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SpaceX offers Starlink kits for quake relief in Myanmar, Thailand
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SpaceX offers Starlink kits for quake relief in Myanmar, Thailand

The company noted that its efforts depend on obtaining the necessary governmental approvals.
Diya Lal · · 1 min read
Myanmar residents turn to Starlink amid internet blackouts
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Myanmar residents turn to Starlink amid internet blackouts

Since the military coup, authorities have imposed over 300 internet shutdowns and banned popular social media platforms.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read
Delivery Hero mulls sale of Foodpanda, Grab emerges as suitor

Delivery Hero mulls sale of Foodpanda, Grab emerges as suitor

The deal will include its operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and the Philippines, Bloomberg reported.
Miguel Cordon · · 1 min read
US startup launches e-pharmacy platform in Myanmar

US startup launches e-pharmacy platform in Myanmar

Common Health aims to make quality medicine more accessible and affordable for patients with chronic diseases.
Miguel Cordon · · 2 min read
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The key players in SEA’s agritech space

The region’s agritech industry attracted over 2.5x more investment with funding deals in the sector reaching an all-time high in 2022.
Shadine Taufik · · 4 min read

Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150b

The complaint alleges that Facebook’s algorithm fueled hate speech against the minority group in Myanmar, reported South China Morning Post.
Deepti Sri · · 1 min read

Myanmar HR tech startup nets bridge round

Better HR is a cloud-based startup that streamlines HR processes such as attendance, leave, overtime, and payroll for SMEs.
Samreen Ahmad · · 1 min read

Ant-backed Ascend Money becomes Thailand’s first fintech unicorn

After raising US$150 million in its latest round, Ascend Money plans to use part of the funds to expand its financial services across Southeast Asia.
Deepti Sri · · 2 min read

CXA axes workers and shuts down in Vietnam

Why CXA Group is shutting down its tech hub in Vietnam and what’s happening in Myanmar’s tech scene
Betty Chum · · 6 min read
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As investors flee Myanmar, some startups see an opportunity

“At some point, things would have to move,” says an investor. “People need to be fed.”
Simon Huang · · 5 min read