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ORIGIN Conference Explores the Future of Southeast Asia’s Tech Landscape at BEYOND Expo 2023

ORIGIN Conference, a Southeast Asia-focused content track at BEYOND, is an exclusive event that brings together industry leaders, investors, and innovators to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of Southeast Asia's technology ecosystem. ORIGIN will feature an exciting lineup of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and showcases, providing valuable…

Singapore’s agritech firm Archisen eyes expansion to cities in APAC & Middle East while expanding capacity at home market [Q&A]

In just a short span of six years, Archisen’s 7,000 sq ft farm has grown to account for the production of about 1 percent of leafy vegetables grown locally by producing up to 100 tonnes of vegetables a year.

Malaysia secures $38.4B worth of investment commitments from China, PM Anwar says

Other MOUs sealed were between Digital Way Group Sdn Bhd, China Silk Road Group Ltd and China Kairous Capital to jointly establish a Malaysia-China digital and development fund in China and Malaysia.

Vemanti partners Finastra to build SME-focused neobank in Southeast Asia

United States-based fintech firm Vemanti Group has chosen United Kingdom-based financial software company Finastra to help build Southeast Asia’s first small and medium-sized enterprise-focused neobank.

True Digital Park’s Startup Booster Program aims to have 100 qualified startups come through its program [Q&A]

Currently there are around 1,000 Thai startups with the VC landscape in Thailand being dominated by corporate venture capitals (CVCs). Surprisingly during the height of the covid-19 pandemic three unicorn startups have emerged from Thailand being Bitkub, Ascend and Flash Express.

BEYOND Expo Back in Macao for 2023 to See “Technology Redefined” in one of Asia’s Biggest Tech Events

Now on its third edition, BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) returns to its real-world conference format in Macao from May 10 to 12, 2023. The live-streamed and in-person conference format will provide exhibitors and attendees with more direct access to media channels and networking opportunities than ever before through the…

Third edition of ‘Singapore 100 Women in Tech’ list continues to celebrate women’s success in tech sector [Q&A]

In the interview, Tan also shared how can gender equality bring about a more inspired, productive, and innovative workforce. She also explained the reasons why SCS and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) would want to promote gender diversity and build a more inclusive and equal society.

Sea’s revenue rises 25.1% year-on-year to $12.4B in 2022

Sea Limited, Singapore-based e-commerce giant, said Tuesday that its revenue rose 25.1 percent year on year to $12.4 billion in 2022, underpinned by e-commerce growth.

Grab retires $600M in 2026 debt with extra cash – report

The Singapore-based ride-hailing and delivery company completed the transaction last week, bringing its debt under an outstanding term loan to $517 million, down from the previous balance of $1.117 billion. Grab also has about $200 million in other bank debt.

Southeast Asian banks well-placed against FinTech disruptors after successful digital transformation, says Moody’s

Banks in Southeast Asia have made significant progress on their digital transformation journey, and incumbents that are willing to invest in technology are well placed to compete with fintechs, Moodys's said Thursday.