Yimie Yong

[HK Special Report] Foxconn-backed Robocore sets sights on global expansion & potential IPO

In an interview with TNGlobal, Robocore Founder and CEO Roy Lim discussed the economics of scaling service robotics, the case for Robot-as-a-Service, and how Foxconn’s manufacturing expertise could help turn deployments into a repeatable global business. He also assessed Hong Kong’s strengths and shortcomings as a technology hub, including the need to…

[HK Special Report] Can Hong Kong turn research into global tech success? Gobi Partners’ Chibo Tang weighs in

In an interview with TNGlobal, Gobi Partners Managing Partner Chibo Tang discussed Hong Kong’s evolving technology ecosystem, the challenges of commercializing research, and the city’s potential to connect Chinese technology with Southeast Asian markets and global investors.

[Malaysia Budget 2027] Khazanah’s Jelawang Capital, KWAP’s Dana Perintis to invest $110M in startups

According to Anwar, Malaysia's economy is projected to expand by a commendable 4.2 percent to 5.2 percent in 2027. Growth in 2026 is projected at between 4.8 percent and 5.3 percent.

[HK Special Report] HKSTP CEO Terry Wong on Hong Kong’s next tech chapter: scale, commercialization & global growth

In an interview with TNGlobal, HKSTP CEO Terry Wong discussed Hong Kong’s evolution as an innovation hub, its role within the Greater Bay Area, and where the city can carve out an advantage in AI and deep technology. He also told TNGlobal what needs to change in funding and commercialization to help more startups move from laboratory breakthroughs to global…

[HK Special Report] Alibaba HK Entrepreneurs Fund sees ‘significant’ opportunities at the intersection of tech, industry & international markets

In a recent interview with TNGlobal, AEF Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Cindy Chow discussed how the fund's investment strategy has evolved over the past decade, what it looks for in founders and why it believes Hong Kong’s role could extend beyond being a gateway to becoming a launchpad for Asian companies going global.

[Stripe Singapore Tour] A conversation with Sea’s Forrest Li

Speaking at Stripe Tour Singapore in a fireside chat with Stripe Chief Revenue Officer Tyler Bryson, Li reflected on Sea’s journey, from its early days selling prepaid gaming cards to the expansion of Shopee and SeaMoney, as well as the company’s growing use of artificial intelligence.

Malaysia unveils top 100 startups with MYR8.5B in FY2024 revenue

Startups demonstrate stronger profitability, global reach and adoption of AI and data-driven technologies.

PSA International & Granite Asia launch $50M fund to scale global supply chain innovation

PSA International (PSA), a global port operator, and Granite Asia, a $11 billion private capital platform, announced Wednesday the launch of the $50 million G&P Strategic Innovation Fund.

1337 Ventures launches 2026 Request for Startups to find Malaysia’s next generation of pre-seed companies

New Request For Startups translates shifts in AI, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, agriculture, climate and semiconductors into startup opportunities that founders can begin tackling with MYR150,000 to MYR500,000 in early capital.

Malaysia’s Jelawang Capital appoints Howard Soh as CEO

Soh brings two decades of investments, venture building and operating experience, built largely in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia.