This week, 14 of our bloggers select these 9 articles and explain what’s significant. Let’s jump right in…
Phoebe’s Pick: LinkedIn acquires US and Philippine job search startup Bright for $120 million
Bright is a US- and Manila-based startup that boasts a pool of Filipino talent. This is LinkedIn’s biggest acquisition. It’ll be interesting to see how LinkedIn can improve its core job matching capabilities using Bright’s tech.
Paul’s and Andre’s pick: Apple resurrects the discontinued iPhone 4 for India, Indonesia, and Brazil
Paul: The unprecedented decision to resume production of a discontinued phone makes sense on paper; Apple needs a cheaper entry-level option for price-sensitive markets. But it begs the question: is this what Steve Jobs would do?
Andre: This resurrection aims to gain more profit in developing markets, but will Indonesia’s Apple fans want the old model when shops are teeming with more affordable brands of smartphones?
Terence’s and Lucas’ pick: The lowdown on Lang Van’s massive $400 million lawsuit to obliterate Vietnam’s VNG
Terence: This case is unique because Lang Van is going after the venture capital firm that invested in the alleged copyright infringer as a way to get at their target. It could set a precedent for other copyright holders who want to protect their property against online businesses but prefer the legal environment on home soil.
Lucas: This case may set a precedent for US companies looking to sue Asian companies for violation of copyright. It will be an interesting case to watch in the next few months.
Saiyai’s pick: Led by China, Asian countries are the world’s biggest online spenders
It’s not a surprise to see that the top four countries are BRIC nations. But it’s good to keep in mind where the money is when developing or expanding an e-commerce business.
Minghao’s pick: Now developers in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand can start earning money from Google Play
This is a great news for developers in these countries. I used to hear many complaints from developers in Indonesia of not being able to make money from their Android apps on Google Play. This is a good start but more needs to be done for developers in these countries to really make money, as not many people in these markets pay online via credit card. Enabling in-app billing for apps and games, or maybe store-bought prepaid cards, will help even more.
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