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Actis Invests $168 Million in China’s Ambow Education, 7 Days Inn

October 24th, 2008 at 10:51 am » Comments (0)

The number 168 is often popular with the Chinese as its translation sounds like 'prosperity all the way'. Coincidentally, this figure with its auspicious connotations is the sum of two ...more »

India’s SMS GupShup and eYantra Receive Funding

October 15th, 2008 at 6:45 am » Comments (0)

Mobile community and blogging platform SMS GupShup announced it had received investment of US$11 million from Helion Ventures and Charles River Ventures (CRV) to fund business growth and product development, ...more »

China’s Social Networks, Online Gaming Make Internet Users Happy

September 20th, 2008 at 7:29 am » Comments (0)

Beijing-based Kaixin001.com, a social networking Website, will be receiving US$4-5 million funding from Northern Light Venture Capital, a China concept VC firm focused on early and growth stage opportunities in ...more »

China’s Zero2IPO Receives $60 million Financing

August 28th, 2008 at 6:43 pm » Comments (0)

Zero2IPO, an online financial info services provider on the China VC and PE markets, has raised a $60 million round from a total of 46 different investors, according to SEC ...more »

Deutsche Telekom Invests $75 Million In India’s Devas Multimedia

August 12th, 2008 at 5:46 am » Comments (0)

Bangalore-based Devas Multimedia will be receiving US$75 million investment from Europe's largest telecoms firm Deutsche Telekom. The German telco now owns a 17% stake in Devas through its Asian arm, ...more »

Friendster Ventures Further Into Asia With New CEO

August 7th, 2008 at 6:46 am » Comments (0)

As online social networks get more congested, and competitive, Friendster has brought on board a key Google executive in a firm show of commitment to the Asia Pacific region. Meet ...more »
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