Overseas:
1. Disney and Fox shareholders give acquisition the green light – a $71.3 billion deal
2. YouTube plans original programming in India, Japan and other markets
3. Paytm teams up with SoftBank to launch QR code-based payment services in Japan
4. Walmart reportedly recruits ex-Epix CEO in bid to build video service
5. IBM wins $83 million from Groupon in internet patent fight
China:
1. Focus Media, Alibaba to Cooperate on Ad Placement, Facial Recognition, OTT Advertising
2. Chinese Big Data Service Provider Jiguang Lists on Nasdaq
3. Online Professional Education Service Haixue Secures Series D
4. AI Customer Service Solutions Firm Kuaishang Tong Lands RMB 100 Mln Funding
5. Kuaishou Launches Multi-channel Network Partners Program
6. O2O medical beauty platform 更美 raised $ 50 million in D1 round.
Cross-border:
– Amazon leads $11m investment in bus-sharing app Shuttl
Blockchain:
– Future FinTech Establishes Blockchain Incubator in Beijing
Mobile:
– Huawei to Increase Minimum Annual R&D Cap to USD 15 Bln