If you’ve ever felt like it’s difficult to “un-train” YouTube’s algorithm from suggesting a certain type of video once it slips into your recommendations, you’re not alone. In fact, it may be even more difficult than you think to get YouTube to accurately understand your preferences. One major issue, according to new research conducted by… Continue reading YouTube’s ‘dislike’ barely works, according to new study on recommendations
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South Korean prosecutors ask Interpol for help in locating TerraUSD developer Do Kwon
Over the weekend, Terraform Labs’ CEO and co-founder Do Kwon took to Twitter to say that he was not “on the run” or “anything similar.” He made the statement after South Korean authorities issued an arrest warrant for him and five other people connected to Terraform Labs for violating the country’s capital markets laws last… Continue reading South Korean prosecutors ask Interpol for help in locating TerraUSD developer Do Kwon
UFODrive Arrives in Spain
Thanks to many recent expansions across the globe, UFODrive now operates in over 20 locations in Europe. Photo: UFODrive European emobility provider UFODrive announced in a statement the opening of UFODrive Madrid, the company’s first launch in the Spanish market. Visitors to the Plaza de Colón location can book and drive EVs including the Tesla Model S, Jaguar I-Pace,… Continue reading UFODrive Arrives in Spain
German Handelsblatt: IPO: Porsche shares for small investors: What private investors should consider005247
Presentation of the Porsche Taycan at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles 2019 The market is preparing for new shares: The sports car manufacturer Porsche is planning an IPO for the end of September. He expects a valuation of 70 to 75 billion euros. The company officially announced its intention on September 5th. The… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: IPO: Porsche shares for small investors: What private investors should consider005247
Investment bank ABCI, PE investor Hony Partners file to list HKEX’s next SPACEverest Acquisition is ABCI’s second foray into Hong Kong’s SPAC market.
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) backed by the investing arm of Chinese investment bank ABC and Hony Partners Group has filed to list in Hong Kong. The blank cheque firm, called Everest Acquisition Corporation, will seek merger targets from sectors including healthcare, consumer, and green industries in Greater China, according to a filing to… Continue reading Investment bank ABCI, PE investor Hony Partners file to list HKEX’s next SPACEverest Acquisition is ABCI’s second foray into Hong Kong’s SPAC market.
Singapore used-car marketplace Carro drives into Japan through SoftBank JV
Singapore-based used car marketplace Carro has expanded into the Japanese market through a partnership with tech conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp, according to an announcement. The partnership will see Carro Japan offering a full suite of services, including subscription-based services and car leasing. It will also involve multiple leasing companies, with plans to expand the marketplace… Continue reading Singapore used-car marketplace Carro drives into Japan through SoftBank JV
Gobi Partners raises $10m for Malaysia-focused early-stage fund
Pan-Asian venture capital firm Gobi Partners has announced the close of its latest early-stage, tech-focused venture fund at $10 million. The Malaysia-focused fund, Gobi SuperSeed II (Gobi SSII), received commitments from Allianz Malaysia, Malaysia Venture Capital Management (MAVCAP) and Sunway Group, according to the announcement. Gobi SSII Fund targets seed-to-Series A technology-enabled startups in Malaysia… Continue reading Gobi Partners raises $10m for Malaysia-focused early-stage fund
Morgan Stanley’s Southeast Asia M&A chief set to join Raine
US investment bank Raine Group has tapped Jonathan Pflug, Morgan Stanley’s head of Southeast Asia M&A, to lead its coverage in Southeast Asia, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday. Morgan Stanley and Raine did not immediately reply to Reuters questions about the move. Singapore-based Pflug, a managing director at Morgan Stanley, has been with the investment bank since 2011. Pflug is set to join Raine early next year… Continue reading Morgan Stanley’s Southeast Asia M&A chief set to join Raine
Temasek said to be in talks to invest in Motilal Oswal PE-backed VVDN Technologies
Singapore-based investment firm Temasek Holdings, a backer of Indian unicorns including Open, ShareChat, upGrad, and Shiprocket, is in talks to invest in VVDN Technologies, a global provider of engineering, manufacturing, and digital services and solutions, DealStreetAsia has learnt. While the amount that Temasek is looking to inject into the Gurugram-headquartered company is not known, total… Continue reading Temasek said to be in talks to invest in Motilal Oswal PE-backed VVDN Technologies
@Groupe PSA: OP For the love of the Corsa000429
You can rely on the Opel family. A day before their long-planned Corsa meeting, Justin Catrin Kussin canceled the third-generation Corsa owner. Without him, the planned family photo would not have been complete. Because for the 40th birthday of the bestseller from Rüsselsheim, the 29-year-old wanted to unite all six generations for a shoot. The… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP For the love of the Corsa000429