business



STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 25, 2017 • 7 min read

Smart Tech investments Anna Gong on Southeast Asia’s start-up bubble

By Euan Black • Apr 25, 2017
Anna Gong, the winner of the Singapore Women Entrepreneur Award 2017 and CEO of Perx, a mobile customer loyalty company backed by Golden Gate Ventures and the co-founder of Facebook Eduardo Saverin discuss artificial intelligence and the region’s obsession with fintech

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 17, 2016 • 6 min read

Netflix As Netflix moves in, local video streaming platforms fight back

By Kirsten Han • Oct 17, 2016
Southeast Asia has been hailed as the next big market for video streaming startups, with local telcos joining forces with big name studios to deliver both Hollywood and local content to the masses. Can the US streaming sensation Netflix, which officially launched in the region in January, now compete with these more affordable local rivals?

Sep 27, 2016 • 11 min read
Tech

Man v machine: overcoming human error in the workplace

In 2015, businesses across the world spent an estimated $75 billion on cyber security. But what do you imagine was the leading cause of data breaches? Perhaps hacking, or malware? Maybe it was even a raft of insecure networks? No, it was human error
By David Hutt • Sep 27, 2016

Jul 28, 2016 • 6 min read
Interview

Rise of the Southeast Asian entrepreneur: an interview with Quek Siu Rui

Quek Siu Rui is a co-founder of Carousell, which launched in May 2012, and now oversees product and marketing. Carousell is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing community marketplaces, with over 26 million listings and a presence in 12 major cities around the world
By David Hutt • Jul 28, 2016

Jul 28, 2016 • 11 min read
Interview

The Southeast Asian entrepreneur

Over the past two decades, Southeast Asia has seen a new breed of entrepreneur – along with improved education, technology development and better government investment. But can the region become the world’s next Silicon Valley?
By David Hutt • Jul 28, 2016

Jul 19, 2016 • 3 min read
Interview

A business insider's guide to cracking conferences

Tyron McGurgan, CEO of events company Media Corp International, reveals the secret of reaching decision-makers and supplying a “bullseye hit” for delegates
By David Hutt • Jul 19, 2016

May 31, 2016 • 4 min read
Interview

What can big data offer business?

We asked Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, a leading expert on big data, about the opportunities, benefits and challenges it can offer businesses
By David Hutt • May 31, 2016

Apr 26, 2016 • 6 min read
Branding

Choosing the perfect brand ambassador

Brand ambassadors and celebrity endorsements are de rigueur in today’s media-savvy world. But how do you pick the right person for the job?
By David Hutt • Apr 26, 2016

Apr 11, 2016 • 3 min read
Smart

Smart Axiata Cambodia CEO on how to see off competitors

Smart Axiata Cambodia has seen off robust competition in the country’s telecoms sector to emerge as one of the industry’s key players. CEO Thomas Hundt discusses the shifting market and how his firm has stayed ahead of the curve
By David Hutt • Apr 11, 2016