Author: Yimie Yong

Indonesia to audit TikTok, Tokopedia trial e-commerce tie-up – report

"We will give a three to four months period for trial because technology is not an easy thing. Maybe efforts to perfect it would be needed," Indonesia's Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan said.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang aims to set up a base in Vietnam – report

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang said the company viewed Vietnam as its home and affirmed its plans to set up a centre in the country.

Indonesia readies ethics guidance for AI developers – report

Indonesia has drafted ethics guidance for developers using artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent potential misuse of the new technology.

SC Malaysia to introduce streamlined transfer of listing to encourage more exit options

The SC, together with Bursa Malaysia is working to improve efficiency in the public markets to facilitate a start-up’s IPO, with measures such as expediting the IPO process and reducing time-to-market for companies seeking to list on its stock exchange.

ByteDance’s TikTok strikes deal with GoTo to save Indonesian TikTok Shop – report

Tik Tok is said to have agreed broadly to work with GoTo’s Tokopedia across several areas rather than compete directly with the Indonesian platform.

Malaysia Science Ministry to present full framework for AI code of ethics in 1Q 2024 – report

Minister Chang Lih Kang said the presentation aimed at detailing the guidelines and regulations that stakeholders in all sectors need to adhere to.

COMEUP 2023 concludes with a grand finale, attracts 66,000 participants from 35 countries

Representatives from 35 countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, the United States, France, Austria, Hong Kong, Senegal, and Cambodia, engaged in COMEUP 2023. The festival served as a dynamic platform for startups, investors, government agencies, and global corporations, fostering international collaboration.

ByteDance’s TikTok obtaining Indonesia e-commerce permit- report

ByteDance Ltd’s TikTok is said to be in the process of obtaining an e-commerce permit in Indonesia, local media Antara reported.

Fast-fashion giant Shein applies to go public in US – report

Shein's confidential US IPO filing was first reported by China's Shanghai Securities Journal last week. The Wall Street Journal earlier on Monday confirmed the report citing sources, the report added.

Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 attracts record 66,000 participants

The Festival extended its global reach this year, with participants hailing from 150 countries and regions, an increase from the 115 countries represented in 2022, and attracted a line-up of over 970 speakers.