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Introducing the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub Platform

Taiwan's innovative industries plan continues with opening the Cyber Security and Smart Technology Research and Development Building.

Taiwan ramps up smart technology initiatives

Building a startup easily on the cloud

The APAC region has seen a massive jump in downloads of fintech apps, showing strong support for fintech to grow in the region. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

Asia Pacific shows explosive growth in demand for fintech apps

Insilico is the world's first startup to use AI to speed up drug development (Image by Gerd Altmann/Pixabay)

Asian biotech startup Insilico is disrupting the pharmaceutical industry using Artificial Intelligence

China’s ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing sets the stage for a mega US IPO

China’s ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing sets the stage for a mega US IPO

Vietnam's economy and growth will be predicated on the growth of the digital economy. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)

Vietnam’s economic vitality crucially hinges on digital transformation

Just how will the Tokopedia Gojek merger impact regional Fintechs?

It’s official – Tokopedia Gojek merger heralds the arrival of SEA’s digital services giant

Startups and MSMEs in Indonesia's booming digital economy intending to grow their businesses require funding – can local fintech fill that need?

Startups in Indonesia have grown up, but how crucial a role does fintech play?

The bustling city of Hong Kong explores CBDC as part of its fintech development plans (Photo by ISAAC LAWRENCE / AFP)

CBDCs, fintech footprint boosted in Hong Kong by latest national strategy

A common sight - Filipino youths at internet cafes. Digital Banks meanwhile target the digitized. AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo by JAY DIRECTO / AFP)

Are digital banking entrants in Philippines a catalyst for a digital economy boom?

5 key Buy Now Pay Later players in Asia

“Buy Now, Pay Later” – 5 key convenient payment players in Asia

Why Vietnam is the leading startup hub of Southeast Asia?

Why Vietnam is the leading startup hub of Southeast Asia

Ahead of its near-US$40B merger, here's some facts about Grab's journey from taxi-booking and ride-hailing app in Malaysia, to a Southeast Asian tech juggernaut.

From ride-hailing to fintech – Grab’s journey in the fast lane

The US$18 billion union of Gojek & Tokopedia

The blockbuster US$18 billion union of Gojek and Tokopedia

After smartphones, home appliances & musical instruments, Xiaomi is now taking on the electric car market – and competition is intense

Xiaomi puts down $10bn stake to enter the electric vehicle market

e-commerce payments pioneer Alipay in Shanghai, China

Payment fintechs are powering the e-commerce revolution

Some 44% of female entrepreneurs surveyed told of harassment such as sexual slurs or unwanted physical contact while seeking funding

In the world of startup funding, women entrepreneurs still face an uphill task

Is Asia is leading the fintech revolution in banking?

Is Asia leading the fintech revolution in banking?

For Gojek, one size doesn’t fit all

For Gojek, one size doesn’t fit all