Tech in Asia

‘Not how humans act’: How agentic AI is changing cyberattacks

The only viable defence is to fight fire with fire

MoMo's scale is undeniable, processing 5.5 billion transactions in Q1 2025 and hitting profitability in 2024.

Vietnam’s fintech sector enters a post-MoMo reality

The country has close to one million active enterprises, the vast majority of them SMEs

In Singapore, GlobalTix partners with attractions such as Mandai Wildlife Reserve and Universal Studios.

Singapore’s GlobalTix ups revenue by 10% in FY25 as Apac push mounts

The company provides tour operators with a cloud-based system for inventory management, pricing, and digital ticket issuance

Joseph Simbar (left), co-founder and CEO of Mimin, says entering China is difficult due to the language barrier, cultural differences, and strict regulations.

Indonesian startups chasing growth test waters in the Gulf

Startup funding in Indonesia has been on a decline since 2021

Founded in Singapore in 2016, Ijooz’s machines have been deployed to 32 countries worldwide.

Ijooz squeezes US$2.5 million in net profit in FY 2024

The company aims to list on a US stock exchange by 2027

Exchanges are important in the crypto financial system because they allow customers to set up accounts, store funds, and make payments – analogous to traditional banks.

Crypto giants moved billions in illegal funds despite crackdown

Regulators and law enforcement have tried to push crypto exchanges to implement anti-money laundering safeguards

Jensen Wu (above), co-founder and CEO of Topview, said he company is making positive gross profit margins on every user.

Latest AI app swaps influencers for avatars – and brands want in

Topview is one of a few up-and-coming platforms focused on AI-generated videos

Jeffrey Seah (centre) has sat on Hepmil’s board of directors as vice-chairman since 2017.

Angels to pocket over 20 times returns from sale of Singapore’s Hepmil

The Singapore media company is not a stranger to the M&A road

Ohmyhome is searching for a new chief financial officer to fill the vacancy left by Rhonda Wong’s resignation.

Ohmyhome co-founder Rhonda Wong resigns as CEO at Nasdaq-listed proptech

Company says resignation not due to disagreements over operations or company policies

CEO Aaron Tan says that Carro will look at a possible initial public offering after the company reaches earnings (Ebitda) of US$100 million.

Carro heads Down Under. Is an IPO on the horizon?

The Singapore-based company is currently hoping to close 2025 with US$80 million in Ebitda