Author: Yimie Yong
SEA,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Features,Venture Capital,Venture Building
Xpdite Capital Partners scouts opportunities in Southeast Asia with a focus on seed stage startups [Q&A]
In the interview, Lomnitz shared the challenges Xpdite faces when it invests in seed-stage startups and how they manage risks. He also shared his views on the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia and gave several suggestions for the tech ecosystem to improve.
August 11, 2022
SEA,Venture Capital,eCommerce,Malaysia,Logistics
Malaysia’s Vynn Capital shares research insights on Southeast Asia cross-border commerce landscape
Southeast Asia, in general, sees more consumers purchasing cross-border goods as digital platforms become more mainstream. This trend has attracted more investment dollars into the supply chain industry, due to the integral role of technology in scaling logistics infrastructure to support growing consumer and SME demand.
August 10, 2022
SEA,Transportation,Features,Thailand,Sustainability,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Muvmi aims to solve last-mile connection in Southeast Asian cities with greener ride-sharing services, starting with Bangkok
MuvMi is eyeing a 10 times growth as the company looks to expand into other major cities in the country.
August 9, 2022
News,Transportation,SEA,Malaysia
Malaysia’s Grab, Foodpanda food delivery riders on 24-hour strike, call for better fees & benefits – report
Dubbed "Food Delivery Blackout", riders who attended a press conference said that the number of p-hailing and e-hailing drivers that went on strike on Friday is still unknown, but it is happening nationwide.
August 5, 2022
News,SEA,Malaysia,Singapore,Asia
Catcha Investment Corp 2.0 withdraws $250M IPO
Catcha Investment Corp 2.0 intends to focus its search on a target with operations or prospective operations in the technology, digital media, financial technology, or digital services sectors, which it refers to as the “new economy sectors”, across Asia Pacific, in particular Southeast Asia and Australia, according to its prospectus.
August 3, 2022
SEA,Venture Capital,Malaysia,Features
KPMG-HSBC report spots 10 potential unicorns in Malaysia: here’s a closer look
A recent report published by audit and advisory firm KPMG and banking group HSBC has featured 10 potential unicorns in Malaysia that are poised to make a lasting impact on the global business landscape over the next decade. We take a closer look at these companies.
August 2, 2022
Thailand,SEA,TechNode Event,Events
Reconnect: How to Engage Employees in Hybrid Workplace [event recap]
The panelists discussed the challenges and opportunities workers faced when during the "work from home" period, the concerns employers have during those times and how can technology help companies to communicate and engage their employees better in a hybrid workplace.
July 28, 2022
News,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,Vietnam
Vietnam’s VinFast to focus on US, European EV markets before expanding in Southeast Asia
VinFast owns an automotive manufacturing complex that boasts up to 90 percent automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam. Capacity is 250,000 cars annually.
July 26, 2022
China,Asia,Events,SEA,Partner Event
Call for Application: 1st Yunnan International Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition
Apply today, showcase your innovative solutions and stand a chance to win up to $60,000* cash funding and an opportunity to expand into Yunnan.
July 25, 2022
SEA,Indonesia,eCommerce,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews
Bezos-backed Ula wants to help digitalize MSMEs in Indonesia. Here’s how. [Q&A]
We talked to Ula’s Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer Alan Wong to learn more about the key barriers of adoption for digital tech in Indonesia outside of big metro areas, its plans and strategy after securing funding, among other issues.
July 21, 2022
I-Berhad unveils Malaysia’s first AI experience center at i-City
December 18, 2025
I-Berhad unveils Malaysia’s first AI experience center at i-City
December 18, 2025












