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Daily Tech News: Amazon, Carsome, Tjufoo, Azara, VinFast, Tencent, Workmate, Leadgen
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Hip-Hop’s New Frontline: When Rap Battles Go Viral
Kendrick Lamar emerges victorious in lightning-fast, against Drake aided by streaming.
Deepfakes, AI vocals amplify hostilities amidst fan frenzy and viral memes.
Feud reignites debates around AI’s creative role.
Amazon Expands into Sub-Saharan Africa with Prime-Free Marketplace
Amazon expands into sub-Saharan Africa with Prime-free marketplace launch in South Africa.
Targeting $3 billion annual e-commerce revenue without Prime membership benefits initially.
Tech giant aims to establish foothold in Africa’s burgeoning digital commerce market.
I Burnt Out, Rested at Home for Two Months and Recovered
Guest Author: Darryl Han
Burnt out startup operator takes two-month break in Australia.
Shares realizations on burnout, peacing out, prioritizing tasks during recovery.
Recommends box breathing, running, and writing to de-stress and recharge.
Carsome Cruises into Profitability Territory
Malaysian used-car titan Carsome achieved quarterly EBITDA profitability.
With over 500,000 cars sold, Carsome signals IPO readiness amid restructuring.
CEO Eric Cheng eyes full-year profitability, market leadership in Southeast Asia.
Tjufoo, Sinbad Merge to Create Ecommerce Powerhouse ‘Horizon Group’
Indonesian ecommerce firms Tjufoo and Sinbad merge to form ‘Horizon Group’.
Tjufoo to lead distribution, Sinbad to operate standalone beyond distribution.
Ex-Grab executive TJ Tham to helm the profitable combined entity.
Azara AI Raises $1M to Democratize Workplace AI Solutions
Singapore’s Azara AI raises $1M to democratize workplace AI solutions.
The startup offers specialized “AI agents” that automate tasks across departments.
Operating on subscription model, Azara aims to make AI accessible.
VinFast Accelerates EV Expansion into Philippine Market
Vietnam’s VinFast Auto accelerates EV expansion into the Philippine market.
The company sets official brand launch for June 1-2.
With global delivery goal of 100,000 EVs, VinFast establishes foothold beyond home turf.
Tencent Eyes Regional QR Systems for WeChat Pay Expansion
Tencent eyes regional QR systems for WeChat Pay expansion in Southeast Asia.
The tech giant aims to connect WeChat Pay with local QR codes.
Despite lagging Alipay overseas, Tencent seeks stronger regional brand recognition.
Co-founder Mathew Ward Exits as Workmate CEO
Co-founder Mathew Ward exits as Workmate CEO after eight years.
The move follows the startup’s acquisition by Persol Asia Pacific.
Ward reflects on employing over 100,000 workers despite challenges.
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