China
-
Trends
India orders Uber and rival Ola to electrify 40% of fleets by 2026
India is doubling down on its push to replace gasoline and diesel vehicles on its streets with environmentally friendly electric…
Read More » -
Trends
Pratilipi, a ‘YouTube for writers’ storytelling platform in India, raises $15 million
Pratilipi, an app that is uniting writers in India and encouraging others to try their hand at storytelling, has just…
Read More » -
This entrepreneur is donating unwanted bike-sharing cycles to underprivileged students in Myanmar
What is the world to do with the graveyards of dockless bicycles left over after China’s bike sharing startups retreated…
Read More » -
Trends
China grants first 5G licenses amid Huawei global setback
It’s official. After much anticipation, China named the first companies to receive 5G licenses for commercial use on Thursday. The…
Read More » -
Trends
China says apps should get user consent before tracking
Chinese regulators might follow the European Union’s lead to make life harder for internet companies such as TikTok that closely…
Read More » -
STARTUPS
A young entrepreneur is building the Amazon of Bangladesh
At just 26, Waiz Rahim is supposed to be involved in the family business, having returned home in 2016 with…
Read More » -
STARTUPS
Alibaba-backed facial recognition startup Megvii raises $750 million
One of China’s most ambitious artificial intelligence startups, Megvii, more commonly known for its facial recognition brand Face++, announced Wednesday…
Read More » -
Trends
China is reportedly using US satellite technologies to bolster its surveillance capabilities
The Chinese government has been using a private company jointly owned by a U.S. investment firm and its Chinese counterpart…
Read More »