8 Startups in Asia That Caught Our Eye

Another week in the can. You want new startups? We got ’em below. For tips and stories suggestions, feel free to email us at Editors[at]techinasia[dot].com. Alternatively, you can submit tips here and/or your startup here. Enjoy!

1. MRTtrackr: An Android App for Train Commuters in Manila | Philippines

MRTtrackr helps you navigate the public trains in the Philippines.

2. Mitfahrenchina is a Horribly-Named, Buggy Carpool Service in China | China

Mitfahrenchina wants to help you carpool…but it doesn’t seem too concerned about whether you’re riding with murderers or not.

3. Meet the Company That’s Building Asia’s Startup Database | Japan

Creww.me is putting together a database of startups in Asia. As an Tech in Asia editor, I’d like to preemptively thank them for their good work!

4. IndoTrading Plans to Emulate the Success of China’s Alibaba in Indonesia | Indonesia

Alibaba is massive, and hugely successful. But can its success be transplanted to Indonesia? IndoTrading thinks so.

5. Bring Out Your Inner Beastie Boy with the Gamelan DJ App | Indonesia

An Indonesian app that brings turntable DJing to the Gamelan. The results are crazy.

6. Unli FM Calls On Local Filipino Musicians to Join the Fun | Philippines

Speaking of music apps, UnitFM is looking to unite musicians across the Philippines and give music fans something new to stream.

7. Masak.TV Serves Up Simple and Fun Cooking Videos for Homesick People | Indonesia

It’s hard not to miss home-cooked meals when you’re off at college, and Masak.TV wants to help Indonesian students (and others) with just that problem.

8. China’s Coursebox App Gains 100,000 Users in First 10 Days | China

Coursebox is the prettiest scheduling app you’ve ever seen. Hot damn. Click that link, folks.