South East Asia
S-E Asia spots mutated virus strain spreading
The strain has been found in many countries and has become the predominant variant in Europe and the US
2 min read18 Aug 2020Drones are transforming palm oil output in S-E Asia
Besides spotting fires, drones are capable of collecting data that can be used to decide if crops have enough water and nutrients, and even to find leakages in irrigation systemsThe farm sector accounted for over a quarter of $2.67 bn in commercial drone sales in 2016
4 min read19 Nov 2019SE Asian VCs in fundraising spree
A large proportion of the interest in the region comes from international investorsASEAN-focused venture capital fund-raising hit a record in 2018 with 17 funds securing $0.9 billion
1 min read8 Sep 2019Uber to strengthen tech team, expand Indian operations
India has emerged as an important market for Uber, after ceding ground in South-East Asia
2 min read5 Oct 2018Mandala plans $300 million fund for India, S-E Asia
The new fund will invest in businesses across India and South-East Asia, unlike the previous two funds that were focused on India
2 min read15 Aug 2018Asean dialogue to focus on reviving India's maritime linkages with South-East Asia
India's past links with the Asean region are seen in the large ethnic Indian communities in countries such as Malaysia and Singapore, besides cultural and religious ties
1 min read13 Jul 2018Real reforms in Malaysia will need bold steps
The transformation in Malaysia is far more complex than a simple narrative of democratic forces defeating a decayed order
4 min read17 May 2018Eating shoots and leaves: The art of travelling as a vegetarian
Survival tips from a seasoned veggie wanderer
9 min read14 Apr 2018Everstone to hire a chief digital officer
Everstone Group is planning to hire a chief digital officer who would look after the strategic digital game-plan for its portfolio companies, says group's co-founder Atul Kapur
1 min read9 Apr 2018How BJP's North East election victories further India's Act East policy
With BJP consolidating its position in the North-East with election victories in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland, the party believes it can leverage its strong position to strengthen India's trade ties with South East Asia
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