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Francis Tan

Francis Tan is the Asia editor of TNW, who is based in the Philippines. He is particularly interested in Asian Internet startups, social media and e-commerce. Get in touch with him via Twitter @francistan or Email francis@thenextweb.com.

Baidu now provides data alongside links in mobile search results

Baidu now provides data alongside links in mobile search results

  • Francis Tan
  • 14 years ago
Facebook snags patent for social gift giving
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Facebook snags patent for social gift giving

  • Francis Tan
  • 14 years ago
Here’s what a redesigned IMDB might look like

Here’s what a redesigned IMDB might look like

  • Francis Tan
  • 14 years ago
Japanese mobile gaming firm Gree targets 1 billion gamers to rival Facebook Featured Image

Japanese mobile gaming firm Gree targets 1 billion gamers to rival Facebook

  • Francis Tan
  • 14 years ago
Apple’s world domination: profit growth highest in Asia Pacific Featured Image

Apple’s world domination: profit growth highest in Asia Pacific

  • Francis Tan
  • 14 years ago
The Jedi Trainer’s Guide To Employee Management [Infographic] Featured Image

The Jedi Trainer’s Guide To Employee Management [Infographic]

  • Francis Tan
  • 14 years ago
Artsy Editor turns WordPress into a minimalist distraction-free writing web app Featured Image

Artsy Editor turns WordPress into a minimalist distraction-free writing web app

  • Francis Tan
  • 14 years ago
Facebook bans KDE application without warning, deletes user photos Featured Image

Facebook bans KDE application without warning, deletes user photos

  • Francis Tan
  • 14 years ago
Facebook ups its game in Asia, partners with Malaysian telco to offer rewards Featured Image

Facebook ups its game in Asia, partners with Malaysian telco to offer rewards

  • Francis Tan
  • 14 years ago
Rumor: Baidu’s Android-based MobileOS coming by end of year Featured Image

Rumor: Baidu’s Android-based MobileOS coming by end of year

  • Francis Tan
  • 14 years ago
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