Author: Yimie Yong
BEYOND Expo | Blockchain gaming company Animoca says Web3 space can overturn tech giants’ dominance
Yat Siu, Animoca’s Co-Founder and Chairman, talked about why they are bullish on Web3 gaming and whether the play-to-earn gaming model is sustainable at the BEYOND Expo 2022 tech conference, held online at BEYOND Metaverse.
VinFast announces its headquarters in Germany, France & The Netherlands
Along with establishing its headquarters in France, Germany, and the Netherlands, as well as developing an extensive retail and service network, VinFast continues to seek a suitable location for a European manufacturing facility.
EY: Global IPO market continues to plummet as we round out Q3; Indonesia’s most active Asean exchange YTD
Asean saw a total of 96 IPOs raising $3.8 billion, up 4 percent in deal numbers and a decline of 57 percent in proceeds YOY. The notable decline in proceeds was due to a lack of mega IPOs (IPOs with proceeds equal to or greater than $1 billion) in YTD 2022.
Indonesia e-commerce group Blibli plans up to $528M IPO next month – report
The IPO plan follows the $1.1 billion IPO of GoTo Group, Indonesia's biggest tech firm, earlier this year and the 2021 $1.5 billion IPO of BukaLapak.
Indonesia’s unicorn Kopi Kenangan debuts in Malaysia – report
Founded in 2017, Kopi Kenangan expanded to more than 850 outlets in 64 cities in Indonesia and officially became the first Southeast Asia company to achieve 'unicorn' status in the F&B category in December last year.
Singapore’s MiyaHealth to expand globally starting with Europe & Asia, digitalizing healthcare systems
In an interview, Rajentheran also shared about MiyaHealth’s plans and strategies moving forward. He also shared his views about the healthcare and HealthTech industry.
BEYOND Expo | Renowned venture capitalists find silver lining in global uncertainties
Although the Covid-19 pandemic, ongoing US-China trade tensions, and an imminent global recession are already hitting technology firms in both China and the US, some investors see new opportunities emerging for today’s technology and startup markets.
MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Cohort 2 Program launched with 38 startups
Selected startups will have direct access to local and international mentors, resources, and market exposure with extended post-program and funding opportunities.
500 Global-backed StoreHub to focus on existing markets as it aims to reach profitability within two years
In the interview, Fong also shared some of his opinions on issues related to the digitization within the F&B industry post-pandemic.
New MRANTI Park Master Plan will assist Malaysia in facing Industrial Revolution 4.0, says PM
MRANTI Park will be equipped with modern infrastructure, including high-speed broadband and 5G technology, as well as incentives and funding opportunities. It is also designed to attract young professionals and create a stable pathway for highly skilled talents
