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WhatsApp could be incubating the region’s next billion-dollar startup

With WeChat spurring the success of companies like Pinduoduo, WhatsApp is now expanding its toolkit to do the same for…

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Vietnam’s e-wallet war has just begun, and it will be brutal

Like China a decade ago, Vietnam could be at the start of an e-payments revolution, with players aiming to replicate…

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Deep Dive: How Bangladesh got left out of Asia’s growth story

Bangladesh hasn’t gotten much investor attention despite its growing startup scene. Source link

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Should VCs have many friends or a few buddies?

Each approach has its pros and cons, but it may be too early to tell which is best suited for…

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A big win for insurtech

A Chinese insurtech firm bagged US$230 million in funding, counting Tencent among its investors. Source link

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How Shopee helps sellers adapt to the new era of ecommerce

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to adapt – or risk flaming out. Source link

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LenddoEFL could face bankruptcy over $600k in unpaid fees

Fintech investment bank SenaHill APAC is demanding the payment for its consulting services lent to the firm between April and…

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More “aggressive” founders wanted in Vietnam

Uncovering the realities of the Vietnam startup landscape and a family tree of startups in Southeast Asia. Source link

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All unicorns start small

Shining a spotlight on the lesser-known startups that have recently raised funding and the merger between Chinese Twitch-like platforms Huya…