Author: Yimie Yong
Malaysia’s unicorn Carsome raises over $30M in a strategic fundraising round
With the support from the HKIC, Carsome will drive initiatives across areas such as supply chain sourcing and technology collaboration, accelerating the application of data and artificial intelligence (AI) in the automotive sector, which further empowers Carsome for its regional expansion.
Indonesia’s ACV Capital: SE Asia venture market has stabilised, but recovery remains uneven across countries & sectors [Q&A]
We talked to Helen Wong, Managing Partner at ACV Capital, to learn more about AVC Capital’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. She also shared her views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Indonesia and Southeast Asia for 2026.
Singapore’s Grab provides immediate, interim relief for drivers as oil price surges
Beyond this initial one-time support, Tan said the company is in active discussions with governments, petrol companies, and EV partners to secure more sustainable, long-term ways to protect its "driver- and delivery-partners’ earnings."
Digital Penang aims to aim to enhance founder readiness through structured programs, talent development initiatives & stronger corporate linkages [Q&A]
We talked to Ng Kwang Ming, Chief Executive Officer at Digital Penang, to learn more about the agency’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026.
True Digital Park: 2026 is the year for Thai tech ecosystem to “find its true rhythm” [Q&A]
We talked to Sasithorn Varanyuwatana, Head of True Digital Park, to learn more about True Digital Park’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. She also shared her views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Thailand and Southeast Asia for 2026.
Stripe aims to build infrastructure that lets merchants adapt to new, emerging world of AI-enabled commerce [Q&A]
We talked to Sarita Singh, Regional Head & Managing Director, Stripe, Southeast Asia & Greater China, to learn more about the firm’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. She also shared her views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia for 2026.
BEYOND Expo 2026 unveils “AI: Digital to Physical” as its official theme
In 2026, BEYOND Expo is expected to welcome more than 30,000 attendees and will deliver a curated program spanning the AI Summit, Global Investment Summit, Wealth Summit, BGlobal Summit, SheTech Summit, Founder Talks, SportsTech Forum, Gen Z Forum, Web3 + AI Forum, and Regional Cooperation Forums, alongside Media Day, Fund at First Pitch, BEYOND Awards, and…
Thailand’s Techsauce: 2026 will require stronger regional collaboration [Q&A]
We talked to Oranuch Lerdsuwankij (Mimie), CEO and Co-founder at Techsauce Media, to learn more about the firm’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. She also shared her views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Thailand and Southeast Asia for 2026.
Malaysia’s Aonic secures $10M to take home-grown drone technology global
The Series A funding round is led by Kairous Capital, a regional private equity and venture capital firm backed by Jelawang Capital, Malaysia’s National Fund-of-Funds through its Emerging Fund Managers’ Program.
Canvas Ventures International aims to build operating system for Thailand’s Next Economy [Q&A]
We talked to Tanachai Kulsomboonsin, CEO and Co-founder at Canvas Ventures International, to learn more about the VC firm’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. He also shared his views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Thailand for 2026.
