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Telkomsel Competes with XL, Now Offers BlackBerry Data Roaming Service - 0 views

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We reported on Indonesian telco XL Axiata launching its BlackBerry data roaming service a few days back. Now Telkomsel, one of its biggest rivals is jumping in with a competitive plan as well, providing BlackBerry flat data roaming service to its customers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We reported on Indonesian telco XL Axiata launching its BlackBerry data roaming service a few days back. Now Telkomsel, one of its biggest rivals is jumping in with a competitive plan as well, providing BlackBerry flat data roaming service to its customers.</div>

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AsiaOne Launches Daily Deals Syndication - 0 views

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Instead of creating a brand new group-buying site, Singapore-based online news media, AsiaOne announced its partnership with Outlet.com.sg to syndicate its group-buy offers on its site.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Instead of creating a brand new group-buying site, Singapore-based online news media, AsiaOne announced its partnership with Outlet.com.sg to syndicate its group-buy offers on its site.</div>

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Alibaba Group Confirms Acquisition of CNZZ - 0 views

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Rumors have been swirling since February about Alibaba acquiring traffic stats company CNZZ. This evening a spokeswoman from Alibaba Group confirmed with us that this is now indeed a done deal.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Rumors have been swirling since February about Alibaba acquiring traffic stats company CNZZ. This evening a spokeswoman from Alibaba Group confirmed with us that this is now indeed a done deal.</div>

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A look at Jiayuan.com, the latest Chinese IPO - 0 views

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China's most popular dating website, Jiayuan.com, is set to IPO tomorrow. It's a free service, but users can opt for paid accounts if they want access to premium services.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">China's most popular dating website, Jiayuan.com, is set to IPO tomorrow. It's a free service, but users can opt for paid accounts if they want access to premium services.</div>

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Tencent Boosts Video Content Strategy - 0 views

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Chinese internet giant Tencent has bought 27.8 million shares (amounting to a 4.6% stake) in TV producer Huayi Brothers Media for around 450 million RMB ($69.2 million).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Chinese internet giant Tencent has bought 27.8 million shares (amounting to a 4.6% stake) in TV producer Huayi Brothers Media for around 450 million RMB ($69.2 million).</div>

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Facebook, Baidu Tops in Brand Value Growth [Report] - 0 views

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in the area of brand value growth we were surprised to see Chinese search company Baidu take second place overall with 141% growth, while Facebook was way ahead of the pack at 246%. Baidu now becomes the 29th most valued brand with a $22.56 billion value, up from 75th position in 2009.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> in the area of brand value growth we were surprised to see Chinese search company Baidu take second place overall with 141% growth, while Facebook was way ahead of the pack at 246%. Baidu now becomes the 29th most valued brand with a $22.56 billion value, up from 75th position in 2009.</div>

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US State Dept marks $19M to fight censorship in China, Iran - 0 views

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Following Senator Dick Durbin's letter to Baidu last week expressing his concerns about censorship in China, the US State Department has announced plans to set aside $19 million to fight internet censorship overseas.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Following Senator Dick Durbin's letter to Baidu last week expressing his concerns about censorship in China, the US State Department has announced plans to set aside $19 million to fight internet censorship overseas.</div>

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India SMS-based Mobile Browser - 0 views

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India , a country where feature phones still dominate now has a SMS-based mobile browser, thanks to Indiatimes and Shorthand Mobile.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> India , a country where feature phones still dominate now has a SMS-based mobile browser, thanks to Indiatimes and Shorthand Mobile.</div>

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iPhone Giveaway Backfires for Groupon China - 0 views

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A social media campaign gone awry has one company apologizing after two employees hijacked its own iPhone giveaway.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A social media campaign gone awry has one company apologizing after two employees hijacked its own iPhone giveaway.</div>

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Sina Weibo Hits 140 Million Users - 0 views

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In its Q1 2011 financial results announcement, Sina revealed that its microblog, Sina Weibo, surpassed the 140 million registered users mark.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In its Q1 2011 financial results announcement, Sina revealed that its microblog, Sina Weibo, surpassed the 140 million registered users mark.</div>

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The Mobile Industry in India [INFOGRAPHIC] - 0 views

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The mobile industry is huge in India: 791 million mobile users, 65 percent penetration rate, and an expected 82 percent penetration rate by 2014.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The mobile industry is huge in India: 791 million mobile users, 65 percent penetration rate, and an expected 82 percent penetration rate by 2014.</div>

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Baidu Continues To Profit After Google Withdrawal - 0 views

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Baidu, the leading search engine in China, accounted for 77.6 percent of the total search market revenue in Q1, a whopping $382 million. Google, in second place, took 19.7 percent, at $97 million.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Baidu, the leading search engine in China, accounted for 77.6 percent of the total search market revenue in Q1, a whopping $382 million. Google, in second place, took 19.7 percent, at $97 million.</div>

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Cool Japanese Cat Ears Reveal Feelings by Reading Brainwave - 0 views

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The device named, Necomimi, detects your brainwave and reacts accordingly to your emotions. The cat ears go up when concentrating (studying, eating) and go down when you are relaxed.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The device named, Necomimi, detects your brainwave and reacts accordingly to your emotions. The cat ears go up when concentrating (studying, eating) and go down when you are relaxed.</div>

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Indonesia Ranks As The 11th Worst Pirating Nation - 0 views

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Although Indonesia as a whole has a pretty good understanding of technology, the level of software piracy in this country is still high

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Although Indonesia as a whole has a pretty good understanding of technology, the level of software piracy in this country is still high</div>

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China's Silicon Valley and 49 Asian Tech Stories You May Have Missed - 0 views

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Last week, Zhongguancun, China's Silicon Valley had its plan approved for major changes as it aims to boost its total revenue to $1.54 trillion by 2020.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Last week, Zhongguancun, China's Silicon Valley had its plan approved for major changes as it aims to boost its total revenue to $1.54 trillion by 2020.</div>

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