Southeast Asia

Foursquare appoints new regional head for SEA, Hong Kong
Appointment follows a series of strategic moves by the location tech platform to expand Foursquare across the SEA region.
Asia Mobiliti and Monash University Malaysia collaborate in R&D of intelligent sensing technologies
Apply LiDAR tech in development of Machine Learning applications Real-time vehicular traffic monitoring and streetside parking detection systems
Samsung Electronics appoints Sangho Jo as new president and CEO for Southeast Asia & Oceania
Veteran with over 30 years of experience across business groups and geographies to steer strategic growth directions of Samsung Electronics in the region.
Deloitte report highlights Malaysia as “Digital Life Leader”
Report focuses on first ever Digital Life Index of South and Southeast Asia M’sia attractive market for e-commerce due to economic growth & advanced digital infra
Play At SEA: Lithium City is a fast-paced and tense isometric brawler/shooter that rewards strategy
This 3D action game (largely developed by one man) may be short and frustrating at parts, but is nonetheless is a brutal and rewarding experience.
Habitat for Humanity calls for ShelterTech accelerators applicants in SEA to disrupt the affordable housing space
The NGO has announced that its Terwilliger Centre for Innovation in Shelter is taking applications for ShelterTech accelerators in the region, as part of an effort assure more of the 1.6 billion people who lack adequate shelter
ICAEW: South-East Asia’s GDP growth to contract by 4.2% in 2020
Unique economic structures in SEA sees crisis playing out differently Thailand & Vietnam will see stronger recovery than Indonesia & Philippines
Kre8tif! 2020: A conversation with Pixar’s Dylan Sissons on animation technology
Animation technology evolves along with the medium, but what are the technologies that we need to pay attention to, and what should animation studios invest first: tech or talent? Dylan Sissons from Pixar weighs in.
SAP promotes Verena Siow to President and Managing Director of Southeast Asia
Singaporean takes top job in Southeast Asia for SAP, has 23 years experience SAP commits to developing local talent as it deepens presence in ASEAN
In largest startup investment in SEA since Covid-19 hit, PropertyGuru raises additional US$220mil from TPG and KKR
The Southeast Asian proptech company will be utilising the newly-raised funds to invest in identified strategic areas of growth across the Southeast Asian region, wherein it has a majority of the market share.
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