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TechNode Global’s Top 10 most-read news articles in 2022

It’s the time of the year again as we take a look back at what had happened in 2022 in the tech and startup scene, before ushering into 2023.

Web3 sparks fundamental shift in how content is created & monetized, says BIGO Technology top executive

In the interview, Ong also shared how Web3 technologies are shared BIGO’s vision of the metaverse, some of the key trends and developments that will shape the social media and livestreaming industry in 2022 and beyond, among others.

Southeast Asia’s superapp Grab to implement cost cuts, cites uncertain macroeconomic situation – report

Tan said the company has been cautious with how it has spent money over the past two years, streamlining some businesses, tapering down incentives as well as slowing down hiring. These measures had helped Grab get closer to its profitability goals

Malaysia’s Wellous to list on NASDAQ in merger with Malaysia-based SPAC Kairous Acquisition

Founded in 2016, Wellous is a health food and nutrition company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes trusted and beneficial health and wellness products. The company said it offers only the best of nature, the most precious ingredients from a wide sourcing network. Based in Malaysia, Wellous’s products and services are distributed through…

Inflation is impacting digital spending in Southeast Asia, Blackbox-ADNA survey shows

The pandemic, rising cost of living, energy crisis, geopolitical unrest, and the climate crisis have all taken a toll on consumers, and with people moving from crisis to crisis in recent years, interesting shifts in consumer shopping behaviors have been observed in Southeast Asia (SEA).

Singapore’s talent recruitment firm Glints lays off staff, founder says ‘truly sorry’

Glints' announcement also came after Singapore-based recommerce platform Carousell said it is laying off 10 percent of its total headcount last week.

Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast files for US IPO

VinFast intends to list its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “VFS”.

Singapore’s Carousell Group cuts 10% of total headcount, Co-Founder says ‘deeply sorry’

Quek announced several initiatives and arrangements for the impacted regular employees which include monetary compensation, tools for job search, extended medical benefits and insurance coverage, among others.