Momo sees record revenue growth thanks to live streaming
Momo, China’s top location-based social networking app, has continued last year’s growth feat with the announcement of an outstanding performance for t…
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Here’s what to expect for this year’s Spring Festival hongbao wars
Spring Festival, an annual celebration of the Chinese New Year, is almost upon us. While some traditions haven't changed much, like family dinners and …
Iweju, Another New Chinese LBS Social Networking App Announces USD 8-digit Financing
Iweju (Weiju in Chinese) announced that it has secured 8 digits USD series A financing led by Ceyuan- 11 months after its launch in October 2013, which…
5 Questions With Spottly, A Social Travel App That Helps You Spot Interestingly
When check-in is no longer fun to you or your friends, what else are you willing to share related to location and places you've been to? Today we are …
<!--:en-->Meet deCarta and TechNode at Shanghai, Beijing, Xian, Wuhan and Guangzhou in October<!--:-->
<!--:en-->In October, deCarta will hold developer events in 5 major cities for local developers which include Shanghai, Beijing, Xi'an, Wuhan and Guangzhou. NAV2, Jiepang, Fantong will also give speech to share their experience on LBS service. TechNode is the media partner.<!--:-->
<!--:en-->Around! A New Mobile LBS App to Get Local Deals<!--:-->
In China, there are tonnes of LBS applications that are all trying to break into the lucrative local deal market. Many companies are converging towards…
<!--:en-->Ohbaba, Helps You Find the Public Toilets Around You<!--:-->
If you travel to somewhere which you are not familiar with, usually you can just buy a travel guide which helps you find the suitable restaurant, hotel…
<!--:en-->iCode, Wifi Hotspots, Celebrities and Weibo, Sina Wants to Build a Super Check-in Service<!--:-->
Be honest, I have not used any location-based Check-in service, either Foursquare or its Chinese likers for over 2 months. I don't know why I should do…
Dianping: Mixing the Secret Sauce of Reviews, LBS and Group-buying
Dianping for a long time has been very focused on becoming the “best local city life guide to primarily white collar workers in China” says Michael…
A Sneak View of Favspot, Tom Group’s Location-based Service
The Location-based Service (LBS) is definitely going to spin off this year. Tens of Check-in service are already in the market, and more startups are…
Can LBS Let’s PowWow, Wow?
Let’s PowWow is one of the latest start-ups to enter the LBS space in China. The model is a mix of LBS group-check in with deals, mainly focused on exp…
Hong Kong's Cyberport Creative Micro Fund Announces Winning Startups
Hong Kong is quietly heating up as a Asia startup community. Programs such as the Cyberport Creative Microfund are helping to support the nascent industry, providing a future other than financial corporations for the city.