Seoul to consider introduction of startup visa
South Korea needs an influx of foreigners to revitalise the domestic startup ecosystem, he said
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Li Ka-shing-backed WeLab to launch digital bank in Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the largest financially under served markets in Asia.
Grab to list on Nasdaq after Altimeter investors approve Spac merger
The merger is one of the largest special purpose acquisition company (Spac) deals ever, valuing the combined entity at nearly US$40 billion.
National payment switch expected to launch soon
The payment gateway will integrate multiple banks and digital payment vendors into one system enabling them to transfer funds
Japanese firms keen on entering Bangladesh’s e-commerce, says envoy
Logistics, timely delivery, and shoddy or counterfeit goods are some of the challenges they face, he said
Asia’s most expensive apartment sold in HK’s Peak area
The apartment sold for HK$640 million (US$82.2 million), making it Asia’s most expensive per square foot unit
Companies respond to US chip survey but withhold key data
More than 30 foreign and domestic chip companies have submitted data requested by the U.S. to address a chip shortage crisis
Samsung, SK hynix withhold key data in US request for chip biz info
The two South Korean chipmakers made the filings about two months after the US Department of Commerce requested data on the ongoing chip crisis
11 shopping tips for Lazada 11.11 Biggest One-Day Sale
Lazada is giving away three Nissan Almera Turbo cars, millions worth of prizes, and more
Japan’s SoftBank sinks into losses over China investments
SoftBank said the recent crackdown in China on the technology sector weighed on Chinese share prices