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SwitzGo, Shootsta: No shortage in innovative startups in Southeast Asia despite virus crisis
Despite a disruption of the disruptive innovation industry by the coronavirus pandemic , new business ideas and...
Singapore to invest $14 billion in innovation to boost post-virus economy
The Singapore government plans a massive investment in innovation to kickstart its economy after the coronavirus-induced disruption,...
Vietnam’s “rice ATMs” to become permanent
The set-up of automatic dispensing machine providing free rice in Vietnam – originally a measure to help...
Thailand drops further in competitiveness ranking along most ASEAN nations
Office workers in Thailand
Most Southeast Asian saw a drop in their competitiveness in the latest world competitiveness...
Grab cuts 5% of staff across Southeast Asia
Singapore-founded and headquartered ride-hailing, delivery and e-commerce company Grab is embarking on a cost-savings programme and...
Cambodia launches online portal for business registration
Cambodia on June 15 launched an online portal for new business registration, aiming at simplifying the process...
New digital bank to launch in the Philippines
Singapore-based Tonik Financial, the first digital-only bank in Southeast Asia founded in 2018, will launch operations in...
Tycoon says Thailand needs five million skilled foreigners to boost economy
Thailand is in need for at least five million talented foreigners to create an economy that can...
Facebook, PayPal invest in Indonesia’s e-commerce group Gojek
US social media giant Facebook and online payment pioneer PayPal both have participated in a fundraising round...
‘Silicon Valley Vietnam’ planned in Ho Chi Minh City
Hi-tech park in Ho Chi Minh City's District 9
Ho Chi Minh City’s local government is planning to...
Malaysia seeks to boost digital connectivity to revive economy after pandemic
Malaysia plans to boost digital connectivity country-wide as the government acknowledges that improved digitisation has become “a...
Robodog reminds people of social distancing in Singapore park (video)
Singapore’s public administration has deployed a robot dog at one of the city’s park as it is...
Indonesia budget hotel startup surrenders to virus crisis
Airy Rooms, a budget hotel startup in Indonesia, announced it will permanently cease its operations by the...
Promising fintechs in Cambodia, Myanmar enter stage
Looking at the arena of financial technology startups in Southeast Asia gives a much-needed relief from the...
Southeast Asian startups hit by job cuts, downsizing
Picture: Jevanto
The coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll on Southeast Asia’s startup scene as demand for digital...
After the virus: Prepare for a Rip Van Winkle economy!
By Max Herriman
Just over a week ago, the Australian Prime Minister, Scott
Morrison, said that he wants small...
Chatbots coming: Virus crisis accelerates call center automation in the Philippines
The current coronavirus crisis is a double edged sword for
the call center and business process outsourcing (BPO)...
Indonesia’s new capital will be “very special”, advisor Tony Blair says
Tony Blair delivers a speech on Indonesia's new capital after a meeting with President Widodo on February 28
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Malaysia could see snap election in March next year
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