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Industry: E-Commerce
Hangzhou
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Helsinki
London
Beijing
Beijing has a population of 22 million people. It is the capital city of China. In the technology space, Beijing is known as the hub for research and technical development. Top universities in the city attract, train and prepare young talent for various industry clusters. Among Beijing’s yearly 200,000 university graduates, many enter the startup scene, making the city a leading innovation centre.
Jakarta
Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s biggest economy and Jakarta is its heart. The city has a population of more than 10 million people and is home to the majority of the country’s startup community. The growth potential in Indonesia is huge as it is now a mobile-first nation, with 75 percent of online purchases made via mobile devices. 50 million new individuals are gaining online access from 2015 to 2020.
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam is now home to as many as 3000 start-ups. Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is one of two thriving start-up cities in Vietnam. The city has a population of 7.5 million people and has played a key role in the regeneration of the country and the economy from the bottom up.