14 startups in Asia that caught our eye

Here’s our newest round-up of the featured startups on our site this week. If you have startup tips or story suggestions, feel free to email us. Enjoy this week’s list!

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1. oDoc | Sri Lanka

ODoc connects patients with doctors for video consultation. Patients will be charged a consultation fee, of which the startup will get a percentage. The oDoc app is available in three languages – English, Sinhalese, and Tamil.

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2. Gogoro | Taiwan (Startup Profile)

Being known for its “smart scooter,” an electric bike that stands out from the competition with its stylish look and geeky heart, Gogoro has sold more than 34,000 vehicles in Taiwan. It created a network of charging stations called GoStations to support the bike’s energy needs. There, you can swap your vehicle’s spent batteries with fresh ones and it has over 400 such stations in the country.

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3. MyDoc | Singapore (Startup Profile)

Healthtech startup MyDoc has focused on solving employee healthcare management for large enterprises. It’s new product, MyDoc@work will let employees book video consultation with doctors, order online prescriptions, and access insurance information.

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