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Daily Tech News: GoTo, Temu, IDN Media, VinFast, Apple

July 31, 2024

Here are the top stories on Techzi

GoTo Rolls Out BNPL on TikTok’s ShopTokopedia, Boosting Financial Inclusion

  • GoTo launches BNPL on TikTok’s ShopTokopedia.

  • Financial inclusion expands in Indonesia.

  • Q1 results show promising growth.

Lessons from the Life and Career of Jason Calacanis

Guest Author: Ankit Upadhyay

  • Jason Calacanis rose from Brooklyn to Silicon Valley success.

  • He built Weblogs Inc., pioneered angel investing, and mastered personal branding.

  • Calacanis's scrappy approach and network make him a sought-after investor today.

Temu Takes Thailand: E-commerce Giant’s Southeast Asian Expansion Continues

  • Temu launches in Thailand with massive discounts.

  • E-commerce giant targets Southeast Asia’s second-largest market.

  • Incumbents prepare for increased competition in the region.

A Bit of Startup Humor for Today

The Call That Changed Everything: Greg Isenberg’s TikTok Triumph

Guest Author: Greg Isenberg

  • Entrepreneur faced bankruptcy after VCs bailed.

  • TikTok meeting seemed doomed but unexpected call revived prospects.

  • Persistence led to successful exit and valuable lessons learned.

IDN Media: Indonesia’s Digital Dynamo Defies BuzzFeed Blues

  • IDN Media achieves sixth profitable year.

  • Diversification drives growth across multiple sectors.

  • IPO plans await optimal market conditions.

Zuckerberg’s AI Vision – Creators Get Digital Doppelgangers

  • Zuckerberg envisions AI clones for content creators to handle audience engagement.

  • Meta’s AI efforts face challenges, including hallucinations and trust issues.

  • The concept raises questions about authenticity in creator-audience relationships.

Crypto Hacks Leave Investors Reeling: The Hidden Mental Health Toll

  • Crypto hacks devastate investors financially.

  • Mental health issues surge among victims.

  • Recovery proves challenging due to unique circumstances.

VinFast Shifts Gears, Delays US Plant, and Accelerates Asian Expansion

  • VinFast delays US plant opening.

  • Asian expansion accelerates.

  • Financial challenges persist despite strategic shifts.

Apple Slices iPhone Prices in India, Eyes Market Growth

  • Apple cuts iPhone prices in India.

  • China demand slows.

  • India becomes key growth market.

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