation of digital platforms in the country.

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[Press Release] Southeast Asian Film Financing Project Market 2020 Finalists Announced

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SINGAPORE, Nov 6, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – ScreenSingapore today announced finalists for the Southeast Asian Film Financing (SAFF) Project Market 2020. Ten projects from China, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand were selected based on the project’s co-production viabilities and the strength of the filmmaking team. This year’s SAFF Project Market sees entries coming in from 14

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SINGAPORE, Nov 6, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – ScreenSingapore today announced finalists for the Southeast Asian Film Financing (SAFF) Project Market 2020. Ten projects from China, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand were selected based on the project’s co-production viabilities and the strength of the filmmaking team. This year’s SAFF Project Market sees entries coming in from 14

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