Miguel Cordon

Miguel works primarily on breaking news out of Asia, writing and editing developments in the region’s tech scene. He also keeps eyes on financials and startups with fresh and innovative offerings.

Love Bonito’s store in Central Chidlom in Thailand.

Love Bonito eyes Middle East’s long-term prospects as losses trim

Singapore-headquartered ShopBack allows users to earn cashback when they shop or buy vouchers at partner merchants.

From shopping to gaming: ShopBack sees over 30% growth in FY 2026

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

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

Under the pilot, Grab delivery drivers will handle pick-ups and drop-offs from dedicated drone landing stations.

How China’s playbook could guide Grab’s drone gamble

Toh says that the company needs to be “disciplined” and not chase certain metrics – such as revenue and profit – “for certain metrics’ sake”.

GetGo back to profit after easing on the gas in 2024

GetGo co-founders Johnson Lim (left) and Ting Feng Toh.

GetGo drives revenues at a cost as bottom line turns red

Early-stage rounds have dominated South-east Asia’s overall tech investment landscape in the last 12 months as well, according to Tech in Asia data.

The players in SEA’s ailing healthtech landscape

Shein has expanded rapidly into South-east Asia in 2022, not long after moving its parent firm to Singapore from China.

Shein’s 2022 sales grow 4x ahead of IPO to close in on Zara

Mirxes develops test kits for the early detection of cancer and other diseases.

Mirxes posts US$58 million operating loss, US$24 million revenue