Miss out on Tech in Asia’s coverage last week? Check out our recap of our best stories below.
1. Indonesia’s TokoBagus rebrands to OLX.co.id
A rose by any other name smells just as sweet – the country’s largest classifieds website has a new domain name, but all else remains unchanged.
2. Anonymous Philippines hacks 200 Chinese websites for “territorial encroachment”
Territorial fueding between the Philippines and China over the Scarborough Shoal (aka Huangyan Island) has led the loose collective of hackers to take action.
3. Amazon’s first ever investment in China is an online fresh food grocer, could signal AmazonFresh expansion
Amazon sunk US$20 million in Yummy77, a company that delivers fresh food to Chinese consumers’ doorsteps.
4. Chinese startup Smartisan unveils China’s newest Android smartphone, the T1
Hype machines work in mysterious ways. The ROM maker unveiled its first smartphone last week, catching the attention of Chinese techies across the nation.
5. In first Malaysia flash sale, Xiaomi sells 4,000 Mi3 smartphones in 17 minutes
Malaysia, meet Xiaomi. Xiaomi, Malaysia.
6. Indonesian conglomerate invests $3.5 million in Singapore startup ISP MyRepublic
Keep your eyes peeled for more updates from this “telco startup” which delivers lightning-fast internet speeds at mid-tier prices.
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