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Dec 8, 2020

A recent report by PricewaterhouseCoopers found that India is currently the world’s fastest-growing market for video streaming, and it’s set to become the sixth largest by 2024.

With over 40 over-the-top streaming (OTT) players in the country vying for the attention of anyone with an internet connection, how’s the...


Nov 3, 2020

In recent years, Big Tech has drawn the ire of regulators across the globe. And given the current state of the world, some governments have been raising taxes on tech giants to bolster their own economies.

But as several countries in Southeast Asia begin imposing stricter regulations, will smaller tech players get...


Oct 6, 2020

Cash remains supreme in Vietnam, which means that there’s plenty of opportunities for a fintech player to conquer the market and become the digital payment provider to the country’s 97 million people.

At the moment, several e-wallet operators are battling to win the hearts and wallets of Vietnam. Who will come out...


Sep 1, 2020

Tucked away between Myanmar and Nepal, and lying along the eastern border of India, is the little-known country of Bangladesh. Due to an unfortunate string of natural disasters, acts of extremism, and negative press coverage some 30 to 40 years ago, most people might think that the country is a place with widespread...


Aug 11, 2020

According to analysts, the cannabis industry in Asia alone could be worth US$12.5 billion in 2024. 

While this estimate has spawned a number of startups hungry for a share of the potential pie, does it mean the region is in for a “green gold rush”? That depends on several factors, including whether a lot more...