Ride-hail app Tada raises funds as it expands to groceries
Demand for rides is down, but people need grocery deliveries right now.
Southeast Asia-focused VC funds raised a lot less money so far this year
A year-long growth streak is over.
Vietnam’s online spending to triple to $35b by 2025
Half of Vietnam’s 96 million people will be online shoppers.
New accelerator wants food startups to fill Singapore’s belly
It’s open to teams from across Asia.
Shopee’s explosive growth pushes Sea to near $1b revenue
April orders up 140% as lockdowns boost Shopee usage.
Life’s A Pitch: 12 startups angle for funds
Apply now for upcoming pitches over the summer.
China’s Ant Financial ventures into Myanmar
It just invested in local fintech app Wave Money.
‘The show must go on’: Gobi launches online championship for Malaysia startups
With prize money of $3.5 million, it's a chance for new startups to get discovered.
Gojek goes for gold with new investing service
Both Gojek and Grab brace for clash of wealth management products.
Indonesia’s Starbucks rival Kopi Kenangan brews up $109m funding to build empire
With over 300 stores already, it’s planning expansion to three countries after the pandemic.
Ex-Lazada exec admits defeat with Vietnam fashion store
Luxury flash sales worked in Europe, but not in Vietnam.
Visa invests in Singapore’s Nium
Formerly known as InstaReM, Nium specializes in cross-border payments.
Sequoia in $25m funding for Indonesia startup helping mom-and-pop stores to stock up
GudangAda, started just last year, has bagged series A money.
