Dylan Loh
Stories by Dylan Loh
Line-backed iPrice pitches shopping to likes of Grab and Gojek
The comparison shopping startup is promising 'real' income right now to ASEAN unicorns.
Asia’s pension systems forced to cut back under COVID pressures
The crisis has only heightened financial pressures for retirees and the strain on public resources.
SE Asia faces wide AI funding gap as Vietnam, Philippines lag behind
Manufacturing, retail and hospitality would benefit the most from the growth of AI in SE Asia.
Singapore exchange looks beyond listings to counter Hong Kong threat
SGX is focusing on business segments like fixed income, currencies and commodities.
Coronavirus pandemic fuels Asia e-commerce boom
Government-enforced lockdowns have also provided an unexpected boost for niche e-commerce platforms.
Singapore tops up startup funding scheme to boost tech investments amid virus crisis
The new money builds on SG$300 million already earmarked for the same scheme in February.
Southeast Asian startups tighten purse-strings as coronavirus hits revenue
Many startups are scrambling to cut costs - slicing payrolls and the wages of those still on the job.
App makers cash in on the rise of mobile dating in Southeast Asia
Indonesia and Malaysia lead surge in spending on matchmaking platforms.
Tech startups line up for digital banking licences in Singapore
Apart from ride-hailer Grab and telecoms giant Singtel, other likely contenders are FOMO Pay, MatchMove, Funding Societies, MaxFinx, Xfers and oCap.
Asia could overtake US as world’s venture capital powerhouse
Asia-focused VC funds had $323 billion AUM at the end of last year, fast closing the gap with N America-centric funds which had $397 billion.
