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Jon Russell
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Contributor, Freelance
Bangkok
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Business, Luxury, Leadership, Current affairs, Sport
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By Jon Russell| Asia Tech Review@ Welcome back,That was quite a week as President Trump decided to put tariffs on seemingly the entire world—maybe even using ChatGPT to calculate the figures. He then decided to ‘pause’ most tariffs but double down on China, which saw its figure rocket to 120%. Avoiding the politics—the “China has been here for 5,000 years” response is amazing, if you’re asking—and there’s a whole load happening around tech.
By Jon Russell| Asia Tech Review@ Welcome back,This week we look at why DeepSeek moved markets in the US and came to the aid of China’s Big Tech but it hasn’t moved the needle for VC investments on Chinese soil. In brief: it’s complicated and might take some time. Elsewhere, Softbank is busy splurging on AI again and that Grab-GoTo deal looks like it might be driving ahead.
By Jon Russell| Asia Tech Review@ Welcome back,Foodpanda is a major player in Asia, with its Taiwan business alone worth nearly $1 billion. That valuation is according to Uber, which had agreed to buy Foodpanda Taiwan for $950 million. That deal is over, however, after Uber gave up on fighting anti-competitive charges. That means Foodpanda retains the jewel in its crown, which includes a Southeast Asia business that it has tried to offload with many years but without success.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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