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Striking while the iron is hot: The Philippine venture scene is heating up and getting hotter
TechNode Global’s series on the Philippines will delve into why Filipino entrepreneurs and founders are attracting venture capital (VC) money in droves. In this second part, we…
November 29, 2021
eSport,eCommerce,Philippines,Gaming,Social Media,Analysis,Digital Transformation
Philippines: Southeast Asia’s next big breakout market?
TechNode Global’s series on the Philippines will delve into why now, after years of depending on income from remittances, Filipino entrepreneurs and founders are attracting…
October 4, 2021
TechNode Global Insider,Malaysia,Analysis
Unicorns-in-the-making: The underrated, untapped, and unknown of Malaysia’s tech ecosystem
So much has been said and written about the vast potential of the Malaysian tech ecosystem--and for all the right reasons. Within ASEAN, Malaysia was one of the first countries to…
September 8, 2021
News,Singapore,SEA,Malaysia,Indonesia,Thailand,Philippines,Analysis,Features
Southeast Asia’s top 50 rising women in tech 2021 [Updated]
Southeast Asia has seen its fair share of unicorns--23 at last count if we include startups that have already gone public like Sea and Razer. A quick scan of these billion-dollar…
September 6, 2021
TechNode Global Insider,eCommerce,Analysis
AC Ventures insights: Emerging e-commerce opportunities in Indonesia
As Indonesia’s largest commerce businesses approach IPO scale and considering the dominance of Shopee, Tokopedia, Bukalapak, and Lazada, there can be few opportunities left in the…
August 26, 2021
SEA,Malaysia,Investments,Analysis,Venture Capital
Political uncertainties in Malaysia seen as ‘short-term risks’, say tech investors
The political uncertainties in Malaysia following the resignation of its Prime Minister are seen as ‘short-term’ risks as the tech industry in the country is expected to continue…
August 20, 2021
Challenges and opportunities as Buy Now, Pay Later shopping gains traction in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur-based Lau Chi Yan, 33, bought an oven online using Grab’s Pay Later services when the ride-hailing and payment firm ran a cash rebate promotion in Malaysia in June.…
August 13, 2021
TechNode Global Insider,eCommerce,Media / Streaming,Analysis,Future of Work
Where are we headed in this brave new world? Here’s a look into BCE (Before COVID Era) and CE (COVID Era)
We are close to 1.5 years into living with COVID-19, reacting to its multiple variants (alpha, beta, gamma, delta). The shifts in and out of lockdown across the world have been,…
July 28, 2021
Singapore,eCommerce,Malaysia,Startup Profiles,Analysis
Tale of the (used car) tape: Putting Carsome and Carro head-to-head
Carsome vs Carro: Who wins Southeast Asia’s used car fight? Carsome’s planned merger with iCarAsia makes it Malaysia’s first unicorn -- just a month after its closest competitor,…
July 26, 2021
TechNode Global Insider,Indonesia,Analysis,Venture Capital
The land of unicorns: The rise of startups in Indonesia
Indonesia is on an upward trajectory: Just last year, Indonesia has cemented its new status as an upper-middle-income nation, based on an income classification report released by…
April 27, 2021