Elyssa Lopez

According to World Bank estimates, the Philippines has the potential to produce 178 GW from offshore wind projects.

Killing ‘zombie’ projects: Philippines bets big on offshore wind

The Department of Energy is planning to bid out up to 25 GW of capacities in the next decade

Stryv CEO Roy Ang (left) says that under the deal, Sterra will continue operating as a standalone brand with its CEO Chris Lim (right) taking on an advisory role.

Singapore-based Stryv acquires water purifier brand Sterra

Roy Ang believes both companies can hit their goal of achieving an overall nine-figure revenue in 2027

GoTyme took more than two years after its launch in October 2022 before introducing its first lending product, a buy now, pay later service.

Philippines’ digital banks chase profits as regulator ups the stakes

Both GoTyme and Tonik have said they aim to become net profitable in the next year

Shein has been trying to go public in London and the US in the last two years, but its plans have been held back.

Trade woes temper Shein’s profits in 2024 despite revenue climb

Shoppers in the US reportedly slowed down purchasing on the platform after President Trump lifted the ‘de minimis’ rule

While Rabiloo still offers software development services, it’s quickly beefing up its AI capacities.

AI talent war pushes US firms to Asia’s outsourced coders

From Mumbai to Manila, firms have emerged to aid in a wide range of projects, from simple product development to becoming de facto in-house engineering teams

While the government has temporarily suspended access to online gambling platforms via e-wallets and super apps, ads promoting these sites remain visible on social media.

Philippines regulators scroll past online gambling ads on social media

Meta and X still allow online gambling ads, as long as promoters seek authorisation from them

Long dubbed as the region’s “next Indonesia”, the Philippines and Vietnam may finally get the investor attention long enjoyed by their more popular neighbour in 2025.

Philippine, Vietnam investors say ‘shake ‘em off’ to taxes and tariffs in 2025

SOUTH-EAST Asia’s startup scene is bound for a shake-up.

Lim Wai Mun, founder and CEO of Doctor Anywhere, said that he wanted to double down on specialised services, such as aesthetics and fertility-related procedures.

Doctor Anywhere grows revenue 58%, narrows losses in 2023

AFTER years in the red, Doctor Anywhere’s finances are getting closer to the pink of health.

Big Tech bigwigs such as Bill Gates and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg were touted as prime examples of founders who did not need higher education to find success.

F is for fake: investors on why founders cry Ivy League

IN JULY, Tech in Asia broke the story on how Anne Cheng, a Singaporean entrepreneur and artificial intelligence (AI) startup founder, fabricated her doctorate from Stanford University. It marked the f...

Founded by Korawad Chearavanont, Amity Solutions is already planning to list on the local stock exchange by 2025.

Is CP Group scion’s AI startup worth the US$60m it raised?

WHEN Amity Solutions, a Bangkok-based generative artificial intelligence (AI) startup, raised US$60 million last month, it made headlines.