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At The Binary Summit, one message rang clear: Asia is no longer just catching up\u2014it\u2019s ready to lead. From India\u2019s jaw-dropping UPI volumes to tokenised loyalty programmes and borderless digital wallets, the region is rapidly crafting the infrastructure of a digital-first future.<\/p>\n
What stood out most was the region\u2019s unique blend of youth, openness to innovation, and a pragmatic, mobile-first approach. Manit Parikh\u2019s concept of \u201cWeb 2.5\u201d reflects this reality well\u2014Asia isn\u2019t waiting for everyone to understand blockchain, it\u2019s quietly embedding it into everyday systems.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Kamal Sharma reminded us that telcos, once seen as mere connectivity providers, are becoming digital nation-builders.<\/p>\n
Rohit Raj\u2019s comments on Asia\u2019s underbanked populations were a stark reminder of the challenges\u2014but also the immense opportunity. Startups here aren\u2019t just scaling fast; they\u2019re building trust from the ground up.<\/p>\n
And Jack Heffernan made a crucial point: the capital must follow. If Asia is to truly own its innovation, it needs investment structures and exits that reflect its growing clout.<\/p>\n
In short, Asia isn\u2019t waiting for permission\u2014it\u2019s laying the groundwork for a digital ecosystem on its own terms. The question isn\u2019t if Asia will lead, but how soon the rest of the world will catch up.<\/p>\n
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\nThese partnerships are expected to play a key role in helping VinFast reach its goal of establishing over 100 authorised service workshops across the Philippines in 2025.<\/p>\n
\nThis follows concerns about potential data breaches | World, a platform offering ID verification, has faced scrutiny for offering US$48.34 to users who scan their retinas.<\/p>\n
\nBrinc Korea aims to empower startups, enhance corporate innovation, and strengthen the country\u2019s standing as a leading hub for technology and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n
\nThe investor is Golomt Bank | Egune aims to create a super-intelligent digital assistant deeply rooted in the Mongolian language, culture, and cognitive identity.<\/p>\nREPORTS, FEATURES & INTERVIEWS<\/h2>\n
\nAt the summit, leaders explored Asia’s potential to lead globally in digital identity, fintech, content, and decentralised innovation by 2040.<\/p>\n
\nThe push for clean energy is not just being led by multinationals. A new generation of startups is showing how emerging tech can be applied.<\/p>\n
\nZetrix\u2019s platform aims to enable the mutual recognition of national digital IDs between Malaysia and China.<\/p>\nINTERNATIONAL<\/h2>\n
\nRising capital costs, potential overcapacity, and cheaper AI alternatives have slowed progress, according to sources familiar with the situation.<\/p>\n
\nAntfin is planning to sell up to a 4% stake in the Indian fintech company through block deals |The stake is valued at about US$265M and is expected to be sold at a floor price of US$9.75 per share.<\/p>\n
\nThe teenagers reportedly drove the victim across the Arizona border to a remote desert, where they forced him to give up his financial account passwords.<\/p>\n
\nBlinkit\u2019s adjusted EBITDA margin dropped to -1.9% of Gross Order Value, while Instamart\u2019s margin worsened to -18%, reflecting deepening losses despite growing operations.<\/p>\n
\nEric Slesinger’s 201 Ventures has already made eight investments in areas like hypersonics, subsurface mapping, and maritime tech.<\/p>\n
\nThe collaboration will focus on blockchain ecosystem growth by offering equity-free grants and resources for startups in blockchain, AI, and sustainability sectors.<\/p>\nSEMICONDUCTOR<\/h2>\n
\nThe recent decisions by the two firms to call off their semiconductor manufacturing projects have sparked concern that India\u2019s ambitious US$9 billion semiconductor incentive programme is floundering.<\/p>\n
\nCT Semiconductor has begun the second phase of its chip packaging and testing plant in Vietnam, targeting 100M chips annually by 2027.<\/p>\nARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE<\/h2>\n
\nEddie Wu emphasised that Alibaba\u2019s core values prioritise creation over preservation | He urged employees to let go of past achievements and focus on addressing social challenges and creating customer value.<\/p>\n
\nBacked by the family office of US billionaire Lawrence Golub, the firm will focus on early-stage companies to promote collaboration between Gulf nations and the US.<\/p>\n
\nIn a world besieged by the crisis of trust, the adoption of verifiable technology offers a pathway to a trustless future.<\/p>\n
\nBy learning how to balance AI integration and human touch, businesses will be able to handle complexities and be more customer-focused.<\/p>\n
\nDespite rising corporate spend on mental health, burnout persists as one-size-fits-all programmes miss early, personalised intervention.<\/p>\nTHOUGHT LEADERSHIP<\/h2>\n
\nBuilding a startup in Thailand is tough, but founders who adapt to its complexity find a market that rewards patience and clarity.<\/p>\n
\nMalaysian businesses can emulate successful strategies from global rivals by integrating martech systems into their operations.<\/p>\n
\nIn a tariff-driven world, Southeast Asia’s future supply chain advantage lies not in low cost, but in building resilient, digitised, and specialised trade ecosystems.<\/p>\n
\nThe frontier tech sector in Singapore needs to produce more promising research ventures that are geared towards commercialisation and international growth.<\/p>\n
\nBy weaving artificial intelligence into its platform, Bimasakti is creating a more responsive, predictive, and human-centric living experience.<\/p>\n
\nMany SMEs are borrowing to survive rather than to grow and without financial clarity more debt may only accelerate collapse.<\/p>\n
\nCPI, retail sales, Powell\u2019s speech, and trade talks may shape the Fed\u2019s rate path and rattle market sentiment this pivotal week.<\/p>\n
\nAs AI advances and intelligence becomes commoditised, startups must rethink defensibility by focusing on trust and human insight.<\/p>\n
\nSoutheast Asia\u2019s startup playbook is shifting from growth at all costs to sustainable scale, with profitability now the key metric.<\/p>\n
\nTrump\u2019s tariff war with China may drive Southeast Asia to build stronger regional trade ties and boost long-term economic resilience.<\/p>\n
\nExplore 2025’s top commerce and payment trends, from embedded payments to AI, reshaping business efficiency, security, and growth.<\/p>\n
\nDigital marketing has allowed small businesses a much more levelled playing field with the big brands, allowing exposure on massive platforms.<\/p>\n
\nFractional marketing allows businesses to access a wide range of expertise, including strategy, digital marketing, partnerships, and customer engagement.<\/p>\n
\nWith so many startups unable to survive past the first year, building lasting success in entrepreneurship is easier said than done.<\/p>\n
\nTechnology continues to drive the marketplace forward, particularly within the financial services industry.<\/p>\n