
Startup area 4YFN still the most interesting thing at MWC
Once again, the 4YFN startup area is the most interesting (and crowded) section at MWC. Here’s a quick look at what you’ll find (and what you won’t). Read more…
Once again, the 4YFN startup area is the most interesting (and crowded) section at MWC. Here’s a quick look at what you’ll find (and what you won’t). Read more…
Europe’s drive to build a homegrown electric vehicle battery industry is hitting roadblocks as Asian companies continue to dominate the market. Read more…
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…
Here’s why the tech industry needs to take an intersectional approach to design that includes women of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Read more…
Predicting the future doesn’t mean much if you can’t predict when it will arrive. Investment decisions rely on timing – getting it wrong can kill your business. Read more…
India’s telcos need to hire up to 20,000 people to support their upcoming 5G network rollouts – and they’re turning to the start-up sector to find them fast. Read more…
The health and wellness wearables market is developing rapidly. But will wearables change the healthcare sector just as fast? Read more…
Singtel has announced a plan to invest a further US$100mn into Singtel Innov8, its corporate venture arm, raising its total capital commitment to US$350mn. Read more…
B2B retail startup Arzooo secures $70 million in a new financing round to develop its tech infrastructure and expand business across India. Read more…
Startups in Southeast Asia are bracing for more layoffs in the shaky economic climate as the focus shifts from growth to profitability. Read more…
Neobanking platform Stashfin has raised $270 million to expand its operations in Southeast Asia and other South Asian markets. Read more…
Former Uber exec Amit Jain is planning a crypto startup called Zamp that has some serious players throwing money at it. Read more…
Thailand will open a specialized cannabis research facility as it looks to bolster its position in the global cannabis tech leadership race. Read more…
Startups and established logistics firms are applying AI and other tools to help businesses minimize supply chain disruptions. Read more…
SoftBank Group-backed food service robot startup Bear Robotics has raised $81 million in a Series B funding round with investors. Read more…
Loco raises $42m in Series A financing as it seeks to build an Indian version of Twitch and capitalize on India’s growing gaming community. Read more…
Sea Ltd reported a Q4 net loss of $10.4 billion and a $127 billion drop in market value due to weak performance from its gaming unit Garena. Read more…
ASEAN digital banks are seeing strong customer growth and rising asset quality. But Moody’s worries about their profitability and credit risk. Read more…
Vietnam-based VC firm ThinkZone Ventures recently launched the $60 million ThinkZone Fund II – the largest local VC fund to date. Read more…
The metaverse will likely find a good footing among Filipinos thanks to their enthusiasm for social media and a vibrant startup ecosystem. Read more…
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