Author: Yimie Yong

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Techsauce Global Summit to return to Bangkok in physical form

Techsauce Global Summit 2022 is Southeast Asia’s largest tech event. The innovative conference takes place on the 26th and 27th of August at ICONSIAM, Bangkok, Thailand. Now in its 8th year running, Techsauce Global Summit is connecting the biggest minds in tech, it will bring together over 15,000 attendees and 1,500 startups from across the globe.

Singapore’s Temasek warns of cautious outlook, expects to slow down investment

The state-owned investor has 13 offices in 9 countries around the world: Beijing, Hanoi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Singapore in Asia; and London, Brussels, New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, Mexico City, and Sao Paulo outside Asia.

East Ventures remains bullish on Indonesia & Southeast Asia despite headwinds

In the exclusive interview, Cuaca also shared his views on the overall tech ecosystem in Indonesia, startups’ valuation and the firm’s exit strategy.