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Why your portfolio is down: The Fed’s hawkish hold explained

The Federal Reserve delivered a sobering message that sent shockwaves through equities, cryptocurrencies, and commodities alike. Chair Jerome Powell and the Federal Open...

Vietnam wants more than factories; it wants the future of tech

Vietnam is courting Big Tech and US capital again; this time in Los Angeles, where officials pitched the country as a safer bet...

20 Southeast Asian AI startups that secured funding milestones in 2025

The Southeast Asian tech ecosystem has witnessed a remarkable transformation in 2025, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) moving from a buzzword to a fundamental...

You’re designing the wrong thing: Why SEA founders should focus on decision environments, not culture decks

There is a particular kind of exhaustion many founders across Southeast Asia recognise but rarely name. You do what the ecosystem tells you to...

“Tesla of two-wheelers” OMOWAY unveils OMO-robot architecture as OMO X enters mass production

Ricky Yu, Head of Product and Global Brand at OMOWAY, presenting Mobility One, the company’s multi-purpose wheeled robot, at the global launch in...

Meilin Wong explains how SEA startups win with credibility, not just visibility

e27 has been nurturing a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs since its inception. Our Contributor Programme offers a platform for sharing unique insights. As...

The first Meta-nation won’t be a country — and it might be built in Southeast Asia

In 2035, a company called Janus Dynamics has no headquarters. Its CEO works from a retrofitted cruise ship in international waters. Its CTO logs...

Value creation: The US$3T private equity blind spot

In private equity, the most dangerous document in the room may be the one everyone applauds. It is called the value creation plan. Every deal...

Talino bets big on fintech plumbing, secures US$7.5M to power cross-border rails

Talino’s President and CEO Winston Damarillo Talino has raised US$7.5 million in a Series A round as it retools itself from a venture studio into what...

Pacific islands walk a ‘delicate tightrope’ as China influence rises – Radio Free Asia

As Beijing has been ramping up influence in the Pacific, island nations in the region have increasingly had to strike a balance existing...

The 2 forces shaping coffee consumption and how Fore Coffee uses them to push for growth

2024 has been a year of remarkable milestones for Fore Coffee, showcasing its steady growth and strategic evolution in the competitive coffee market....

Pakistan’s carbon market: A new opportunity for startups and SMEs

A significant step towards achieving environmental and economic sustainability is Pakistan’s recent decision to implement a carbon market policy. The new Carbon Market...

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