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Going green doesn’t always mean going big: ‘Pay attention to the small- and medium-size players as well’

There’s a huge funding gap in the global green transition, particularly among emerging markets with less ability to tap global capital.

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Angelica Ang

Southeast Asia’s tech sector is in a slump—but one VC sees signs that ‘things will work out quite well here in the long run’

Monk's Hill Ventures' Arun Pai pointed to growing experience among founders, new public-private partnerships, and SEA's global connections.

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Angelica Ang

Are doctors at risk of AI automation? ‘Those who don’t use it will be replaced by those who do’

From fortifying diagnostic accuracy to filling out electronic medical records (EMRs), AI is easing the workload of healthcare professionals worldwide.

21.11.2025 10

Angelica Ang

GLP-1s could end up being ‘the first true longevity drug’ as the world battles a rising obesity crisis

Top scientists from have suggested that GLP-1s could have broader effects than just tackling obesity and diabetes.

21.11.2025 2

Angelica Ang

China is ‘walking the walk’ on climate action leadership say green industry figures

The country is filling a leadership vacuum at a time when U.S. is no longer attending key climate meetings, say UN and business leaders.

20.11.2025 3

Angelica Ang

AI’s power and water consumption is worrying the agriculture sector: ‘Don’t forget that it is also required for us to grow food’

“Don't forget the humans in the equation," warned Gerard Lim, CEO of vertical farm startup Agroz at the Fortune Innovation Forum.

20.11.2025 2

Angelica Ang

Younger customers are venturing back to real-world stores, says AS Watson CEO Malina Ngai: ‘They want to be able to touch the product’

AS Watson, which is nearing its 185th annivesary, has almost 17,000 outlets in 31 markets, including mainland China, Malaysia, Turkey and even...

19.11.2025 2

Angelica Ang

Companies need to take a human-centric approach to AI, experts say, as executives try to shift from experimentation to implementation

“For every dollar that we spend on technology, we should spend three more on people," said Gastón Carrión, Accenture's APAC lead of talent.

18.11.2025 3

Angelica Ang

Visa leans into AI-enabled payments and stablecoins to stay ahead of the game in Asia

One thing missing from current chatbotys is "the ability to make payment via an agent,” said Asia-Pacific president Stephen Karpin.

17.11.2025 10

Angelica Ang

‘A national security problem and a homeland security problem’: The world targets Southeast Asia’s notorious scam centers

The U.S. announced on Thursday that it will start a new "Scam Center Strike Force" to target cybercriminals based in Southeast Asia

16.11.2025 20

Angelica Ang

Sea shares dip by over 8% as profit comes in below analyst expectations

Sea’s operating expenses rose 28% in the past quarter, with its e-commerce arm—Shopee—looking to strengthen its competitive edge over rivals.

12.11.2025 1

Angelica Ang

Asian travel platform Klook is filing for a New York IPO

Klook revealed that it generated $417.1 million in revenue in 2024, a 24% increase. Yet the company isn’t profitable, losing $99.3 million last year.

11.11.2025 10

Angelica Ang

DBS rolls out Gen AI chatbot, as Southeast Asia’s largest bank incorporates AI in its workflow

The bank currently uses AI to handle tasks like fraud detection, algorithmic credit-scoring and employee training.

10.11.2025 3

Angelica Ang

Asian universities turn into tourist destinations as Chinese students look closer to home for higher education

Tourists have long flocked to Western universities, like Oxford or Harvard—but visitors are now adding Asian campuses to their itineraries.

08.11.2025 30

Angelica Ang

Grab CEO Anthony Tan suggests drivers could upscale to ‘new kinds of jobs’ as the firm prepares to launch robubuses next year

"Drivers could be remote safety drivers, data labelers; they could change LiDARs, cameras, and so forth," Tan told analysts during an earnings Q&A.

05.11.2025 4

Angelica Ang

AI empowers criminals to launch ‘customized attacks at scale’—but could also help firms fortify their defenses, say tech industry leaders

Generative AI and more digital connections are opening up new avenues for cyberattacks.

01.11.2025 1

Angelica Ang

Saudi Arabia wants to become a tourist hot spot and is building 300,000 new hotel rooms to get there

“We want travelers to come and experience the Saudi hospitality, enjoy our coffee and food, and learn about Arabian culture,” said H.E. Ahmed Al...

30.10.2025 6

Angelica Ang

Why ASEAN membership matters for Southeast Asia’s smallest economy: It’s a ‘credible signal’ of stability to wary international investors

With oil and gas revenues starting to run dry, Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, needs to explore new options.

30.10.2025 5

Angelica Ang

HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan says global stock exchanges have to work together to stay relevant in a crypto age

"We're entering a stage where exchanges are not really competing with one another, but working together," HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan said.

29.10.2025 2

Angelica Ang

Deaths from air pollution could cost Southeast Asia nearly $600 billion by 2050, says new study

Climate change may be partly to blame.

27.10.2025 10

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Going green doesn’t always mean going big: ‘Pay attention to the small- and medium-size players as well’

Angelica Ang

Southeast Asia’s tech sector is in a slump—but one VC sees signs that ‘things will work out quite well here in the long run’

Angelica Ang

Are doctors at risk of AI automation? ‘Those who don’t use it will be replaced by those who do’

Angelica Ang

GLP-1s could end up being ‘the first true longevity drug’ as the world battles a rising obesity crisis

Angelica Ang

China is ‘walking the walk’ on climate action leadership say green industry figures

Angelica Ang

AI’s power and water consumption is worrying the agriculture sector: ‘Don’t forget that it is also required for us to grow food’

Angelica Ang

Younger customers are venturing back to real-world stores, says AS Watson CEO Malina Ngai: ‘They want to be able to touch the product’

Angelica Ang

Companies need to take a human-centric approach to AI, experts say, as executives try to shift from experimentation to implementation

Angelica Ang

Visa leans into AI-enabled payments and stablecoins to stay ahead of the game in Asia

Angelica Ang

‘A national security problem and a homeland security problem’: The world targets Southeast Asia’s notorious scam centers

Angelica Ang

Sea shares dip by over 8% as profit comes in below analyst expectations

Angelica Ang

Asian travel platform Klook is filing for a New York IPO

Angelica Ang

DBS rolls out Gen AI chatbot, as Southeast Asia’s largest bank incorporates AI in its workflow

Angelica Ang

Asian universities turn into tourist destinations as Chinese students look closer to home for higher education

Angelica Ang

Grab CEO Anthony Tan suggests drivers could upscale to ‘new kinds of jobs’ as the firm prepares to launch robubuses next year

Angelica Ang

AI empowers criminals to launch ‘customized attacks at scale’—but could also help firms fortify their defenses, say tech industry leaders

Angelica Ang

Saudi Arabia wants to become a tourist hot spot and is building 300,000 new hotel rooms to get there

Angelica Ang

Why ASEAN membership matters for Southeast Asia’s smallest economy: It’s a ‘credible signal’ of stability to wary international investors

Angelica Ang

HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan says global stock exchanges have to work together to stay relevant in a crypto age

Angelica Ang

Deaths from air pollution could cost Southeast Asia nearly $600 billion by 2050, says new study

Angelica Ang