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4 Western founders discuss what it’s like to run a startup in Asia

Aug08
by on August 8, 2014 at 9:19 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Asia

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I was struck by a recent blog post from two US founders who explained that their startup would have died had they not moved it from San Francisco to St. Louis. The primary reason is that the new location is cheaper, they argue, but there are plenty of other benefits. Their comments got me thinking. We haven’t seen many businesses swap the US for Asia, but if you want to start a global business and with a focus on lowering costs and having access to talent, then Asia is fast becoming a location that can cover both. With that in mind, TNW reached out to a selection…

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‘China’s Twitter’ Weibo ups media focus by bringing video recording and viewing to its mobile app

Aug08
by on August 8, 2014 at 7:18 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Asia, microblogging, Product Updates, video

Chinese microblogging service Weibo, typically known as ‘China’s Twitter,’ has just introduced video recording and direct video playback to its iOS and Android apps. This comes as a likely move by Weibo to increase user activity on its platform, amid concerns that users are spending more time on rival Tencent’s WeChat messaging service. Once you update the app, video recording can be easily accessed from the camera feature on Weibo — just slide to get to the video function, and after you’re done with your filming, it sets up a Weibo posting for you immediately. A report commissioned by The Daily Telegraph…

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