Malaysia’s Carsome: 2025 will set the stage for the next decade of growth

As the year of 2024 comes to an end, we sought insights from prominent figures across the Southeast Asian tech landscape. These leaders reflected on their triumphs throughout the year, sharing valuable perspectives on their achievements and the challenges they overcame. Furthermore, they unveiled their ambitious aspirations, meticulously outlined their strategic plans for 2025, and offered…

[Year in review] Southeast Asia’s Top 10 tech news in 2024

It’s time again to look back at what happened in the tech industry in 2024. Some may hail the year 2024 as a “funding winter” for tech startups in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia faced a challenging year in 2024, marked by a significant contraction in funding, amid a weak global economy. According to Tracxn's report, the region's tech ecosystem experienced a steep decline in financial…

ANUA Enters Ulta Beauty, Largest Beauty Chain in the US – “Advancing as a Global Beauty Brand”

First K-beauty brand to enter all ULTA Beauty stores through a direct partnership starting from February next year Flagship Heartleaf and Rice lines to debut, accompanied by special gift-with-purchase promotions across online and offline channels SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global brand incubator The Founders (Co-CEOs Lee Sunhyung, Lee Changjoo)'s global beauty brand ANUA…

From Poverty to Prosperity

BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China Report ASEAN: "3,000 yuan per month," proclaimed Abdulaziz Mehmet, a Uygur worker at Dena Shoes Factory in Kargilik County of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Why is it noteworthy? Bangkok's minimum wage in 2024 is US$327.65, while Jakarta is US$332.92. Mehmet is earning significantly more than what he would get in either of the…

India’s Thriving Tech Hub Fuels Kimberly-Clark’s Digital Transformation

Kimberly-Clark Expanding Investments in India BENGALURU, India, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark, a global leader in essential personal and family care products, continues to increase its commitment to India through its Global Digital Technology Center (GDTC) in Bengaluru. Kimberly-Clark's Digital Technology global leadership team and India GDTC team in Bengaluru…

BEYOND Expo 2025 Launches BEYOND BGlobal Network to Propel Asian Companies into the Global Market

MACAU, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BEYOND Expo, Asia's largest technology and innovation ecosystem expo, proudly celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2025 with the official launch of the BEYOND BGlobal Network. Designed to meet the growing demand for Asian companies to expand internationally, this groundbreaking initiative offers businesses year-round support, access to strategic networks, and…

Step Into 2025 with Fresh Air: QNET’s HomePure Zayn Sets the Standard for Clean, Healthy Living

HONG KONG, Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With air pollution posing a growing global health threat, QNET's HomePure Zayn remains a household staple, delivering pure, revitalised indoor air. As we enter 2025, HomePure Zayn is more essential than ever, trusted by families worldwide to protect their homes from pollutants and ensure a healthier, cleaner living environment. QNET’s HomePure…

APR Corp. Targets Global Beauty Market Share Expansion with Participation in CES for Two Consecutive Years

"Innovative K-Beauty Tech Captivating America and the Globe" Following a successful debut at CES 2024, APR Corp. will participate in CES 2025 with an even larger scale to target global beauty market share expansion Introduces future beauty tech through its cosmetics and second-generation MEDICUBE AGE-R beauty device lineup Anticipates securing new partners such as overseas buyers, enhancing…