Royal International Corporation, the operator of Royal Ha Long Casino in northern Vietnam, posted its first profit after six years of losses in the second quarter of 2025.Royal International Corporation, the operator of Royal Ha Long Casino in northern Vietnam,…
Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data sourced from the Ministry of Manpower and Singapore Department of Statistics. While Singapore hasn’t been affected by inflation nearly as badly as most other countries, there’s…
In many parts of Asia, we’re used to thinking of tech as the great equaliser. From Indonesia’s fintech revolution to India’s edutech boom to Japan’s automation economy, digital innovation has lifted millions. As AI begins to shape not just what…
The net worth of Vietnam’s billionaires collectively grew by US$2.5 billion so far this month, driven by a robust stock market.The net worth of Vietnam’s billionaires collectively grew by US$2.5 billion so far this month, driven by a robust stock…
Dear subscribers, This week brings a mix of funding moves, strategic exits, and product innovations shaping Indonesia’s startup landscape. Talixa AI secured fresh capital to expand its AI solutions, while Fishlog is restructuring its business units to improve efficiency. Vidio…
As Asia’s workforce ages and institutional knowledge risks fading, AI may hold the key to preserving insights, scaling productivity, and future-proofing organisations. This piece explores how semi-autonomous large models are shaping the next phase of enterprise transformation — and why…
The cryptocurrency ecosystem has faced a staggering surge in illicit activity during the first half of 2025, with stolen funds reaching record-breaking figures, according to a recent mid-year update from blockchain data platform Chainalysis. This period has proven more devastating…
Spend enough time in the creative industries — music, film, publishing, gaming — and you start to notice a pattern. Despite the radical promise of digital transformation, value chains remain oddly… analogue. Rights are misattributed. Royalties are delayed or disappear…
Southeast Asia’s startups are rewriting the playbook on team building. In 2025, remote-first work and AI tools are no longer just pandemic measures; they’re strategic game-changers. From Manila to Ho Chi Minh City, founders say the shift isn’t just about…
In the early days of building BioChromatographix international (BCI), I stood at a familiar crossroads – one I have seen many biotech innovators reach. We had something powerful in our hands: a scientific breakthrough with the potential to shift how…