This Week's Briefings

Southeast Asian Tech Industry: QBO Launches ‘Step Juan’, LG Energy Withdraws EV Project, HealthMetrics Expands Operations, XL and Smartfren Merger Approved

In recent developments in the Southeast Asian tech industry, QBO, a Philippines-based innovation hub, has launched ‘Step Juan’, a program aimed at fostering technopreneurship among the Filipino youth (source). The initiative comes at a time when the region is witnessing an upsurge in tech-related startups, reflecting a broader trend of digital transformation and the growing […]


Dutycast Secures GTR Ventures Funding for AI Trade Compliance; Xendit Launches VC Database; Samsung Earphones on Sale; Indonesia’s Crypto Market Evolves

In recent financial and economic developments, AI trade compliance startup Dutycast has landed strategic funding from GTR Ventures. The move marks a significant leap for AI integration in the realm of trade compliance, potentially leading to more efficient and accurate operations. The funding details, however, remain undisclosed at the time of reporting. The source of […]