Yimie Yong

Founded just over three years ago, KPay has achieved a remarkable 166 percent revenue CAGR during this period, operating across Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.

GORO's admission into the OJK Regulatory Sandbox is a pivotal step forward, showcasing its business model's compliance with Indonesia's highest regulatory standards. With less than 10 percent of 275 million Indonesians participating in investments, GORO aims to democratize property investment, empowering tens of millions to enter the market.

Meatable, a Dutch cultivated meat technology company dedicated to creating sustainable, real meat without harming animals, announced Tuesday a strategic investment from Betagro Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Thailand-based integrated food company Betagro.

Despite headwinds, Gobi Partners saw three of its portfolio startups exit over the last year, generating $350 million in total value with a 20x return on investment. The companies represent diverse sectors and exit strategies: e-commerce enabler Synagistics’ de-SPAC in Hong Kong, Mize’s acquisition by Korea’s Yanolja and Brite Semiconductor’s IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Dominance of Early-Stage Funding in November 2024 Early-stage funding dominated at 70.5 percent of the total investments, while seed-stage funding contributed 29.5 percent, reflecting a focus on early-stage investments.

Beginning with a pilot program with the Ministry of Digital, this initiative seeks to enhance productivity by having AI assist with tasks like report writing and meeting summarization, freeing up valuable time for public officers to focus on strategic priorities. Gemini for Google Workspace will also facilitate more effective communication and collaboration within the public sector.

The launch of $50 million Techxila Fund II builds on the success of Gobi's first Pakistan-focused venture capital fund, which has invested in 22 startups to date.

In July last year, eFishery announced it has raised $200 million in its Series D funding round. The round was led by Abu Dhabi-based global fund manager 42XFund and backed by Malaysia's largest public sector pension fund, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP), Switzerland-based asset manager responsAbility, early investor multi-stage venture capital firm 500 Global and other new investors, along with existing investors such as Northstar, Temasek, and SoftBank.

As Malaysia prepares to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, this initiative aligns perfectly with our vision to position ASEAN as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, Chang noted.

Vietnam has become a hub for digital nomads and entrepreneurs, thanks to its vibrant culture and affordable living. Here are some of the top co-working spaces in the country that cater to various needs and preferences: