Yimie Yong

The farm is expected to produce at least 13,000 kilograms of "fresh, healthy, and pesticide-free" vegetables per month.

The message also came two days after the world's richest man told employees to return to the workplace or leave the company.

Traveloka had been valued at $3 billion, according to CB Insights, but Bloomberg reported in 2020 that it was seeking funds at a lower valuation.

Shortlisted candidates will be judged by a panel of regional VC’s, entrepreneurs, ecosystem leaders and tech corporate executives, and will also get networking opportunities with regional and international VC’s. The top winner of the Southeast Asia start-up founders will be flown to Dubai by TiE for the global finale.

The prolonged COVID lockdowns and their “knock on” effects in the form of operational disruptions, labor shortages and higher running costs have significantly impacted its business and the quality of service.

ZTRUS hopes to scale in Thailand within two years and shall explore some clients in Southeast Asia.

The 4IR-themed innovation center was one of the government's initiatives to guide entrepreneurs comprehensively from the prototype development process to product commercialization.

Some of the venture capital firms have already started scouting opportunities to invest in renewable energy startups in the region.

Rafiza will initially be joining KAF Investment Bank as part of the digital bank project team pending the incorporation process of the digital bank entity, KAF Investment Bank said.

The company’s expansion will focus on Indonesia first before starting to expand regionally in 2024.