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Emily Goh · · 4 min read

15 startups in Asia that caught our eye

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Here’s our newest round-up of the featured startups on our site this week. If you have startup tips or story suggestions, feel free to email us or tell us about your startup on this form. Any juicy tech news tips go here. Enjoy this week’s list, and have a great Christmas week!

1. AirHelp | Hong Kong

Launched in January this year, Hong Kong-based AirHelp helps flyers process compensation claims for flights in Europe that are delayed or cancelled, or where you get bumped from the flight.


2. Chotot | Vietnam

Started two years ago, Chotot, a subsidiary of a larger corporation 701Search, is a C2C classifieds site with a product catalog that includes motorbikes, mobile phones, computers, household appliances, furniture, and pet goods.


3. Re-Store | Philippines

Re-Store is an online reuse-and-recycle platform that aims to create an online eco-conscious community to tackle the problem of a lack of efficient waste management in the Philiipines. The site is planning for an official launch on 25 December 2013.


4. Bobamusic | China

Currently still in beta, Beijing-based Bobamusic is an app which reveals a selection of local clubs and streaming sets by DJs who have recently played at the listed venues, giving users an idea of each club’s sound before they decide which one to go to.


5. RainCheckPH | Philiipines

Created by Voyager Innovations, the mobile development arm of telco Smart Communications, RainCheckPH is a mobile app tool that helps Filipinos gear up and prepare for storms on the way.


6. WhatsNew | Thailand

Backed by Ardent Capital, WhatsNew owns and operates e-commerce sites including Petloft and Venbi, which sell pet and baby products respectively. WhatsNew interlinks each site to one other, allowing customers to use one login and one shared checkout to buy from all websites under the company.











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Emily Goh

I love creating great experiences for people. Also dabbles in florals and lettering, a fair bit of gaming, and enjoys lots of traveling. Happy to connect for collaborations for Tech In Asia events!