Taking a cue from the Thrasio-model, a bunch of local startups like 10Club, Upscalio, and Mensa, are buying digital brands to become the online version of P&G or Unilever in the country. Q&AFireside Ventures’ Vinay Singh on the trend of Indian startups rolling up online brands4 mins read
China Venture Roundup Volume 43 covers China’s investment activity from June 28 to July 4, 2021. China Venture RoundupChina’s digital yuan—yay or nay? Here’s what it’s like to use it | China Venture Roundup Volume 432 mins read
Binance faces potentially hefty financial penalties in Thailand, and the company’s staff could be jailed. NewsSoutheast Asian countries tighten the screws on Binance, clearing path for CBDCs4 mins read
With the most recent funding, the three-year-old startup has now raised USD 183 million across three rounds. NewsTiger Global leads USD 144 million round in social e-commerce startup DealShare3 mins read
The e-commerce marketplace claims to be the “dominant platform” beyond Indonesia’s metropolises. NewsBukalapak’s shares will begin trading on August 6 in what may be Indonesia’s largest IPO ever2 mins read
Most founders in Singapore agreed that startup life has taken a toll on their mental health. News6 takeaways from Safe Space and ACE’s report on startup founders’ mental health3 mins read
As general AI develops, algorithms will be unshackled from the limitations of labeled data. NewsSenseTime CEO extols power of AI to augment scientific discovery2 mins read
TreeDots was founded on the idea that ugly or unwanted food is just as delicious and nutritious as perfect-looking produce. Q&A5 thoughts from Nicholas Lim, co-founder of TreeDots3 mins read
The policy capping play time for Chinese gamers was announced in November 2019, but implementation has been ineffective. That’s about to change. NewsTencent launches facial recognition function to regulate minors’ time spent gaming2 mins read
Our picks feature firms that have developed services and platforms for different facets of fintech. News6 fintech companies in Southeast Asia to watch out for2 mins read