Yimie Yong
News,China,FinTech,Singapore,Asia,Blockchain / Crypto
DBS to apply for crypto licence in Hong Kong – report
When the regulations in Hong Kong are clear, and the bank “understands exactly the framework,” DBS will be one of the lenders interested in participating, said Paredes.
February 17, 2023
Asia,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Indonesia,Sustainability
Australia’s plastic alternative firm Uluu aims to build commercial plant in 2025
Uluu uses farmed seaweed rather than terrestial crops or waste as a carbon source to produce a plastic alternative. Doing so not only provides economic advantages but, more importantly, the unique potential to scale enough carbon to decouple our polymer economy from fossil fuels, information from its website showed. From its unique seawater process, Uluu’s…
February 14, 2023
Asia,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Events,AgriTech,Sustainability
This startup aims to capture 10,000 tons carbon from farmland this year using volcanic rock dusts
“Our [ultimate] goal is to get to a billion tons of carbon captured as quickly as possible," Yap said.
February 10, 2023
News,Indonesia,Media / Streaming
Indonesia to draft regulation enabling media to receive payments from digital platforms for content – report
President Joko Widodo cited an urgent need for the new law since 60 percent of the advertisement market in the Southeast Asian country is dominated by mainly foreign digital platforms.
February 9, 2023
SEA,Investments,Venture Capital,Events,AI,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews
AI could be the ‘next big thing’ after internet & cloud, says Burda Principal Investments’ Christian Teichmann
In the interview, Burda Principal Investments CEO/Managing Director Christian Teichmann also shared the firm's plans and sectors in focus for 2023.
February 7, 2023
Singapore,SEA,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,China,EdTech
Singapore’s LingoAce aims to open a world of opportunities for children through tech-enabled, immersive learning [Q&A]
In the interview, Yao also shared the trends driving innovation in the EduTech industry and how has COVID-19 sped up the acceptance of online learning and hybrid learning.
January 18, 2023
News,Indonesia,China,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Indonesia close to finalize EV deals with BYD Group & Tesla – report
Indonesia has the world’s largest nickel reserve which is essential for the battery industry.
January 18, 2023