Indonesia’s trial of ex-education minister & Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim is evolving into a broader test of policy risk.
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By offering leaner and more flexible architecture, Oracle aims to help startups navigate the scaling journey and avoid common traps that hinder long-term growth. #partnershipcontenttechinasia.com/oracle-helpin…
As global powers compete for influence in Southeast Asia, one question matters more than ever: How can the region protect its strategic autonomy without shutting out global capital?
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The AI industry's biggest bottleneck may not be chips—it's energy.
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is a reminder that energy security is now AI infrastructure.
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AI trading agents promise faster and smarter crypto markets—but they may also introduce a new systemic risk.
As more trading decisions become automated, the biggest vulnerability may no longer be market manipulation through capital.
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AI is poised to unlock a massive opportunity in private banking by making personalized wealth advice scalable beyond ultra-high-net-worth clients.
But our latest analysis shows that technology isn't the biggest obstacle—trust is.
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Granite Asia has backed early winners like Alibaba, Xiaomi, and Grab. Now, it's doubling down on AI.
As AI adoption accelerates, Granite believes valuation should ultimately follow real customer adoption—not hype.
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Singapore is recreating Block71 for the AI era with Kampong AI and a new AI visa.
But founders say the real bottleneck isn't attracting elite researchers.
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Building AI in Southeast Asia? Know which rules are optional—and which can cost millions.
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Startup funding may still be sluggish, but VCs are continuing to raise fresh capital.
One trend stands out: AI remains the hottest sector, leading all single-sector funds raised since 2025.
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Cursor is making a big bet on Asia.
The AI coding startup plans to hire 200 people across APAC as it expands its enterprise business in markets.
The race to become the default AI coding platform for enterprises is heating up.
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Droom is raising up to US$50M ahead of a planned 2027 IPO.
Valuation: US$430M (down from US$1.2B in 2021). Says it'll turn profitable this fiscal year. However, investors remain cautious over valuation, burn, and execution history.
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