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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Stupa scores INR 280 million in funding, Chainstack secures strategic investment, six China deals, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Stupa scores INR 280 million in funding, Chainstack secures strategic investment, six China deals, and more

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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Marvin Goh

Bringing together the latest business insights and trends of China's tech ecosystem.

China Tech

NIO (Chinese: 蔚来; pinyin: Wèilái) is a Chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai, specializing in designing and developing electric autonomous vehicles. The company is also involved in the FIA Formula E Championship, the first single-seater, all-electric racing series.

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The Onvo sub-brand expands Nio's electric vehicle lineup beyond its focus on premium consumers.

Nio launches the Onvo L60 SUV, throwing down gauntlet to Tesla’s Model Y | KrASIA

Nio launches the Onvo L60 SUV, throwing down gauntlet to Tesla’s Model Y

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LVMH and other groups see sales slip in the region as consumers turn thrifty.

China's shoppers still want luxury, but they are okay with secondhand goods | KrASIA

China&#8217;s shoppers still want luxury, but they are okay with secondhand goods

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Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies, alongside Amazon, Apple and Facebook.

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Google has postponed implementation of 30% commission to April 2022.

Google Play's 30% commission awakens Indian entrepreneurs to a long-awaited battle | KrASIA

Google Play&#8217;s 30% commission awakens Indian entrepreneurs to a long-awaited battle

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Building a coherent narrative of India's rapidly changing tech ecosystem.

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Three out of five smart TVs sold in India are based on Google’s Android operating system.

Google faces probe for misusing Android's dominant position in Indian smart TV market | KrASIA

Google faces probe for misusing Android&#8217;s dominant position in Indian smart TV market

Amidst the mounting backlash from Indian startups, Google has postponed the enforcement of the 30% commission on in-app purchases by six months to April 2022.

Can Paytm and other Indian startups take on the mighty Google? | KrASIA

Can Paytm and other Indian startups take on the mighty Google?

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Google faces backlash from Indian tech entrepreneurs for charging 30% commission on all in-app purchases.

Google puts Swiggy and Zomato on notice for running cashback promotions | KrASIA

Google puts Swiggy and Zomato on notice for running cashback promotions

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Avanish Tiwary

The complaint was initiated by Huawei last year; a formal investigation into Google is expected to be announced as early as October.

China set to launch antitrust investigation into Google over Android system dominance, report says | KrASIA

China set to launch antitrust investigation into Google over Android system dominance, report says

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Stephanie Li

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Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is a Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics manufacturer, headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The company was founded in 1987 by Ren Zhengfei, a former People's Liberation Army engineer.

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Oppo is a Chinese consumer electronics and mobile communications company headquartered in Dongguan, China, known for its smartphones, Blu-ray players and other electronic devices.

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Tencent Holdings Limited is a Chinese multinational investment holding conglomerate whose subsidiaries specialize in various Internet-related services and products, entertainment, artificial intelligence and technology both in China and globally.

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Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. 

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The game industry is the economic sector involved in the development, marketing, and monetization of games. It encompasses dozens of job disciplines and its component parts employ thousands of people worldwide.

Gaming

Think that's high? The rate goes up to 50% for app stores in China, the world's largest Android market.

Google to enforce 30% cut from app developers | KrASIA

Google to enforce 30% cut from app developers

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Google claims this policy is only applicable to less than 3% of developers with apps on Google Play.

Indian startups unhappy with Google charging 30% commission for in-app purchases | KrASIA

Indian startups unhappy with Google charging 30% commission for in-app purchases

Paytm’s other apps such as Paytm Mall, Paytm Money and others are still available on Play Store.

Google takes down Paytm from Play Store | KrASIA

Google takes down Paytm from Play Store

The announcement comes just after Huawei announced last week the second version of its in-house Android replacement—the HarmonyOS operating system.

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Google Play’s 30% commission awakens Indian entrepreneurs to a long-awaited battle

Google faces probe for misusing Android’s dominant position in Indian smart TV market