DJ and crypto startup founder 3LAU explains the value behind music NFTs
When people think of NFTs, the first use case most of them likely think of is visual art. From Beeple’s $69 million sale of a digital collage at Christie’s to the Bored Apes Yacht Club collection, visual art has seemed to be the most prominent use case for NFTs due to close similarities with traditional […]
Deep Science: AI simulates economies and predicts which startups receive funding
Research in the field of machine learning and AI, now a key technology in practically every industry and company, is far too voluminous for anyone to read it all. This column aims to collect some of the most relevant recent discoveries and papers — particularly in, but not limited to, artificial intelligence — and explain […]
Southeast Asia’s Top 5 Largest Fintech Unicorn Exits
Over the past decade, Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem has significantly matured with an estimated US$52 billion of venture capital (VC) invested into startups and an increasing number of large late stage deals, according to a 2021 report by investment firm Golden Gate Ventures. Despite a slight decline in the number of exits in 2019 and […]
Thailand agrees to fund Zinc-ion batteries for electric vehicles
A Thai tech executive director says Thailand’s government has agreed to fund 192 billion baht to asset finding for the development and production of zinc-ion batteries for electric vehicles. The executive director of the National Science and Technology Development Agency says the funding will go to the agency for the project. The Thai government has […]
The CNH Industrial “We Care We Share” Program for Education in Thailand Is Continuing to Expand
The CNH Industrial “We Care We Share” program for education in Thailand is continuing to expand. Our APAC president, Chun Woytera, witnessed the signing of an MoU with Pakdee College of Commerce and Technology in the Kampang Petch Province of Thailand. We’ll be collaborating with the College to teach students specialized skillsets focused on agriculture […]
This company makes vodka out of thin air to save the planet
It’s a story as old as time: Pull CO2 out of the air, wave your magic chemistry stick at it and bottle it as vodka and perfume. The planet wins carbon sequestration points, and you can stumble home at the end of a night reeking of self-congratulatory smugness and anyone who kisses you that night […]
5 Things Every Startup Should Know Before Starting A Business
Making the decision of whether to start a business is a big leap, it’s also a very exciting one. However, there are some things you’re going to want to know before making that leap. Here are 5 important things every startup should know before starting a business. Have a clear vision Facebook or Airbnb would […]
Creating A Fairer Startup Investment Ecosystem
In 2021, Venture Capital (VC) firms invested a staggering $33 billion in crypto and blockchain startups, a significant increase from the mere $3.1 billion invested in 2020. While the massive influx of funds is undoubtedly a positive development for the industry, it brings questions that must be considered if crypto is to achieve mainstream adoption. […]
Thai caviar? Farm produces delicacy in tropical climate
At his upmarket Bangkok restaurant, Michelin-starred chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn spoons black caviar onto a plate, adding the newly affordable Thailand-made delicacy to his reinterpreted traditional family recipes. The luxury food, better associated with chilly northern nations, is breaking into the South-East Asian country’s fine-dining scene, with the 37-year-old celebrity cook able to economically serve […]
Hutchison Ports Thailand introduces autonomous truck technology
“The autonomous ‘Q-Truck’ utilises the latest technology and innovation and are part of our ongoing plan to transform Terminal D into the most technologically advanced and efficient container terminal in the region,” said Stephen Ashworth, managing director of Hutchison Ports for Thailand and Southeast Asia.