Foreign capital pushes Vietnamese startups to set up abroad, Vietnam risking tax, asset losses

An imbalance in capital sources, with foreign capital dominating Vietnam's startup market, is pushing startups toward establishing holding companies overseas to more easily…

Fintech firm Longbridge opens new Singapore headquarters

Fintech firm Longbridge on Friday inaugurated its new Singapore office, reinforcing Singapore as its headquarters and regional base.

[BGlobal Summit] The Southeast Asian corridor: mastering the dual-flow of global innovation

The session "Southeast Asian Corridor: Mastering the Dual-Flow of Global Innovation" at the BEYOND Expo focused on Southeast Asia's capability to become the world next engine of…

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Charging network defining electric mobility: Why infrastructure expansion is becoming the real test of EV growth

The future of electric mobility will not be determined solely by how many EVs enter the road, but by how effectively charging systems sustain consumer confidence, transportation…

NewGen increases K25.ai ownership to 10 percent in closed pre-A round

NewGenIVF Group Limited (NewGen), a Thailand-based technology firm, has on Thursday announced that it has executed an agreement for a further $4 million strategic investment in…

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Vietnam’s developers are moving from outsourcing to AI building

Vietnam is no longer only an outsourcing hub. It is becoming a country where developers are starting to think like builders. And if that mindset continues to spread, Vietnam’s…

[BGlobal Summit] From “Chinese DNA” to “local unicorns”: the underlying logic of scale in Southeast Asia’s multi-store

Across the fragmented markets of Southeast Asia, a specific "playbook" for rapid physical expansion has emerged, turning overseas ventures into dominant local players. This…

Singapore launches $37M program to support media professionals in creating digital content

Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has on Thursday launched S$48 million ($37 million) program to support media professionals in creating digital content.

Singapore central bank chief warns of AI-related risks despite economic resilience

Global economic growth and stock market valuations are becoming increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence (AI), creating new vulnerabilities even as the world economy has…

Roblox launches age-based Kids and Select accounts globally, expands parental controls

Online game Roblox has launched Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts globally, automatically placing users into age-appropriate account types with tailored access to games,…