What does FB-owned Parse closing mean for app developers?
Recently, the news broke that Parse is shutting down. With Parse retiring its service, many developers are wondering how to find a tool they can...
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Setting the benchmark for data science in Asia
Through a partnership with US-based The Data Incubator, the KL-based Centre of Applied Data Science hopes to set the benchmark for data science education in...
#sowhoknew: Looking for love on LinkedIn?
Valentines Day isn’t a big thing on LinkedIn. Well it wasn’t until BeLinked was launched, a Tinder style dating app that syncs with a users...
Week in Review: Formidable competitor to Lazada in Indonesia
The days when Internet companies dominated the e-commerce markets in South-East Asia may be coming to an end, writes Karamjit Singh. Via DNA
Ogilvy Impact hires Fiona Forbes as new Director
Fiona Forbes has joined Ogilvy Impact, Australia’s employee engagement and change communication agency, in the position of Director. Ms Forbes is a highly experienced senior...
What are Singaporeans thinking about this CNY?
With the Chinese New Year celebrations going on in Singapore, Outbrain looks at the trending topics for the festival which brands can leverage to join...
Convenience drives rise of mcommerce in Malaysia: Report
People are now increasingly comfortable using mobile devices to shop with nearly three quarters (69 per cent) now browsing or buying on their devices globally...
SUPER BOWL: Brands Now Questioning How Worthwhile Super Bowl Ads Are – Thanks To Rise In Online Video
Despite 114 million people watching last year, majority watched ads exclusively online and not during half-time Since Oreo’s ‘Dunk In the Dark’ brands see online video as...
Internet governance: Asia is finally stepping up
Its heavier participation recently signals Asia Pacific’s change from a ‘price-taker’ to an actual participant in Internet governance, according to ICANN executives. Via DNA
Appier hires new Chief Data Scientist
Artificial intelligence company Appier has appointed its first Chief Data Scientist, Dr. Hsuan-Tien Lin. Dr Lin joins the company from National Taiwan University, where he...
Hugo Boss appoints SapientNitro as its digital lead agency
German premium fashion brand, Hugo Boss, has taken SapientNitro, part of the Publicis.Sapient platform, on board as its new digital agency, to enhance the omni-channel...
Alibaba’s revenue jumps 32% despite China slowdown
Alibaba posted strong results in the fourth quarter of 2015, despite the slowdown in the Chinese economy. The revenue for the Chinese ecommerce giant was...
Nikkei appoints Krux to power its data strategy in Japan
Nikkei Inc. has partnered with Krux, the data management platform, to deliver improved customer experience and increase the value of its digital advertising business. Nikkei...
NEXT Academy coding school raises US$300K from 500 Startups
NEXT Academy has raised US$300K in a pre-seed round that would accelerate its goal of teaching a million people in South-East Asia coding and growth...
#sowhoknew: Why failure is the key to success
In the movie Apollo 13, the NASA flight director is famously quoted as saying, “failure is not an option”. Well, in business, there are so...
Viacom hires Amit Arora as VP – Strategy and Business Development, Asia
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has appointed Amit Arora as Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, Asia, with immediate effect. Mr Arora will be...
