Grab expands menu with Chope acquisition
We look at Grab’s acquisition of restaurant booking platform Chope and layoffs at fintech firm MoneyHero. READ SOURCE...
Startups
Japanese startups haven’t gone global yet, but the ingredients are there
The rise of startups linked to academia, a proliferation of startup events, and a surge in funding all indicate that Japan’s ecosystem is on the rise. READ SOURCE...
SEA companies making waves in the Middle East
Over two dozen tech firms from Southeast Asia have set up shop in the Middle East, which seeks to become a global tech hub. READ SOURCE...
Grab’s acquisition of Trans-cab falls through
Singapore's competition watchdog earlier found that the acquisition would significantly reduce competition in the market. READ SOURCE...
Start-ups like Wiz will have to learn the art of living longer
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Technology sector myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.The turquoise killifish, which splashes around in ephemeral rain pools in southern Africa, is the world record holder among vertebrates for living...
Unicorn Carsome prefers Malaysia over US for future IPO
Listings on Bursa Malaysia have raised US$723 million this year, 43% more than the same period in 2023. READ SOURCE...
Tonik hits a triple on path to profit
We dive into how Tonik Financial tripled its interest income in 2023 and the end of the so-called angel tax on investments in India. READ SOURCE...
With this digibank, withdrawals in sari-sari stores might be the future
In The Checkout this week, we look at how the Philippines’ Uno Digital Bank plans to equip mom and pop shops with digital tools. READ SOURCE...
Start-ups attract chief legal officers in search of a challenge
For senior general counsel, working in-house for a FTSE 100 or Fortune 100 listed company was once seen as the pinnacle of success. But, now, some top lawyers are shunning corporate life and opting for the excitement and challenge of...
Mapping the Middle Eastern investors fueling Asia’s tech firms (Updated)
India emerges as the top choice for investment, outpacing the tech powerhouses of China and Singapore. READ SOURCE...