Author: Gabey Goh
Malaysia best port to launch SEA offensive: Tim Marbach
German national Tim Marbach moved to Malaysia in January with a mission to invest in promising startups and play a role in the nation’s burgeoning market. He shares his thoughts with Digital News Asia (DNA).
Tech in Asia secures Series B financing, sum undisclosed
Digital media startup Tech in Asia has secured investment from Fenox Venture Capital, a Silicon Valley-based venture investor focused on providing early and strategic funding to technology companies in North America and Asia.
Bad apples in the startup ecosystem
There are bad apples in every ecosystem dragging people down, but the real question is whether Malaysia's founders can rise above it all to take it to the next level, writes Gabey Goh.
In HR tech, Asia can lead the way: PageUp People
Asia Pacific has an opportunity to lead and create future best practices in the deployment of technology tools for human resources (HR) management, says talent management solutions provider PageUp People.
Malaysia’s SSO industry must shift focus from cost to growth
Malaysia's outsourcing industry must cease its rhetoric of cost-based competition and country comparisons for it to move on to the next level, an expert said.
Retailers need to better leverage mobile opportunities
The Malaysian retail market is estimated to enjoy 6.4% growth this year, a jump up from the RM88 billion in transaction volume recorded in 2012. However to fully capitalise on growth opportunities, retailers should embrace new trends such as the rising use of mobile platforms to reach out to and retain consumers.
Adverse effects of online clampdown by SEA governments
Governments in South-East Asia have been increasing their attempts to control and regulate online activity and expression, which advocates say will have a chilling effect on socioeconomic progress in the region.
Building a community to support and learn from failed startups
WhatFailed.Us, a website collating and chronicling startup failures, seeks collaborators and participants as it shifts and revamps with a larger focus on Asia.
Rise of the clones
Clone-type startups are a necessary stage for Malaysia’s current ecosystem and could be deemed the most opportune time for any budding entrepreneur writes Gabey Goh.
