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VinFast files for its long-awaited IPO in the US
VinFast has applied for an IPO in the US on the Nasdaq Global Select Market ahead of its planned launch of electric SUVs in the US later this month. Read more…
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AR/VR tech in Asia-Pacific: here’s where the money is
AR/VR will still mainly be a consumer play in APAC by 2026, but use cases for enterprises include training, collaboration, and (of course) the metaverse: IDC Read more…
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APAC 5G revenues to hit US$13 billion by 2028
As 5G continues to gain momentum in APAC, opportunities for businesses to capitalize on the technology are rapidly increasing – revenues to hit US$13bn by 2028. Read more…
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AIS and SCB abandon their digital banking JV
AIS says it is backing out from a JV with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) that aimed to provide digital banking services. Future dealings are still on the table. Read more…
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WhatsApp denies claims that someone is selling its user data
A report by CyberNews alleged that a cyber attacker is selling of millions of WhatsApp user data from around the world. WhatsApp insists it’s not true. Read more…
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USTDA backs NOW Telecom’s 5G plans for the Philippines
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has committed to partner with NOW Telecom to facilitate the deployment of 5G technologies in the Philippines. Read more…
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Vietnam could defy tech layoff trend to at least 2024
Tech companies around the world are laying off staff. It’s a different story in Vietnam, with 195,000 programmers expected to be hired in the next two years. Read more…
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#RIPTwitter – Mastodon is the up-and-coming alternative
Mastodon, an open-source, decentralized microblogging platform has been the most popular destination for former Twitter users in the last few weeks #RIPTwitter Read more…
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The metaverse is the future, but few firms wants to be first
Companies worry about falling behind their competitors if they don’t adopt metaverse tech – but they also don’t want to be the first to do so, says KPMG report. Read more…
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True grows 5G base but loses money on rising costs
True widened its loss for a third consecutive quarter as 5G rollouts contributed to rising costs. Ironically its mobile business was the lone growth driver. Read more…
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Huawei’s 5.5G Core adds MEC to the 5G mix
Huawei announces 5.5G Core, which it says will leverage MEC to shift 5G evolution from “connectivity-based development to full-service enablement.” Read more…
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Blibli owner Global Digital pulls off its $500m IPO
PT Global Digital Niaga – owner of e-commerce group Blibli – beats the tech stock selloff to become the largest IPO in Jakarta since GoTo’s IPO in April. Read more…
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Starlink enters Philippines, PLDT offers space connectivity
As Starlink in the Philippines inches closer to becoming a reality, integrated telco PLDT prepares to offer its own space-based connectivity package to users. Read more…
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Nextrans to launch new $50m VC fund for Vietnam
South Korean investment firm Nextrans is set to launch a $50 million fund focused on Vietnam’s booming tech sectors, including property tech, fintech and EVs. Read more…
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E-commerce firms in SEA shift focus to customer engagement
Customer acquisition is no longer the primary focus for e-commerce firms in Southeast Asia as markets mature. Now it’s about customer retention and loyalty. Read more…
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Vietnam leads digital consumer growth in Southeast Asia
Eight in ten Vietnamese are digital consumers, making Vietnam one of the top markets for adopting new technologies from e-commerce to mobile payments: report. Read more…
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Singapore has offered to help in Optus, Dialog hack probes
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has offered help in investigating recent data breaches at two SingTel-owned companies in Australia: Optus and Dialog. Read more…
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Blibli aims to be Indonesia’s next unicorn with $530m IPO
Blibli owner PT Global Digital Niaga plans to raise up to $530 million in what would be Indonesia’s second-largest IPO this year. Read more…
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Asia-Pacific’s next healthcare focus: patient-centric apps
Now that the pandemic has shown that healthcare can be delivered anywhere, it is time to focus on patient-centric healthcare in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more…
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Philippines’ long-awaited SIM registration law is now live
President Marcos Jr signs the SIM Card Registration Act, ostensibly to fight text scams. Filipinos welcome the move, but concerns about privacy remain. Read more…