Silicon Valley: Endgame
Editorial Team
November 19, 2020
By Alvin Mak Alexandre Lazarow discusses the rise of global startup hubs and the evolution of the startup gospel Silicon Valley has been the gold
Ecosystems
The Five Most Important Chinese Challengers to U.S. Giants
Monika Ghosh
November 17, 2020
China’s tech industry has grown rapidly since 2010. These five companies are the face of Chinese tech, and presenting a keen challenge to their U.S.
Is Regulation on the Horizon for OTT Platforms in India?
Sharon Lewis
November 13, 2020
The Indian government’s latest announcement concerning digital and online media platforms brings them under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Could the
Hong Kong Tightens Virtual Asset Regulations
Sharon Lewis
November 10, 2020
Hong Kong is tightening its regulation of virtual assets with a new proposed scheme. The move, spearheaded by the Financial Action Task Force, is directed
The Racial Minority Experience in Hong Kong
November 6, 2020
By Anjali Nihalchand Taking apart the complex threads of race, language, and poverty that persist in Hong Kong. As a member of an ethnic minority
What A Biden Win Means For Startups Around the World
Editorial Team
November 5, 2020
As votes continue to be tallied, the startup ecosystem may be wondering: what does this mean for us? The world is waiting with bated breath
Startup Cockroaches Rule The (New) World
Sharon Lewis
November 3, 2020
The current ask from startups is not growth, but surviving a global economic downturn. Cockroach startups can make that happen. Most people aren’t fans of
Shopify and TikTok Ink New Social Commerce Deal
Sharon Lewis
October 29, 2020
The collaboration between Shopify and TikTok will open up social commerce opportunities for Shopify merchants on TikTok. Social commerce is, for the moment, the favorite
Capturing Innovation Through Corporate Venturing
Janica Bergas
October 28, 2020
Talking corporate venturing and getting the most out of it with two frontrunning experts in the field. Hong Kong: a flourishing startup hub that’s home
Harvard Entrepreneurs That Failed Spectacularly
Monika Ghosh
October 27, 2020
Does Harvard equate to success? These examples of business debacles, fraud, and white-collar crime by ex-Harvard entrepreneurs may prove that college isn’t everything. When thinking
Lazada vs Shopee: Top Players in the Philippines’ Ecommerce Game
Janica Bergas
October 22, 2020
Online shopping in the Philippines is thriving. With over 400 million people in the Southeast Asian region pocketing up to US$100 a day in disposable income, more Filipinos are flocking to the Internet looking for places to burn their hard-earned cash.
What the Omnibus Law Changes for Startups in Indonesia
Sharon Lewis
October 15, 2020
Startups in Indonesia may be faced with an ethical dilemma with the omnibus law For Indonesia, the week gone by was marked by wins for
Unboxing Startup Stimulus Packages
Editorial Team
October 15, 2020
By Daneesh Shahar Governments around the world are funneling money to keep the startup ecosystem alive The novel coronavirus pandemic has quickly become this generation’s
Introduction to the Thai Startup Ecosystem
October 13, 2020
What we can expect from ASEAN’s hidden gem The Thailand startup ecosystem has grown methodically into ASEAN’s hidden gem while attracting moderate notoriety compared to
These Top-Funded APAC Edtech Companies Raised US$2B This Year
Sharon Lewis
October 12, 2020
With rounds ranging from $100 million to $1 billion, here’s a snapshot of 2020’s most well-funded APAC edtech companies This year has been massive for
Onwards and Upwards: APAC Proptech Trends 2020
Sharon Lewis
October 6, 2020
Trends in the APAC proptech industry show promising signs for the future Real-estate is one of the biggest, most valuable industries of the world. The