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BYD to expand Japan EV retail network to 100 stores in 2025

2025-04-18 12:20:26                techinasia.com

BYD operates in 36 of Japan's 47 prefectures and aims to open 100 retail outlets by 2025.

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Stellantis to assemble Chinese EV Leapmotor in Malaysia

2025-04-18 11:48:29                techinasia.com

Stellantis' Gurun plant in Kedah will assemble the Leapmotor C10 model for the local market.

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BMW and ByteDance team up on AI for car buying

2025-04-18 10:48:50                techinasia.com

BMW and ByteDance have previously collaborated on digital marketing projects since 2019.

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Neta CEO apologizes to dealers as EV firm struggles to survive

2025-04-18 10:41:03                techinasia.com

Fang Yunzhou, the founder of Neta Auto, recently became CEO in December 2023 amid significant company challenges.

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Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash launches with smarter reasoning

2025-04-18 09:55:27                techinasia.com

This update builds on Gemini 2.0 Flash and brings new reasoning capabilities designed for efficiency.

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Taiwan supplies 90% of global AI server, Foxconn CEO says

2025-04-18 09:50:18                techinasia.com

Liu credited Taiwan’s dominance to its robust and geographically concentrated supply chain.

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HashKey launches Asia’s first XRP tracker fund

2025-04-18 09:40:16                techinasia.com

XRP is currently the third-largest cryptocurrency, with a market capitalization of approximately US$121 billion.

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D2C nutrition brand Good Monk nets $2m pre-series A

2025-04-18 09:30:59                techinasia.com

The startup plans to allocate the new funding towards product development and research efforts.

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Merchant accounts? No, thanks

2025-04-18 09:30:17                techinasia.com

In today’s daily newsletter: Philippine mom and pop shops are ghosting merchant accounts. Also, a peek into the financial numbers of Singapore fintech firm Osome.

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US media firm’s investment arm to close Israeli office

2025-04-18 09:20:01                techinasia.com

Hearst Ventures emphasized that the closure does not mark a withdrawal from Israel’s startup ecosystem.

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Zuckerberg calls TikTok a ‘highly urgent’ threat to Meta

2025-04-18 09:10:50                techinasia.com

The trial examines allegations that Meta monopolized parts of the social media market by acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp.

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German electronics rental firm Grover nears restructuring deal

2025-04-18 09:00:40                techinasia.com

The deal, based on Germany's StaRUG regulation, received 75% stakeholder approval but was opposed by current owners.

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These are the most active investors in Singapore’s startups

2025-04-18 09:00:00                techinasia.com

Which investors are writing the most checks to Singapore-based startups?

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5G, AI drive 8.2% revenue growth in China’s digital sectors

2025-04-18 08:51:34                techinasia.com

China's 5G user penetration rate reached 75.9% as of March, with 4.395 million base stations installed.

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Etsy promotes local sellers as rising US tariffs

2025-04-18 08:50:24                techinasia.com

Etsy CEO Josh Silverman said that the company is working to limit disruptions for its 5.6 million active sellers.

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Vietnam gov’t seeks stake in internet firm, document shows

2025-04-18 08:40:47                techinasia.com

FPT Corp, the country’s largest private tech firm, currently holds 45.66% of FPT Telecom and controls the company.

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PhonePe prepares for IPO with public company status

2025-04-18 08:30:06                techinasia.com

As part of the move, the company has changed its name from PhonePe Private Limited to PhonePe Limited.

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Trump’s tariffs: ID to offer incentives for US companies

2025-04-18 08:20:21                techinasia.com

A deregulation task force will be formed to assess licenses and incentives that could boost Indonesia's business climate.

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Congress probes US genetic testing firm 23andMe privacy risks

2025-04-18 08:04:44                techinasia.com

Lawmakers cited the 2023 hacking incident that exposed the data of nearly 7 million customers.

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India’s BluSmart extends wallet refund timeline to 90 days

2025-04-18 07:50:24                techinasia.com

This change comes as ride bookings remain suspended in cities where the company operates, including Delhi-NCR.

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OpenAI launches Flex API to cut costs for low-priority AI tasks

2025-04-18 07:40:47                techinasia.com

The launch comes as rivals like Google push cheaper AI models, such as Gemini 2.5 Flash, into the market.

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Indonesia, US to resolve tariff issues in 60 days

2025-04-18 07:33:02                techinasia.com

The US delegation responded positively and agreed to initiate technical-level negotiations.

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Malaysian healthcare SaaS platform rebrands Indonesian unit

2025-04-18 07:30:44                techinasia.com

Across Asia Assist Indonesia operating for over a decade, has served insurers like Allianz and AXA.

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Vietnam’s top-funded tech companies in the last decade

2025-04-18 07:00:00                techinasia.com

Our automated tracker makes sure that you aren't late to the country’s next unicorn party.

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US states probe Roblox, Discord over child safety concerns

2025-04-18 05:10:14                techinasia.com

Roblox, which has 85 million daily users, is also being questioned on how minors may bypass parental controls.

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Apple’s smartphone shipments in China fall 9% in Q1 2025

2025-04-18 05:00:23                techinasia.com

This represents the seventh consecutive quarter of decline for the company.

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US fintech firm SoFi raises $3.2b in new funding

2025-04-18 04:50:56                techinasia.com

The funding includes US$2 billion in additional commitments from Fortress and a US$1.2 billion from EdgeFocus.

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Uber in talks to acquire Turkish delivery platform Trendyol Go

2025-04-18 04:40:07                techinasia.com

Trendyol Group is one of Turkey's largest ecommerce platforms, operating in retail, logistics, and fintech sectors.

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Coinbase International reports $100b in bitcoin futures

2025-04-18 04:30:04                techinasia.com

This marks a major milestone, making bitcoin perpetuals the platform’s largest market segment. 

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Kraken reportedly lays off hundreds ahead of planned IPO

2025-04-18 04:20:37                techinasia.com

The layoffs have continued since Arjun Sethi was appointed co-CEO last year.

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Bitcoin, ethereum Google searches peak in March 2025

2025-04-18 04:10:03                techinasia.com

Bitcoin scored 34, a 26% increase from February 27, marking its highest level since November 2024.

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Trump signals TikTok deal delay as China trade talks continue

2025-04-18 04:00:35                techinasia.com

Trump indicated he would postpone any deal requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets until the trade situation is resolved.

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India’s startup funding, as explained in charts

2025-04-18 04:00:00                techinasia.com

Knowing where the money flows matters. Take a look at the current fundraising landscape in India.

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Intel CEO restructures leadership, names new CTO

2025-04-18 03:45:33                techinasia.com

Key chip divisions will now report directly to CEO Lip-Bu Tan to streamline the organization and foster innovation.

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Netflix defies tech slump, eyes $1t valuation by 2030

2025-04-18 03:40:51                techinasia.com

Bloomberg data shows Netflix's revenue is expected to rise 12% this quarter, with net earnings growing by 7.6%.

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Microsoft invests $1.6b to boost Indonesia’s AI, cloud

2025-04-18 03:36:06                techinasia.com

This initiative aims to position Indonesia as a potential digital hub in Southeast Asia.

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2025 won’t be kind to ID crypto

2025-04-17 09:30:57                techinasia.com

In today’s Daily newsletter, we examine Indonesia’s crypto market after a breakout year and explore AI’s potential for the country’s factories.

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20 top angel investment networks in Asia

2025-04-17 09:00:00                techinasia.com

Here's our regularly updated list of Asia's top angel investment networks.

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TSMC denies Intel chip partnership rumors

2025-04-17 08:40:00                techinasia.com

TSMC's CEO emphasized that no joint ventures or technology sharing with Intel are currently in talks.

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Nvidia CEO visits China after US bans key AI chip exports

2025-04-17 08:37:48                techinasia.com

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang visited Beijing, invited by a state-backed trade council amid US export restrictions.

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China to use AI in education to improve student skills

2025-04-17 08:30:47                techinasia.com

The initiative will affect teaching methods, school curricula, and textbooks across all educational levels.

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Data automation startup Deck nets $12m series A

2025-04-17 08:19:14                techinasia.com

This investment increases the company's total funding to US$16.5 million since its founding in January 2024.

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UK chipmaker Alphawave delays forecast due to US tariffs

2025-04-17 08:16:34                techinasia.com

Alphawave reported a 34% increase in new bookings, totaling US$515.5 million for fiscal 2024.

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US Fed chair signals easing of crypto rules for banks

2025-04-17 08:00:42                techinasia.com

Powell emphasized the need to support innovation while ensuring consumer protection and banking system stability.

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Zepto changes name ahead of IPO

2025-04-17 07:45:49                techinasia.com

This move aligns Zepto with industry peers such as Zomato and Swiggy, which also changed their names prior to their IPOs.

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Indian robotics startup Peppermint nets $4m series A

2025-04-17 07:43:04                techinasia.com

Founded in 2019, Peppermint Robotics specializes in robots for floor cleaning and material handling.

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PUBG maker Krafton invests in Indian gaming firm JetSynthesys

2025-04-17 07:40:19                techinasia.com

The Economic Times estimates the funding round values the company at around US$400 million based on past financial data.

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China bans ‘smart’, ‘autonomous driving’ terms in car ads

2025-04-17 07:30:15                techinasia.com

This regulation follows a March incident in which a Xiaomi SU7 sedan caught fire after a crash at 97 kph.

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Temu, Shein see surge in sales ahead of tariff hikes

2025-04-17 07:20:55                techinasia.com

Shein's US revenue grew by 29% in March compared to the previous year.

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Swiss tech giant ABB Q1 earnings up 13%, exceeds expectations

2025-04-17 07:10:50                techinasia.com

ABB also announced plans to spin off its robotics division, which generated US$2.3 billion in revenue in 2024.