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Tech E-Trade Route Between The UK And China Opens Up

Struggling to think of any strong startup connections between the UK and China?  Think again. Incubators, accelerators, tech delegations, stock exchanges, and U.K.-based business leaders are eyeing growth and profits by leveraging opportunities in the Far East. Trade flows have always been strong, but not for tech innovation and venture investment. Now that’s changing as more and more...

Valuation game: India’s Micromax Nowhere Close To China’s Xiaomi

Home-grown mobile handset maker Micromax Informatics, which sold as many or even more smartphones in the past couple of quarters than global smartphone leader Samsung in India, is reportedly seeking a valuation of $3-3.5 billion for a potential stake sale. The valuation, which is close to three times its annual sales, is too low compared to its...

Renren’s Burst Of US Deals Showcases China Tech Going Global

China’s social networking site Renren is continuing its strategy of investing in U.S. tech startups with disruptive technology. Adding to its expanding portfolio, Renren has recently invested $5 million in mortgage marketplace Sindeo, based in San Francisco. See earlier Forbes post on Renren strategy of moving outside its core business, both by market sector and geographic...

Silicon Dragon Talk: Hong Kong Startups – A Reality Check

Silicon Dragon Talk: Offering a reality check on Hong Kong’s new push as a startup innovation capital, with guests Tytus Michalski of Fresco Capital, Melissa Guzy of Arbor Ventures and Simon Squibb of Nest. Hosted by Rebecca Fannin of Silicon Dragon Ventures.