Analysis
The rise of Web3: Asia Pacific expected to grow at fastest rate
Editor’s note: In line with the rapid growth and interest in Web3, TechNode Global has introduced the “Web3 Disruptors”, under The Startup Leader of The Year category in the third…
Renewable energy rises to the occasion as oil & gas prices spike
Editor’s note: Kairous Capital, AC Ventures & Solar AI Technologies are participants of Life’s A Pitch! (Renewable energy) on Apr 28. The fact that nine out of 10 countries…
Net zero transition risks to business
As the world embarks on the net-zero transition, businesses face new costs and risks associated with making the switch to a low-carbon or net zero economy. These costs could…
Travel tech firms await ‘revenge traveling’ as Malaysia reopens, but concerns remain
The tourism industry could be one of the most affected sectors globally when COVID-19 pandemic hit starting the end of 2019. The tourism business almost came to a halt as…
Consortiums partnering banks, e-wallets have an upper hand to bag Malaysia digital bank licenses
Editor’s note: MIDF is part of a consortium applied for a digital banking license. Consortiums partnering with banks or financial institutions and e-wallet operators will have an…
FinTech continues to be a hot sector in Southeast Asia after a booming 2021
Editor’s note: AC Ventures, Gobi Partners & HomeCrowd are participants of Life’s A Pitch! (FinTech) on March 24. The next Life's A Pitch! (renewable energy) will be held on…
Malaysia’s drone tech hub ambition: Opportunities & Challenges [Part 2]
Editor’s note: In Part 2, we focus on the challenges faced by drone tech startups, the Malaysia government’s initiatives to support the industry and some suggestions from drone…
Clearer laws, better funding: A startup wishlist for Philippine regulators
TechNode Global’s series on the Philippines delves into why Filipino startups are attracting venture capital (VC) money in droves. In this fourth and final part, TechNode Global…
VCs scout opportunities in MedTech despite higher valuation fueled by pandemic
Editor’s note: Kairous Capital, AC Ventures & StratifiCare are participants of Life’s a Pitch! (MedTech) on Feb 25. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, medical…
Finding a niche in the Philippines’ Iron Triangle
TechNode Global’s series on the Philippines delves into why Filipino startups are attracting venture capital (VC) money in droves. In this third part, we explore how much…
