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We cover everything tech in Asia, from the latest news to hottest trends. As of January 2024, Tech in Asia is a member of SPH Media.

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The revenue trade-off for Chinese labs releasing open-weight AI models

Tech in Asia says cheaper third-party hosting could squeeze labs such as Moonshot AI and MiniMax.

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The challenge of getting paid for local-language AI models

Tech in Asia says local languages haven't given Asian AI labs the expected edge over Big Tech.

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SBI’s bid to build a digital asset empire in Southeast Asia

Tech in Asia reports SBI spent hundreds of millions backing regional fintech firms; making them work together is the challenge.

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Carousell achieves positive full-year EBITDA in 2025

Tech in Asia reports Carousell's revenue rose 18% to US$141 million, while its recommerce business grew over 40%.

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YouTrip reported a major service outage on October 19, with most operations down

Tech in Asia says YouTrip described its app as experiencing some technical difficulties.

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Doctor Anywhere returns to operating profit in FY2025 as net loss widens

Tech in Asia reports Doctor Anywhere exited Vietnam, cut costs and focused on core markets.

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AraBat turns orange peels into a resource for extracting critical minerals

Tech in Asia says AraBat uses agricultural waste to extract those minerals from discarded electronics and batteries.

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The challenge of making AI pilots work reliably across an organization

Tech in Asia's partnership content with HCLTech argues that readiness, not just buying AI tools, is key to getting value.

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Grab's $1.5 billion bet on Atome Financial

Tech in Asia says the deal gives Grab lending infrastructure, AI-powered credit models and access to millions of consumers.

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How GovTech’s digital stack has evolved over the past decade

Tech in Asia looks behind Singpass, Myinfo and LifeSG, services it says simplify everyday digital interactions.

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The sales challenge for South Korea’s physical AI startups

Tech in Asia says industrial giants give physical AI startups a head start, but access alone won’t guarantee sales.

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Jonathan Liem shut down Nex AI despite seven-figure enterprise contracts

Tech in Asia says Liem couldn’t see himself running Nex AI for another decade and is now building Inflect.

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On-demand services lift Line Man Wongnai’s 2025 revenue to $544 million

Tech in Asia reports the Thai platform’s net loss widened by over 91%; its CEO cites one-off, non-cash accounting items.

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Muslim Pro parent Bitsmedia lays off 21 employees

Tech in Asia reports cuts in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh; CEO Nafees Khundker says restructuring aims to simplify operations.

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Klook bets on social commerce with 30,000-plus creators and AI tools

Tech in Asia says Klook’s AI tools handle 70% or more of customer inquiries.

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Meta’s Business Agent competes with AI startups built on WhatsApp

Tech in Asia says Meta’s Business Agent offers simpler customer-service automation, while Voltade and Mimin compete on integrations and customization.

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PropertyGuru CEO Lewis Ng wants to refocus on its core marketplace

Tech in Asia says Ng wants AI to help agents work smarter without trying to do too much.

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Singapore’s government team that kills its own products

Tech in Asia says OGP director Li Hongyi discusses bringing Silicon Valley thinking into the team.

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Quick commerce returns in Indonesia with a different playbook

Tech in Asia reports Shopee and Blibli are tapping existing sellers, warehouses and delivery networks instead of building dark stores.

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AI firms and chipmakers lead Asia IPO listings

Tech in Asia says Hong Kong remains a top IPO destination for tech firms across the region seeking to list.

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The revenue trade-off for Chinese labs releasing open-weight AI models

The challenge of getting paid for local-language AI models

SBI’s bid to build a digital asset empire in Southeast Asia

Carousell achieves positive full-year EBITDA in 2025

YouTrip reported a major service outage on October 19, with most operations down

Doctor Anywhere returns to operating profit in FY2025 as net loss widens

AraBat turns orange peels into a resource for extracting critical minerals

The challenge of making AI pilots work reliably across an organization

Grab's $1.5 billion bet on Atome Financial

How GovTech’s digital stack has evolved over the past decade

The sales challenge for South Korea’s physical AI startups

Jonathan Liem shut down Nex AI despite seven-figure enterprise contracts

On-demand services lift Line Man Wongnai’s 2025 revenue to $544 million

Muslim Pro parent Bitsmedia lays off 21 employees

Klook bets on social commerce with 30,000-plus creators and AI tools

Meta’s Business Agent competes with AI startups built on WhatsApp

PropertyGuru CEO Lewis Ng wants to refocus on its core marketplace

Singapore’s government team that kills its own products

Quick commerce returns in Indonesia with a different playbook

AI firms and chipmakers lead Asia IPO listings

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The revenue trade-off for Chinese labs releasing open-weight AI models

The challenge of getting paid for local-language AI models

SBI’s bid to build a digital asset empire in Southeast Asia

Carousell achieves positive full-year EBITDA in 2025

YouTrip reported a major service outage on October 19, with most operations down

Doctor Anywhere returns to operating profit in FY2025 as net loss widens

AraBat turns orange peels into a resource for extracting critical minerals

The challenge of making AI pilots work reliably across an organization

Grab's $1.5 billion bet on Atome Financial

How GovTech’s digital stack has evolved over the past decade

The sales challenge for South Korea’s physical AI startups

Jonathan Liem shut down Nex AI despite seven-figure enterprise contracts

On-demand services lift Line Man Wongnai’s 2025 revenue to $544 million

Muslim Pro parent Bitsmedia lays off 21 employees

Klook bets on social commerce with 30,000-plus creators and AI tools

Meta’s Business Agent competes with AI startups built on WhatsApp

PropertyGuru CEO Lewis Ng wants to refocus on its core marketplace

Singapore’s government team that kills its own products

Quick commerce returns in Indonesia with a different playbook

AI firms and chipmakers lead Asia IPO listings