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Malaysia risks tech investments with non-reversal of cabotage law
A Malaysian lawmaker recently urged Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob to reverse the cabotage policy approved by his predecessor. Read more…
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HGC launches ultra-low latency Eyeball-as-a-Service in the Philippines
HGC has announced that it is expanding its flagship ultra-low latency solution, Eyeball-as-a-Service™ (EaaS), in the Philippines. Read more…
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SE Asia’s e-wallet market is saturated, here’s where fintechs are headed
Razer’s recent exit from Southeast Asia’s e-wallet scene and into B2B payments is confirmation that the e-wallet market is crowded. Read more…
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Philippine crypto gaming gains more ground as YGG raises funds
Philippine crypto-gaming start-up Yield Guild Games (YGG) raised US$4.6M from investor a16hz, in addition to previous seed funding. Read more…
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Vietnam’s economic stability amidst COVID attracts foreign investment
Thai banks are setting up shop in Vietnam, reflecting an ongoing trend where major Asian financial institutions and international companies are beginning to look further into the country for growth opportunities. In a recent report, Read more…
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Indonesia’s BCA invests $200m in Blu to fend off Gojek and Sea Ltd
A month since Indonesia’s largest publicly listed private bank PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) launched its digital arm Blu, it invests again. Read more…
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Global semiconductor shortages to worsen as COVID ravages Malaysia
Eyes have been on Taiwan amidst the shortages in car chips, but automakers must brace further as Malaysia faces surging coronavirus numbers. Read more…
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Malware attacks rise as mobile and PC gaming explode in Southeast Asia
With Southeast Asia’s emergence as a mobile gaming hub and the explosion of mobile games comes an unprecedented rise in cybersecurity attacks Read more…
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Philippines set to take a share of the aerospace investments
Philippines is set to take a share of the aerospace investments pie after local firm receives an Aerospace Standard (AS9100D) certification. Read more…
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Philippines imposes long-term moratorium on digital banking licenses
Central Bank of the Philippines has issued a deadline for digital banks to register before August 31, or else wait another three years. Read more…
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Philippines’ PLDT injects US$80m into Apricot undersea cable system
Google, Facebook and PLDT have joined forces to set up Apricot, a new undersea cable system that will serve over 3.5 billion users. Read more…
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How ‘The Great Resignation’ is fueling Asia-Pacific’s gig economy
Rather than returning to their old desks, employees are giving notice and leaving their employers in what is called ‘The Great Resignation.’ Read more…
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Indonesian aquaculture startup Anura makes big catch with $35mn funding
Little tech funding has gone to aquaculture in Southeast Asia, until now. Anura, an Indonesian fisheries commerce startup has raised $35m. Read more…
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Smart tops 5G speed test for Samsung, Apple users in the Philippines
Smart has again asserted its dominance as the Philippines’ fastest network, this time in the realm of 5G, even with competition from DITO. Read more…
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GCash, the Philippines’ leading fintech to offer crypto trading, mulls IPO
GCash is eyeing cryptocurrency trading, a logical step for the platform that has become the Philippines’ biggest financial services app yet. Read more…
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Blibli earns unicorn status, seals Indonesia’s tech supremacy in SE Asia
Indonesia recently added Blibli, an e-commerce platform, to its portfolio of eight unicorns maintaining its top spot in Southeast Asia. Read more…
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Philippines’ dynamic 3rd telco DITO to hit 7 million subscribers by Q3
Report estimates that DITO will reach as many as 7 million subscribers by October, a goal that seems feasible given the telco’s growth to date Read more…
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Will Philippines’ new national ID push the pedal on the digital economy?
Will the Philippines’ new national ID push the pedal on the digital economy? Or will it further complicate the country’s ICT landscape? Read more…
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What Square’s acquisition of Afterpay means for BNPL in Southeast Asia
E-commerce has driven the growth of BNPL as a new payment model that gives Southeast Asian buyers greater freedom over their purchases. Read more…
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What investing in tech can do for near-bankrupt Philippine Airlines (PAL)
Philippine Airlines (PAL) in the red for a few years, but report shows that connectivity and advanced analytics can turn this around. Read more…