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Some of you already know this: KrASIA has a sibling publication called Oasis, which seeks out interesting people doing interesting things to tell the stories of their personal and professional journeys. Some of Oasis’ content lives on our site.
One recent entry is an interview with the founders of Aeloi, a startup that gives Nepal’s women new ways to access financial resources. Aeloi is the first women-led startup in Nepal, and it’s no easy feat doing what they do. Even the simple act of procuring computer equipment for their newly formed company was a struggle.
Oasis has plenty more stories like this one, and they regularly host talks with people in leadership positions to find out what makes them tick. Check out Oasis and subscribe to their newsletter. It’s worth a read.
Daily Roundup
- From telehealth to “Zoom diplomacy,” Myanmar’s government in exile embarks on a wave of unprecedented digital changes.
- Walmart closes stores as Chinese households embrace online grocery shopping.
- “Peasant” IT workers are changing the social perception of Chinese migrant workers.
- ByteDance seeks 8,000 new hires in its largest campus recruitment campaign.
- Tencent Music reports strong Q2 results despite antitrust penalty expected to impact Q3 business.
- Online shoppers from smaller towns are expected to drive India’s e-commerce market to USD 140 billion by FY 2026.
- Bike taxi startup Rapido raises USD 52 million from WestBridge Capital and others.
- China smartphone maker says UK chip plant purchase is “complete.”