For much of the past decade, venture capital in Southeast Asia was synonymous with hypergrowth: writing large cheques, chasing valuations, and celebrating fundraising milestones as the ultimate marker of success. In those years, capital alone often seemed like the fuel…
A report by AVPN and Prudence Foundation, in partnership with Catalyst Management Services (CMS), finds that as climate shocks intensify across Asia, traditional risk management and health surveillance systems are proving inadequate. Investors are now focusing on the convergence of…
A noticeable step back yesterday after President Donald Trump floated the idea of halting trade in cooking oil with China. This comment stirred up new uncertainties in the already fragile ties between the two economic giants, reminding everyone how quickly…
The Hanoi police seized assets worth VND900 billion (US$34.15 million) from Shark Tank investor Nguyen Hoa Binh, including 597 gold bars, after arresting him for alleged crypto fraud.The Hanoi police seized assets worth VND900 billion (US$34.15 million) from Shark Tank…
Verta Bioenergy CEO Jeremy Tan Verta Bioenergy, a Singapore-headquartered climate-tech startup, has closed SGD 1.1 million (US$845,000) in seed funding from investors, including ENGIE Factory, Wright Partners, AlphaGen VC, and Auravia Capital. Jun Umali from the Manila Angel Investors Network…
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries across the world. For small and medium enterprises in South Asia, the question is no longer whether AI will matter but how it will transform the way these businesses operate. SMEs in India and Sri…
The travel and hospitality industry stands at a defining crossroads. Artificial Intelligence is no longer an emerging concept sitting at the edge of operations – it is becoming the backbone of transformation across airlines, hotels and the wider ecosystem of…
Early July, I had a quiet Monday evening run with a friend who leads a 20-person startup. From the outside, it looked like everything was going well — press features, public praise, and the kind of traction that many founders…
Group photo of Startup Island TAIWAN and Startup Terrace delegation Taiwan’s startup ecosystem continues to expand its footprint across Southeast Asia, this time marking its first official presence in Malaysia. It is co-led by Startup Island TAIWAN, Taiwan’s national startup…
Singapore’s iconic public housing flats, enduring symbols of unity, are undergoing pivotal changes for greater inclusivity and equity. But Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s recent National Day Rally also touched on another vision: We need to empower more Singaporeans to…