Yimie Yong
Enstack: Philippine tech ecosystem is set for another breakthrough year in 2025 [Q&A]
We talked to Macy Castillo, Enstack Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, to learn more about the company’s achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities in 2025. She also shared her views on the outlook of the tech ecosystem in the Philippines for the new year.
HK’s Cyberport: SE Asia’s a pivotal market with immense possibilities for startups to scale operations, access larger consumer base & diverse markets [Q&A]
We talked to Eric Chan, Chief Public Mission Officer at Cyberport, to learn more about the Cyberport's achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities in 2025. He also shared his views on the outlook of the tech ecosystem in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia for the new year. Cyberport is Hong Kong’s digital technology flagship and incubator for entrepreneurship…
BEYOND Tonight comes to Ho Chi Minh City to promote Asia’s largest tech expo
During the networking event, Dr. Gang Lu, Founder of TechNode Group and Co-founder of BEYOND Expo, presented some of the BEYOND Expo 2024’s highlights. He also captivated the audience with an insightful look ahead, shedding light on the exciting prospects attendees can expect at the upcoming 2025 edition.
Brazil’s payment platform EBANX eyes opportunities in emerging markets globally [Q&A]
Earlier this month, EBANX has been granted in-principle approval for a major payment institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
TikTok releases What’s Next 2025 Trend Report
As TikTok has become a go-to platform for trusted insights, brands are discovering the value of collaborating with diverse creators—from low-key reviewers to dynamic personalities—through TikTok’s Creator Marketplace.
Kredivo Group acquires Indonesia’s earned wage access platform GajiGesa
This acquisition will mark Kredivo Group’s entry into the fast growing EWA market, and is in line with the group’s mission of providing fast, affordable and widely accessible financial services to its customers. Post-acquisition completion, GajiGesa will continue operating under its own brand, as a new business unit under Kredivo Group.
Indonesia says Apple should soon be able to sell iPhone 16s – report
Apple will soon obtain a local content certificate, which is needed for sales of the handset to be permitted.
Malaysia’s telco Axiata says “in talks” with potential new shareholder for fintech arm Boost – report
The deal is still pending regulatory approval, and Axiata is not able to disclose the name of the new investor, group chief executive officer and managing director Vivek Sood said.
SoftBank, Temasek among eFishery investors facing near wipeout – report
None of eFishery’s PondTag sensors that were supposed to help remotely judge water quality and automate fish and shrimp feeders had been deployed. The limited data collection meant fish feed predictions were wrong almost half the time, the document said.
PDD’s Temu partners Atome for flexible payment checkout in Malaysia
This enables Malaysian customers to enjoy interest-free instalment payment options when shopping for a wide range of products on Temu's platform.
