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In November, early-stage funding dominated at 70.5 percent of the total investments, while seed-stage funding contributed 29.5 percent, reflecting a focus on early-stage investments.

Explore the defining tech stories of 2024 in the Asia-Pacific region, as TNGlobal highlights groundbreaking advancements in AI, notable startup funding, sustainability initiatives, and corporate realignments. Discover how these developments are shaping the future of technology and innovation, positioning the region as a global leader in progress and…

CGS International said Tuesday that the potential trade and industry policy changes under newly elected US President Trump, headwinds from Malaysian Ringgit’s strengthening against the US dollar, as well as muted demand recovery for consumer electronics, could lead to downside risks to Malaysia's technology sector earnings.

By addressing challenges in infrastructure, gender equity, energy consumption, trust, and capabilities, the industry could be poised for a significant leap forward and is well positioned to determine the future of Al’s legacy.

Favorable regulations, local brands and penetration of Chinese carmakers will drive electric vehicle (EV) sales higher in ASEAN, Maybank Investment Bank said Thursday.

“We identify Malaysia and Indonesia as prime beneficiaries of the spur in data center investment due to their location advantage, which makes them the ideal gateway for international connectivity,” the strategy note wrote.

Business leaders are always looking into their crystal balls to predict the next big trend as office workers continue to adjust to newer ways of working, following the rise of hybrid models. It’s not enough to just have an opinion on what the future will look like. Thus, we conducted a comprehensive analysis to identify key macro trends influencing the…

“We see promising secular growth opportunities in India and ASEAN, riding on the structural tailwinds from strong foreign and domestic private investments, young demographics, the technology boom, and green transformation," James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India, Global Private Banking and Wealth, HSBC said.

Considering Indonesia's geographical conditions and limited internet access, traditional offline sales channels still dominate the #retail landscape. Connected commerce offers #SMEs a new alternative to expand exposure, boost awareness, gain market access, and distribute goods. #ConnectedCommerce allows a brand to accommodate diverse consumers within…

To drive the global fintech industry in the #Web3 era, there is a pressing need to foster a more timely and synergistic dialogue between policymakers, technologists, and financial service experts — three industry stakeholders that have historically operated in siloes. For instance, in Southeast Asia, less than half of industry leaders believe regulators…