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Privacy, Personal Information and Protection in Asia’s Biggest Internet Economies

Privacy, Personal Information and Protection in Asia’s Biggest Internet Economies

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Understanding the laws backing data and privacy protection for 1.8 billion Asian users The Internet is big business in Asia. Home to four of the world’s five most populous countries, the region is a robust market of people who are yet to join the Internet and start building their digital footprint. Accounting for over 50% of […]

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Understanding the laws backing data and privacy protection for 1.8 billion Asian users The Internet is big business in Asia. Home to four of the world’s five most populous countries, the region is a robust market of people who are yet to join the Internet and start building their digital footprint. Accounting for over 50% of

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Co-living in Asia-Pacific: Worthy of the Hype?

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As one founder puts it, “we are moving towards a combination of real estate, communities, and digital experiences.” In the sharing economy, the idea of paying guests sharing living space with “roommates” has received a Millennial makeover. It is now called ‘co-living’, and it involves a lot more than split bills. The entire Asia Pacific

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As one founder puts it, “we are moving towards a combination of real estate, communities, and digital experiences.” In the sharing economy, the idea of paying guests sharing living space with “roommates” has received a Millennial makeover. It is now called ‘co-living’, and it involves a lot more than split bills. The entire Asia Pacific

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No Country for Netflix

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OTT video on-demand in Southeast Asia is dominated by regional players.  The over-the-top (OTT) video streaming industry has been booming ever since Netflix burst into the scene, completely transforming how viewers worldwide get their daily dose of drama. It’s referred to as over-the-top because it represents a way for content creators to reach users directly

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OTT video on-demand in Southeast Asia is dominated by regional players.  The over-the-top (OTT) video streaming industry has been booming ever since Netflix burst into the scene, completely transforming how viewers worldwide get their daily dose of drama. It’s referred to as over-the-top because it represents a way for content creators to reach users directly

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Electrifying China’s Roads

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By Alvin Mak The Chinese electric vehicles industry is driving toward a more environmentally-friendly world. Though oil might still dominate the world, such change has been enacted in the past decade that few can disagree with the prediction that soon enough, motor vehicles will exclusively be powered by electricity.  The environmental consequences of our heavy

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By Alvin Mak The Chinese electric vehicles industry is driving toward a more environmentally-friendly world. Though oil might still dominate the world, such change has been enacted in the past decade that few can disagree with the prediction that soon enough, motor vehicles will exclusively be powered by electricity.  The environmental consequences of our heavy

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Ecommerce in Thailand: 4 Key Players

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By Alvin Mak Here’s how these ecommerce companies are shifting Thailand’s online shopping ecosystem. With a population of almost 70 million people, Thailand’s retail industry is undoubtedly key to much of its population’s shopping needs.  However, with the continued popularity of online shopping and companies such as Amazon, Thailand is looking to further tap into

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By Alvin Mak Here’s how these ecommerce companies are shifting Thailand’s online shopping ecosystem. With a population of almost 70 million people, Thailand’s retail industry is undoubtedly key to much of its population’s shopping needs.  However, with the continued popularity of online shopping and companies such as Amazon, Thailand is looking to further tap into

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Delisting: What Now?

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By Alvin Mak What would happen to Chinese stocks if they are forced to delist from American stock markets?  Last month, the United States Senate signed a bill that would increase regulation on Chinese companies listed on American exchanges. Listed companies will be required to prove that “they are not owned or controlled by a

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By Alvin Mak What would happen to Chinese stocks if they are forced to delist from American stock markets?  Last month, the United States Senate signed a bill that would increase regulation on Chinese companies listed on American exchanges. Listed companies will be required to prove that “they are not owned or controlled by a

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Hollywood Investors: A Legacy Far Beyond Film

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By Alvin Mak The past and present of Hollywood’s place in entrepreneurship  The past Few people think of legendary actor Paul Newman when they crack open a jar of Newman’s Own pasta sauce, when in fact, the well established non-profit F&B provider was founded by the Hollywood star in 1982.  Newman was the trailblazer for

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By Alvin Mak The past and present of Hollywood’s place in entrepreneurship  The past Few people think of legendary actor Paul Newman when they crack open a jar of Newman’s Own pasta sauce, when in fact, the well established non-profit F&B provider was founded by the Hollywood star in 1982.  Newman was the trailblazer for

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4 Vietnamese Fintech Startups to Watch

4 Vietnamese Fintech Startups to Watch

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Vietnam’s fintech innovators are trailblazing the future of digital microtransactions. After moving up 13 places in the rankings for the world’s best startup ecosystems, investors are beginning to turn their eyes toward Vietnam’s rich offering of tech startups.  In particular, fintech businesses have gained substantial traction over the past few years. With the second highest number of fintech

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Vietnam’s fintech innovators are trailblazing the future of digital microtransactions. After moving up 13 places in the rankings for the world’s best startup ecosystems, investors are beginning to turn their eyes toward Vietnam’s rich offering of tech startups.  In particular, fintech businesses have gained substantial traction over the past few years. With the second highest number of fintech

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Search Engine

The Search Engine Space is Set for a Third Wave

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With consumer trust shaken, new search engines are rising to tackle the giants While Google now dominates much of our daily Internet explorations through searches and targeted ads, some will remember early entrants in the search engine space. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Yahoo, AltaVista, and Excite were competing for users. But soon

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With consumer trust shaken, new search engines are rising to tackle the giants While Google now dominates much of our daily Internet explorations through searches and targeted ads, some will remember early entrants in the search engine space. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Yahoo, AltaVista, and Excite were competing for users. But soon

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planned obsolescence fast fashion

Planned Obsolescence, and Other Open Secrets of the Fashion Industry

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Murky fast fashion ‘trends’ like planned obsolescence point to questionable practices within the industry Today’s fashion industry is both high velocity and high waste, characterized by practices used for the sole purpose of driving the bottom line. Vogue’s poor workplace practices that led to its chief Anna Wintour publicly apologizing for racism within the company,

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Murky fast fashion ‘trends’ like planned obsolescence point to questionable practices within the industry Today’s fashion industry is both high velocity and high waste, characterized by practices used for the sole purpose of driving the bottom line. Vogue’s poor workplace practices that led to its chief Anna Wintour publicly apologizing for racism within the company,

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MENA

The Lowdown on the MENA Tech Ecosystem

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By Philip Bahoshy Maturity and a mindset shift are transforming the region’s startup ecosystem It has been fascinating being part of and tracking the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem over the last four years. As we move into the new decade, the landscape has changed at such an accelerated pace that it’s

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By Philip Bahoshy Maturity and a mindset shift are transforming the region’s startup ecosystem It has been fascinating being part of and tracking the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem over the last four years. As we move into the new decade, the landscape has changed at such an accelerated pace that it’s

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From Spotlighted to Scamming? The Unravelling of WorkTech

From Spotlighted to Scamming? The Unravelling of WorkTech

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For a few months in late 2019 and early 2020, it seemed like Michael Wong was everywhere. Wong–the Founder and Chairman of WorkTech–was rubbing elbows with all the business glitterati, including Singapore’s Raffles Family Office, Hang Seng University, acclaimed venture capital firm Click Ventures, and other notable players in Hong Kong’s innovation space.

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For a few months in late 2019 and early 2020, it seemed like Michael Wong was everywhere. Wong–the Founder and Chairman of WorkTech–was rubbing elbows with all the business glitterati, including Singapore’s Raffles Family Office, Hang Seng University, acclaimed venture capital firm Click Ventures, and other notable players in Hong Kong’s innovation space.

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Experiential Travel

What is ‘Experiential Travel’?

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Experiential travel is bringing unprecedented changes in the travel industry In the past couple of decades, travel trends have been revolutionized by the evolving priorities of vacationers. An increasing number of tourists are choosing to bid adieu to ‘traditional’ sightseeing, which often takes the form of days spent hopping on and off buses to pose

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Experiential travel is bringing unprecedented changes in the travel industry In the past couple of decades, travel trends have been revolutionized by the evolving priorities of vacationers. An increasing number of tourists are choosing to bid adieu to ‘traditional’ sightseeing, which often takes the form of days spent hopping on and off buses to pose

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Family offices

Knowledge, Network and Navigation: Why Family Offices Make Great Investors

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Asian family offices can provide unique resources to the startups they invest in As more high net worth individuals (HNIs) are added to the world, their family businesses have been becoming increasingly visible in the funding space. While these businesses focus on building wealth, investments offer them an avenue to put their wealth to work.

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Asian family offices can provide unique resources to the startups they invest in As more high net worth individuals (HNIs) are added to the world, their family businesses have been becoming increasingly visible in the funding space. While these businesses focus on building wealth, investments offer them an avenue to put their wealth to work.

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Korean Startup

An Introduction to the Korean Startup Ecosystem

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By Steve Cervantez A thriving startup hub that’s coming into its own Korea’s startup ecosystem is showing the world that it is no longer solely a conglomerated economy, where a few global luminaries dominate the scene. The country has 11 unicorns and counting, ranking fifth globally behind the U.S., China, the United Kingdom, and India.

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By Steve Cervantez A thriving startup hub that’s coming into its own Korea’s startup ecosystem is showing the world that it is no longer solely a conglomerated economy, where a few global luminaries dominate the scene. The country has 11 unicorns and counting, ranking fifth globally behind the U.S., China, the United Kingdom, and India.

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cloud kitchen

‘Hangry’ For More: Starting Up In The Indonesian Cloud Kitchen Market

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Despite the presence of major food delivery players, cloud kitchen startup Hangry is fishing for a foothold in the market As more hungry customers tap into food delivery options on their mobile phones, the bullish online food delivery market is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, the entire food delivery segment in Southeast

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Despite the presence of major food delivery players, cloud kitchen startup Hangry is fishing for a foothold in the market As more hungry customers tap into food delivery options on their mobile phones, the bullish online food delivery market is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, the entire food delivery segment in Southeast

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