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There are at least 27 Indonesian startups with valuations above USD 100 million.

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Cloud kitchens: Grab scrambles to keep up with the delivery economy

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This Malaysian startup&#8217;s profitability is dependent on our hoarding tendencies, and it&#8217;s working

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Apne11 is a multiplayer, mobile-based fantasy game that is based on real-life international cricket matches.

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Apne11 is the new entrant in India&#8217;s fantasy gaming space: Startup Stories

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