Southeast Asia

Starting a Business

Why Indonesia Is Becoming the Next Serious Player in Entrepreneurship

These four insights are providing a roadmap for success in Indonesia's diverse and challenging business environment.

Growing a Business

Can Southeast Asia Seize Global Opportunities in Sustainability?

Climate change threats loom across the world, and Southeast Asia is in a favorable position to benefit from a windfall of sustainable investment opportunities if their plans take flight.

Growing a Business

Why Southeast Asia Will See Stronger Growth in 2022

The region's economy is well-positioned to experience significant growth this year.

News and Trends

Classplus Expands Its International Presence

The edtech platform has entered southeast Asian countries like Singapore, Vietnam and Malaysia

Starting a Business

Why Investors Should Look at Vietnam's Renewable Energy Industry

Vietnam's status as a regional hub and stronghold for renewable energy is rapidly growing.

Thought Leaders

Her Mom Sold Rice Cakes in a Refugee Camp. Now She Sells Her Mom's Hot Chili Sauce in Gourmet Grocery Stores. Her Mom Isn't Impressed... Yet.

As Lunar New Year celebrations begin, Lisa Tran tells the harrowing, inspiring story of her family's journey from Vietnam to Portland, Oregon, and reflects on the spirit of entrepreneurship that guided them every step of the way.

Thought Leaders

What It Takes to Create a Leading Fintech Hub

What makes Singapore a magnet for mega fintech companies?

News and Trends

Southeast Asia Smartphone Sales Rose 4 Per Cent in 2019 - Study

2020 could see a temporary slowdown though because of the Covid-19 coronavirus situation

News and Trends

Grab Announces $850 Million Fundraise Amid Rumours of Merger with GoJek

Investors in Grab's latest fundraising round include Japanese companies Mitsubishi UFJ and TIS

Growth Strategies

This Indian Fitness Discovery Company is Now Coming to Southeast Asia

Entrepreneur Asia Pacific spoke to Gympik's CEO and founder on his Southeast Asia expansion plans and more

Social Media

This Country Was Rated the Fastest-growing Internet Economy in Southeast Asia By Google

Indonesia's internet economy is currently valued at $40 billion in 2019 and this is expected to more than triple by 2025.

News and Trends

These Were The Most-Used E-Commerce Apps In Southeast Asia In Q3

A study recently showed that Shopee, Lazada and Tokopedia were the most-used e-commerce apps in Southeast Asia

Growth Strategies

Cento Ventures' Dmitry Levit Identifies 3 Issues Startups Face When Expanding In SEA

Southeast Asia is home to more than 600 million people, six major religions, and more than 10 main languages

News and Trends

E-Commerce, Ridehailing led Southeast Asia's $100 billion Internet Economy in 2019

Online travel and digital payments are on the rise as well, a joint study by Google, Temasek and Bain & Co showed

Finance

Southeast Asia's Fintech Industry is set to Cross $1 Trillion by 2025

A joint study spearheaded by Google says digital financial services are at an inflection point in Southeast Asia