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The guidelines aim to reduce the likelihood of scandals and help firms prepare for exits.

Southeast Asian VCs move to set startup governance standards

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"Original research thrives on curiosity and drive", Cheng explained.

[Tuning in] Physicist Yangyang Cheng on not to define things with 'success' and 'failure'

[Tuning in] Physicist Yangyang Cheng on not to define things with &#8216;success&#8217; and &#8216;failure&#8217;

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Julianna Wu

Singapore startups should experiment in India, VC says

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

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Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

In the next 18 to 24 months, ProfitBoard Ventures plans to invest in 100 startups across India and Southeast Asia through its USD 100 million fund.

Singapore startups should 'experiment' in India: Q&amp;A with ProfitBoard Ventures managing partner

Singapore startups should &#8216;experiment&#8217; in India: Q&amp;A with ProfitBoard Ventures managing partner

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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Carousell launched a dedicated home services page in Singapore to make it easier for users to search for popular services.

Our goal is to become the e-commerce leader in this region: Q&amp;A with Carousell's Chee Soon Ng

Our goal is to become the e-commerce leader in this region: Q&amp;A with Carousell&#8217;s Chee Soon Ng

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Ursula Florene

Live events to be back by 2021, says Web Summit founder

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

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Cosgrave recently announced the expansion of Web Summit to Latin America with an in-person event to be held in Brazil in 2022.

Live events will be back, with or without a vaccine, by end of 2021: Q&A with Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit

Live events will be back, with or without a vaccine, by end of 2021: Q&#038;A with Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit

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Simone Martin

Su Wai Phyo unpacks the meaning of being a travel blogger and how she shatters the blogger stigma.

[Tuning In] Travel blogger Su Wai Phyo on how travel has transformed her life

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Stephanie Li

The young physicist shares her opinion on what it takes to be a scientific researcher.

[Tuning in] Physicist Yangyang Cheng on the pursuit of pureness in science

Telling stories of ordinary people from all walks of life through film has always been their dream, and they managed to turn it into a reality.

[Tuning In] Michael Raimondo of Green Renaissance on inspiring change through film

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Joanna Ng

E-payment to have more market share than Visa and Mastercard

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Fintech

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

As more streamlined payment methods emerge in the region, better digital payment services will be developed, Aung Kyaw Moe says.

'E-payment solutions might have more market share than Visa and MasterCard': Q&amp;A with 2C2P founder Aung Kyaw Moe

&#8216;E-payment solutions might have more market share than Visa and MasterCard&#8217;: Q&amp;A with 2C2P founder Aung Kyaw Moe

How GoToko leverages Gojek's ecosystem to support warungs

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

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GoToko is the latest of a long list of services for MSMEs introduced by Gojek.

How GoToko leverages Gojek's ecosystem to streamline Indonesian neighborhood shops: Q&A with GoToko CEO

How GoToko leverages Gojek&#8217;s ecosystem to streamline Indonesian neighborhood shops: Q&#038;A with GoToko CEO

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[Tuning in] Physicist Yangyang Cheng on not to define things with ‘success’ and ‘failure’