Singapore’s National University of Singapore (NUS) is expanding its footprint in Japan by launching its second BLOCK71 office in Tokyo to propel deeptech innovation. This follows the inauguration of its first Japanese location in Nagoya in November 2024. NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of NUS, collaborates with key partners Central Japan Innovation Capital (CJIC), Kyoto … Read more
The market wrap offers a fascinating snapshot of where we stand on March 28, 2025—a moment marked by cautious sentiment, looming trade tensions, and a bold proposition from Senator Cynthia Lummis about Bitcoin’s potential to halve the US national debt over two decades. Let me offer my perspective on this complex tapestry, weaving together the … Read more
Betterteem CTO Rey Leonard Dumasig and CEO and founder Bo Discarga (R) Malaysia-based venture capital firm 1337 Ventures has announced a strategic investment in Betterteem Technologies, an AI-powered HRtech startup headquartered in the Philippines. “At Betterteem, our mission is to equip business leaders with data-driven insights to navigate the complexities of talent management and retention. … Read more
If you’re ready for PR, finding the right Public Relations agency demands a bit of strategic scrutiny. I’ve been on both sides of the fence — picking PR firms in my in-house roles and running my own PR agency for 10 years. Here are my insights into the nuanced world of selecting a PR agency. … Read more
Analysts at UnaFinancial predict a significant shift in Southeast Asia’s fintech user demographics, with Generation Z and Millennials potentially comprising 79 per cent of the total user base by 2030. This is a substantial increase from the estimated 65 per cent in 2024. This growing influence necessitates fintech firms to adapt their strategies to cater … Read more
I’ve been closely following the unfolding events surrounding President Trump’s announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on all autos manufactured outside the United States, set to take effect on April 2, 2025. This decision, coupled with the ripple effects across financial markets, commodities, and the cryptocurrency sector, paints a complex picture of risk, opportunity, … Read more
A comprehensive report by January Capital, analysing the ASEAN technology ecosystem for the calendar year 2024, reveals a nuanced landscape characterised by stabilising capital deployment alongside a continued decline in overall deal volume. The State of the ASEAN Technology Ecosystem Report CY2024 draws extensively on data from Alternatives.pe, an affiliated platform providing private market data for … Read more
As someone who has spent years in both the travel and telecom industry, I’ve witnessed how frustrating and expensive international roaming was in the past. As a frequent traveller, I vividly remember the days of handling multiple SIM cards, dealing with spotty local networks, having to constantly search for wifi spots in cafes, and that … Read more
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