500 Startups Investments in Japan & South Korea
Founded in 2010 by Christine Tsai and Dave McClure, 500 Startups is one of the largest venture capital seed fund and seed accelerator firm in the world, with investments made in more than 1,300 tech…
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Malaysia – Uncertain politics shroud vibrant tech eco-system
Summary Venture capitalists and other tech investors have been bypassing Malaysia in favour of Singapore and Indonesia, but the country remains Southeast Asia’s third largest market for start-ups as measured by deal numbers and value….
123RF Stock Photo Company from Asia
123RF is a royalty-free digital media library that offers a wide variety of budget-friendly commercial and editorial images, video footage, audio clips and illustrations. From its humble beginnings in 2005, 123RF now ranks as the…
Should Companies Move Their Headquarters to Singapore?
Singapore has always been an attractive location for multinational companies to set up their regional headquarters. In recent years, a vibrant startup ecosystem is also growing in Singapore, placing it to be among the top…
Uber vs. Didi: The Chase to Dominate China’s Ridesharing Market
It is not a secret that the rivalry between Didi Chuxing and Uber, the two biggest mobile transportation and ridesharing service companies in China have been intensifying since 2015. As both companies push for dominance…
The Tide: Supporting the Philippines Startup Ecosystem
Doing business and attempting a startup in the Philippines can be a huge challenge because of the underdeveloped infrastructure in the country. After speaking with many startup founders, it was clear that one of the…
E-commerce in Indonesia: what makes it so successful
Indonesia ranks number 4 worldwide in terms of population; right behind China, India and United States, and has more than 250 million people spread across the archipelago. The country is currently deemed as the most…
Online Bus Tickets in Malaysia
Malaysia is not a very large country geographically, nonetheless, her 30 million people live in population centers that are somewhat far from each other. Malaysia is 46th in the world for car ownership with only…
Overview of Thailand Startup Scene
While Thailand might not be described as the hottest startup ecosystem, the country has seen tremendous growth over the last couple of year both in terms of investment and successful startups. Companies like Eko and…
5 Things to Know Before Building Asian Business Relationships
In the US, there are acceptable ways of acting that we often don’t give a second thought. It’s natural to share your achievements and successes, it’s often expected that you insert your opinion and perspectives,…