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Virus outbreak puts regional startups through their first stress test

The downturn is likely to separate the strong from the weak, say observers, who counsel a review of cash flow and business plans

Claudia Chong

Claudia Chong

Published Mon, Mar 23, 2020 · 09:50 PM
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STARTUPS that have long enjoyed the benefits of an exuberant scene in South-east Asia are now facing their first stress test as they scramble to last out the Covid-19 storm.

But with great pressure comes great survivors, and the current downturn might be the force that separates the wheat from the chaff.

KEYWORDS IN THIS ARTICLE

Startup funding
Tech layoffs
Covid-19

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