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A massive database of 8 billion Thai internet records leak.
Thailand’s largest cell network AIS has pulled a database offline that was spilling billions of real-time internet records on millions…
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Igloo raises $8.2M to bring insurance to more people in Southeast Asia
Singapore-based Igloo, formerly known as Axinan, has raised $8.2 million as the insurance-tech startup looks to broaden its foothold in…
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Doctours offers packaged medical tourism for U.S. customers
Doctours, a Los Angeles-based online platform for booking trips and treatments for medical and dental care around the world, is…
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Line teams up with Visa to boost its mobile payment service
Messaging app Line has partnered with Visa to bring traditional financial clout to its mobile payment service. The deal will…
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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…
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PayPal shutters Malaysia office as part of customer service reorg
Payment giant PayPal has closed its office in Malaysia as part of a restructuring of its customer support teams. The…
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Finance
Go-Jek buys fintech startup Coins.ph for $72M ahead of Philippines expansion
Ride-hailing startup Go-Jek’s expansion into the Philippines ran into problems earlier this month over its ownership structure, but that isn’t…
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Grab moves to offer digital insurance services in Southeast Asia
Grab is Southeast Asia’s top ride-hailing firm, thanks in no small part to its acquisition of Uber’s local business last…
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