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[Press Release] AVIA holds the video industry’s first hybrid conference in Asia for its third Asia Video Summit

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  AVIA holds the video industry’s first hybrid conference in Asia for its third Asia Video Summit This year’s conference promises to be a multi-platform, multi-media experience with a select group of delegates able to experience the conference live in both Singapore and Hong Kong, while the virtual event platform sees the introduction of even […]

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  AVIA holds the video industry’s first hybrid conference in Asia for its third Asia Video Summit This year’s conference promises to be a multi-platform, multi-media experience with a select group of delegates able to experience the conference live in both Singapore and Hong Kong, while the virtual event platform sees the introduction of even

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The COVID-19 ‘Infodemic’: A Covert Killer

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Why immunity against the ‘infodemic’ can only happen with structural change  It’s often said that there are always three stories: his, her’s, and the truth. While this nugget of wisdom applies to just about every recount or anecdote, the truth becomes the only story that should be told when the matter is of life or

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Why immunity against the ‘infodemic’ can only happen with structural change  It’s often said that there are always three stories: his, her’s, and the truth. While this nugget of wisdom applies to just about every recount or anecdote, the truth becomes the only story that should be told when the matter is of life or

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These Unusual Applications of AI Will Leave You Stumped

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From modifying food to making fake news, AI is changing the world in different ways than one would think. Glossy prototypes of driverless cars and Sophia the Robot continue to dazzle the world. Against this backdrop, artificial intelligence (AI) has been steadily growing its roots within a tech-enabled civilization. People interact with AI on a

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From modifying food to making fake news, AI is changing the world in different ways than one would think. Glossy prototypes of driverless cars and Sophia the Robot continue to dazzle the world. Against this backdrop, artificial intelligence (AI) has been steadily growing its roots within a tech-enabled civilization. People interact with AI on a

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TechNode Global announces ORIGIN Conference Virtual in partnership with TECHFEST Live x ROAD-TO-WCIT Malaysia 2020

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The fifth edition of ORIGIN Conference is set to go virtual on Nov. 18, 2020. It is organized by TechNode Global, a pan-Asia tech platform offering premium tech news, cross-border businesses, events, and tailor-made marketing solutions for tech industry players. The ORIGIN Conference is an international event covering the latest developments in the Asia tech

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The fifth edition of ORIGIN Conference is set to go virtual on Nov. 18, 2020. It is organized by TechNode Global, a pan-Asia tech platform offering premium tech news, cross-border businesses, events, and tailor-made marketing solutions for tech industry players. The ORIGIN Conference is an international event covering the latest developments in the Asia tech

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[Press Release] Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2020: Setting DeFi and Blockchain Trends for 2021

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Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2020: Setting DeFi and Blockchain Trends for 2021 November 17th to 19th 2020, speakers and participants will assess the economic and technological rollercoaster of the year 2020, and will discuss whether DeFi will change the game for fintech. 20 October 2020, Hong Kong – During a week-long virtual event, speakers from

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Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2020: Setting DeFi and Blockchain Trends for 2021 November 17th to 19th 2020, speakers and participants will assess the economic and technological rollercoaster of the year 2020, and will discuss whether DeFi will change the game for fintech. 20 October 2020, Hong Kong – During a week-long virtual event, speakers from

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[Press Release] dateideas Officially Launches Mobile App

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EMBARGOED UNTIL 3 OCTOBER 2020, 11AM SGT dateideas Officially Launches Mobile App After 3 Years of Building Singapore’s Largest Community of Couples Planning dates should be fun and exciting, and now dateideas makes it easier than ever for you! SINGAPORE – October 3, 2020 – dateideas, the largest community of couples with over 49,000 subscribers

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EMBARGOED UNTIL 3 OCTOBER 2020, 11AM SGT dateideas Officially Launches Mobile App After 3 Years of Building Singapore’s Largest Community of Couples Planning dates should be fun and exciting, and now dateideas makes it easier than ever for you! SINGAPORE – October 3, 2020 – dateideas, the largest community of couples with over 49,000 subscribers

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Indian Social Media Platform ShareChat Cashes in on US$40M Pre-Series E

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With the funding, ShareChat is looking to give a boost to its TikTok alternative Moj Indian social media company ShareChat has raised US$40 million in a pre-Series E round of financing, the company announced in a statement late last week. Investors in the pre-Series E include SAIF Partners, Twitter, Lightspeed Ventures and India Quotient, joined

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With the funding, ShareChat is looking to give a boost to its TikTok alternative Moj Indian social media company ShareChat has raised US$40 million in a pre-Series E round of financing, the company announced in a statement late last week. Investors in the pre-Series E include SAIF Partners, Twitter, Lightspeed Ventures and India Quotient, joined

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Twitter-backed Social Media Platform ShareChat Acquires HPF Films to Bolster Content Capabilities

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A 25-member team from HPF Films will be joining ShareChat as part of the deal India-based social media platform ShareChat has acquired video production company HPF Films for an undisclosed amount, according to a statement by the company yesterday. The acquisition will enable ShareChat and its affiliate short video content brand Moj to build their

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A 25-member team from HPF Films will be joining ShareChat as part of the deal India-based social media platform ShareChat has acquired video production company HPF Films for an undisclosed amount, according to a statement by the company yesterday. The acquisition will enable ShareChat and its affiliate short video content brand Moj to build their

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[Press Release] Verizon Media Hong Kong’s city-first 5G Immersive Cross-Realm Virtual Event

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Verizon Media Hong Kong’s city-first 5G Immersive Cross-Realm Virtual Event The tumultuous year of 2020 also marks Yahoo’s 25th anniversary globally. Seizing this momentous moment to drive timeless passion, Verizon Media today hosted a city-first 5G immersive cross-realm virtual event, the “Yahoo25 Hong Kong Passion Moments in 5G”. With CSL Mobile as its 5G strategic

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Verizon Media Hong Kong’s city-first 5G Immersive Cross-Realm Virtual Event The tumultuous year of 2020 also marks Yahoo’s 25th anniversary globally. Seizing this momentous moment to drive timeless passion, Verizon Media today hosted a city-first 5G immersive cross-realm virtual event, the “Yahoo25 Hong Kong Passion Moments in 5G”. With CSL Mobile as its 5G strategic

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Indian Startups Mitron and Trell Make Hay Amid Chinese App Ban

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Indian TikTok alternatives Mitron and Trell have raised fresh funding of US$5 million and $11.43 million respectively Since the Indian government banned popular Chinese social media app TikTok along with 58 others, a slew of Indian companies have emerged to pocket the market share left behind these apps. Indian short-video sharing apps Mitron and Trell

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Indian TikTok alternatives Mitron and Trell have raised fresh funding of US$5 million and $11.43 million respectively Since the Indian government banned popular Chinese social media app TikTok along with 58 others, a slew of Indian companies have emerged to pocket the market share left behind these apps. Indian short-video sharing apps Mitron and Trell

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M17 Co-founder Joseph Phua Steps Down As CEO To Be Replaced By Hirofumi Ono

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Joseph Phua, Co-founder and CEO of M17 Entertainment Limited, the operator of Japan’s leading live streaming platform 17LIVE, will step down as the Group CEO and assume the role of non-executive Chairman, while Hirofumi Ono, previously the CEO of M17 Media Japan, will replace him, according to a press release and blog post by Phua yesterday. The

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Joseph Phua, Co-founder and CEO of M17 Entertainment Limited, the operator of Japan’s leading live streaming platform 17LIVE, will step down as the Group CEO and assume the role of non-executive Chairman, while Hirofumi Ono, previously the CEO of M17 Media Japan, will replace him, according to a press release and blog post by Phua yesterday. The

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India’s TikTok Alternative Chingari Raises US$1.3M Seed Round

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Chingari will use the latest investment to acquire more talent for product development and to make the platform more customer-centric and engaging Indigenous short video sharing app Chingari, which gained in popularity after TikTok got banned in India, has raised US$1.3 million in a seed round, the startup announced in a press release yesterday. AngelList

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Chingari will use the latest investment to acquire more talent for product development and to make the platform more customer-centric and engaging Indigenous short video sharing app Chingari, which gained in popularity after TikTok got banned in India, has raised US$1.3 million in a seed round, the startup announced in a press release yesterday. AngelList

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Social Media App Giant TikTok’s Tumultuous Year So Far

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Will TikTok succumb to tensions between global powers? The days of booing TikTok for cringe content are long gone – at least for some of us – as the social media app’s soaring valuation shut down naysayers and proved that it deeply understood the business of content. The short-form video sharing platform has become popular

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Will TikTok succumb to tensions between global powers? The days of booing TikTok for cringe content are long gone – at least for some of us – as the social media app’s soaring valuation shut down naysayers and proved that it deeply understood the business of content. The short-form video sharing platform has become popular

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Want A Break From The Music?

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By Alvin Mak Spotify seems to be slowly shifting its focus to long-form media. Here’s what’s happening.  It’s undisputed that Spotify has grown to become one of the leading providers for audio entertainment.  The Swedish company, founded in 2006, was a breath of fresh air from the iTunes pay-as-you-go model, where users had to download

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By Alvin Mak Spotify seems to be slowly shifting its focus to long-form media. Here’s what’s happening.  It’s undisputed that Spotify has grown to become one of the leading providers for audio entertainment.  The Swedish company, founded in 2006, was a breath of fresh air from the iTunes pay-as-you-go model, where users had to download

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No Country for Netflix

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OTT video on-demand in Southeast Asia is dominated by regional players.  The over-the-top (OTT) video streaming industry has been booming ever since Netflix burst into the scene, completely transforming how viewers worldwide get their daily dose of drama. It’s referred to as over-the-top because it represents a way for content creators to reach users directly

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OTT video on-demand in Southeast Asia is dominated by regional players.  The over-the-top (OTT) video streaming industry has been booming ever since Netflix burst into the scene, completely transforming how viewers worldwide get their daily dose of drama. It’s referred to as over-the-top because it represents a way for content creators to reach users directly

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Taiwanese Media House TNL Media Group Picks Up US$8M Series D

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Led by U.S.-based Palm Drive Capital, the funding will drive TNL Media Group’s Asia expansion efforts Taipei-based digital media house TNL Media Group has secured US$8 million in an ongoing Series D round of funding, according to a statement by one of its investors. Led by New York-based venture capital and growth equity firm Palm

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Led by U.S.-based Palm Drive Capital, the funding will drive TNL Media Group’s Asia expansion efforts Taipei-based digital media house TNL Media Group has secured US$8 million in an ongoing Series D round of funding, according to a statement by one of its investors. Led by New York-based venture capital and growth equity firm Palm

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