Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is one of the most rapidly digitalizing regions in the world, with 70% of the region’s population online in 2020, according to the report.

Two startups in Indonesia make testing for COVID-19 easier than before.

With the latest acquisition, AirAsia is set to “turbocharge” its ambition to become “a leading ASEAN challenger super app,” said the group CEO.

SiCepat recently tapped into the EV industry by forming a joint venture with NFC Indonesia. The JV has acquired an electric motorcycle maker based in central Java.

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Taking samples using Nalagenetics’ Quickspit and Nusantics’ Bio Saliva is more convenient, making these new test kits suitable for children and the elderly.

By opening brick-and-mortar stores, JD.id may be differentiating itself from e-commerce rivals like Tokopedia and Shopee.

These Southeast Asian startups that KrASIA highlighted in the first half of 2021 have one thing in common: they each identified a relatively unexplored area and built their business around it.