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[Review] The Rise Of The New East

YoungUpstarts

To tap this burgeoning market, companies should consider working with local partners who possess a more intimate knowledge of each market. Beyond Lenovo’s famous acquisition of IBM’s PC business, entertainment conglomerate Dalian Wanda bought American cinema operator AMC Entertainment followed by British yacht builder Sunseeker.

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How to raise money for your startup from VCs and investors in Asia

The Next Web

In India, the leading firms are slightly more concentrated with Sequoia India , Accel Partners , and Nexus Venture Partners being a cut above the rest. Thailand, Indonesia, Korea, and Vietnam each have a couple of very good VC firms. Finding the right partner is a much bigger win than the extra cash or minimizing dilution.

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Ecosystem for success: the key ingredients to attract an early-stage investor

The Startup Magazine

The entrepreneur must have a clear vision & focus, must operate in an optimized environment and, most importantly, must work with good people who share the vision. I therefore value business partners who share my values and vision, and who don’t just see me as an investor, but as a member of the team.

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[Singapore] Evernote Partners StarHub to Expand Footprint Here

YoungUpstarts

“We’ve also seen good traction in Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand.” But Ken Gullicksen, Chief Operating Officer of Evernote, who was in town for the announcement, is optimistic that this partnership will garner mutual benefit for both sides. million of which around 1.2

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Expanding your startup into Asia? Here’s how to build out your operations in the region

The Next Web

The inspiration for my second post came from the many CEOs and entrepreneurs who come to me knowing they want to go after Asia and are aware of their target markets, but unsure of the best approach to start building out their operations on the ground. Hire the right people – local and entrepreneurial. Be ‘local’ but don’t overdo it.

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[Singapore] eBay And SingPost Introduces New ePAC Enhanced Shipping Service

YoungUpstarts

Singapore-based eBay sellers rejoice – eBay Singapore has partnered with SingPost , and in collaboration with US Postal Service , to launch a new shipping service for delivering goods from Singapore to the United States. Singapore sellers on eBay are highly regarded for combining good quality products at great value.

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Starting A Small Business In Asia

YoungUpstarts

Some areas won’t allow you to operate unless you have a business partner who’s a national of that country, with 51 per cent of company shares in Thailand expected to be in Thai hands, for example. Find Local Employees.

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