Siew Mung Tan
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Govt budget constraints may limit AI growth potential in Southeast Asia
The funding environment for AI startups may turn more challenging due to cautious investor sentiment.
Malaysia’s ambition to become a digital economy hub still at the halfway mark
The digital adoption rate of SMEs in Malaysia remains low and its e-commerce industry is still in its infancy.
Ekuinas CEO says lower startup valuations to spark M&A frenzy
Ekuinas CEO Syed Yasir said the current market volatility is an opportunity to acquire distressed assets.
Southeast Asia’s realty market braces for short-term instability
The crisis has also unearthed new opportunities for investors eyeing distressed hospitality and retail assets.
Southeast Asia Q1 IPO surge unlikely to sustain amid COVID-19 crisis
Singapore's listing pipeline is likely to be impacted due to over-reliance on the real estate sector.
SEA’s co-working operators fight for survival amid COVID-19 outbreak
The co-working sector is likely to stare at a spate of consolidations as lockdown drags down revenues of companies.
Malaysian drone firm Aerodyne to seize global M&A opportunities amid virus turbulence
The company plans to complete as many as seven mergers and acquisitions over the next two years.
COVID-19 could alter trajectory of ASEAN’s digital economy growth, says World Bank economist
The current crisis demands greater use of digital services over good quality, resilient broadband infrastructure.
People Digest: Malaysia PM named Khazanah chairman; Japan’s GPIF hires CIO
Japan's GPIF has appointed Goldman Sach's Eiji Ueda as its CIO and managing director.
Malaysia’s Moovby puts expansion plans on hold amid COVID-19 crisis
The startup was looking to foray into Thailand and Singapore this year.