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Syngenta Asia Pacific’s Chris Chen on how AI and digital solutions are reshaping agriculture in the region [Q&A]

This AI-driven approach allows us to tackle global challenges like food security and climate change even more aggressively. With the power of AI, we have the potential to harness diagnostic tools that allow timely and accurate interventions to optimize #crop yields.  #AgriTech #Data #AI

Charging toward a more sustainable future with Scorpio Electric’s Joshua Goh [Q&A]

“At Scorpio Electric, our driving force is innovation and sustainability. We seamlessly blend cutting-edge technology with our unwavering commitment to a greener future, says Joshua Goh, CEO of Scorpio Electric. "We're not just building electric motorcycles; we're steering the course toward sustainable urban mobility, lighting the way for a cleaner,…

PriyoShop’s Dipty Mandal on providing digital solutions for traditional retail [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

"PriyoShop aims to create a perfect ecosystem for MSMEs by solving their end-to-end problems in terms of the supply chain, finance, managing their SKUs, and credit profiling. We are also going to launch a fintech solution called BNPL (buy now pay later) in collaboration with financial institutions to solve MSMEs' financial problems that will ensure their…

TechNode Global Rebrands as TNGlobal, Strengthens Malaysia Tech Ecosystem Connections With KL Office

Leading the charge in accelerating tech and innovation in the Pan Asia region, TechNode Global announces its dynamic relaunch and rebranding as TNGlobal. As part of this bold and ambitious move, #TNGlobal proudly opens its brand-new office in the heart of #KualaLumpur, marking a pivotal step toward elevating the #Malaysia tech and innovation ecosystem to…

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SynFutures’ Rachel Lin on NFTs and derivatives as a vehicle for both speculation and strategy [Q&A]

"Now that the hype has subsided, we can see that the industry is beginning to mature as creators focus on building different practical use cases for the #blockchain technology, ranging from tokenized digital arts, ticketing, and loyalty programs, to music and real-world assets e.g. real estate, revolutionizing the way we prove ownership." #NFT #Web3

Cyber Youth Singapore’s Ben Chua on CYSummit 2023 and empowering the next generation of tech leaders [Q&A]

"CYSummit serves as a platform to help youth explore their interest in technology and obtain opportunities to positively influence their community. Our main goal is to empower young people to determine the future of technology and contribute to constructive change in society," says Ben Chua, President & CEO of Cyber Youth Singapore (#CYS). "The theme for…

Mimin: Transforming chat commerce and supporting MSMEs in Indonesia [Q&A]

Mimin co-founders Bayu Eka Putra and Joseph Simbar shed light on how their #AI chat commerce #automation and order management platform is bolstering digital transformation for #MSMEs in #Indonesia.

Annica Witschard on Home Credit’s strategy for improving financial inclusion, access, and literacy in Asia [Q&A]

Annica Witschard, CEO of Home Credit Vietnam, outlined the company's strategic initiatives in expanding #financialinclusion, especially in marginalized communities. The company uses #AI and data-driven modeling to facilitate democratic #lending, particularly for those with no #credit history. She also underscored the importance of financial literacy,…

Navigating crypto regulations in Hong Kong: A conversation with VDX COO Donald Day [Q&A]

In this Q&A with Donald Day, former Subject Matter Expert for #digitalassets at the Securities and Futures Commission of #HongKong and now COO of VDX, he shares how a stringent regulatory landscape is shaping the city into Asia's leading crypto hub.

Indonesia’s Baskit secures $3.3M seed round to digitize distribution infrastructure for SMEs

Baskit plans to utilize the newly-raised funds to expedite its tech roadmap and extend its reach within #Indonesia. "Our goal is to harmonize the #supplychain, embracing transformative technologies while respecting traditional norms," says Baskit's CEO, Yann Schuermans. "To achieve this, we are developing cutting-edge tools that will be both functional and…