Tech in Asia

Sociolla’s revenue jumps 71% in 2025 ahead of potential listing buff.ly/EFS0ajl

Singapore’s LionsBot expects revenue to hit S$50 million this year as demand for its cleaning robots grows. Despite a US$16.5 million loss before tax in 2025, it’s targeting EBITDA profitability in H2 2027 and exploring a US$50 million funding round. buff.ly/M00PBEb

Magnetic fields replace animal-derived lab serum buff.ly/ktUW8bp

Great engineering is built step by step, with every trial helping pave the way to success. At ABU Robocon 2026, students built, tested, and improved their robots, turning practice into real-world engineering skills. 🔗 bit.ly/hkstp-omnicta

Monee is growing fast, but can its model work beyond Shopee? buff.ly/xw7DIzO

AI glasses shipments surged more than 320% in 2025, but can they go mainstream? Battery life, privacy, cost, and a lack of must-have apps remain major hurdles. Some companies are betting on AI headsets instead. Will glasses replace smartphones? More: buff.ly/vQSw9vO

As foreign VCs pull back from Indonesia, hyperlocal investors are still financing palm oil traders, small manufacturers, and other local businesses. Their edge: deep regional knowledge. Their challenge: concentrated local risks. How do they make it work? buff.ly/ysy6IjA

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AI meets laptop refurbishment in this startup’s facility buff.ly/66A5Uxq

Is it a neocloud? A hyperscaler? Sea’s AI move puzzles investors buff.ly/YZb9Dhm

Singapore fintech unicorn Nium cut its losses by 64% in 2025 as revenue grew nearly 20%. Card issuance drove growth, but processing costs rose 26%. Meanwhile, Nium is expanding through acquisitions and stablecoin payments. Read more: buff.ly/SUxBZoQ

As Chinese companies expand into Central Asia, a window may be opening for Southeast Asian tech players. But local giants, market differences, and limited exit options mean success will take more than copying a proven business model. Read more: buff.ly/SctQ7vB

Startup cuts complex hardware prototyping cycles using AI buff.ly/NeQKKi8

Crypto’s 2025 slump hit Singapore’s Coinhako, with revenue falling 33% to S$24.1M. Now, the platform is leaning on institutional investors and exploring tokenized securities and stablecoin payments to fuel its next phase of growth. Read more: buff.ly/pjqiCpD

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India’s Finnable is reportedly seeking US$56M at a US$141M pre-money valuation. The digital lender served 270,000+ borrowers in 2025 and reported US$2.5M in Q1 profit. But the planned raise comes just months after a US$60M equity round. Read more: buff.ly/goCcbXP

Why is healthtech harder to scale than food delivery or ecommerce in Southeast Asia? With low telehealth adoption and startups struggling to sustain growth, some are turning to corporate clients and hospital operations. More: buff.ly/pikO4gG

Southeast Asia’s next investment opportunity may be hiding in plain sight: established businesses running on outdated systems. From rising costs to disconnected data, here’s how investors can spot businesses ripe for digitalization. Read more: buff.ly/EfOrgWW

This startup turns social media food trends into meals buff.ly/RIBfpkB