Update: July 20, 2023 – 🤔 Editor’s letter: An investor questioned Tech in Asia for not exposing a lie earlier
Hey readers,
What a year it has been. We started it with a bang, hoping to grow our business 2x, 3x or even 5x. But alas, 2020 decided to slap us in the face, and many of us had to make hard decisions like cutting costs and laying off staff.
As this year draws to a close and we start planning for 2021, the crew at Tech in Asia has been constantly asking this question: “How else can we support the Asian startup ecosystem in the coming year?”
At the Tech in Asia Conference last month, 19-year old Laurent said our Premium subscription helped him stay on top of all the startup trends in Asia and inspired him to launch his business, which is focused on augmented reality.
As we get ready for Southeast Asia’s Golden Age, we want to inspire more readers like Laurent to realize their potential and make the best technology and business decisions in 2021.
That’s why we decided to do a promo we’ve never done before. In the next three days, you can sign up for our annual Premium Subscription promo plan at 50% off if you’re a first-time subscriber. That means you get a discount of US$99.50 or six months for free just by signing up via this promo.
With this 50% discount, we hope that you’ll become better informed so you can identify promising opportunities and spot emerging risks in Asia’s tech ecosystem.
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While 2020 has been tough, it’s also amazing to see how Asia’s startup ecosystem has come together to support each other. We feel very fortunate that we can serve the community with our news coverage, which takes you through the ins and outs as well as the ups and downs of the region’s startup scene.
Thank you for your support. Let’s take on 2021 together and start off strong!
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Editing by Eileen C. Ang
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