CUSTA Launches Next-Gen Design Editor to Simplify Complex Customization for SMEs
CUSTA empowers SMEs with unprecedented branding flexibility through its new editor, featuring automated cost optimization and a constraint-free online design canvas. KUALA LUMPUR — CUSTA, a rapidly growing customization platform from Malaysia, today…
Is Indonesia Still Competitive for Startups in 2025?
Indonesia has long been positioned as Southeast Asia’s most promising startup market: a vast consumer base, rapid digital adoption, and steady government efforts to attract foreign investment. Yet as 2025 unfolds, founders and investors are reassessing…
Xpress Super App Leads Electric Moto-Taxi Shift with Backing from Aboitiz Power Group and Longtime Partner Cebuana Lhuillier
Xpress Super App is advancing the Philippines’ transition to cleaner transport by scaling an electric moto-taxi model through the integration of VOLTAI, an EV motorcycle brand under the Aboitiz Power Group. Backed by longtime partner Cebuana Lhuillier,…
Bali Villa Compliance Update 2026: New Rules, New Expectations for Property Owners
Bali’s villa and short-term rental sector is entering a new regulatory phase. By March 31, 2026, all properties on major booking platforms must meet licensing, zoning, permit, and safety requirements, marking a shift toward a more regulated tourism…
Pinoy Pride at Stake! KDM and VF Advance to CrossFire: Legends Championship Semi-Finals in Manila
The heat is on as the CrossFire: Legends Championship (CFLC) 2025-2026 enters its final, heart-pounding stretch right here in our home turf. After months of intense, high-stakes competition, two of our very own Philippine teams, KDM and VF…
Indonesia’s Latest Licensing Reform Signals a Shift in How Foreign Investment Is Managed
Indonesia has taken another step toward reshaping its investment climate with the issuance of BKPM Regulation No. 5 of 2025, a move that quietly but materially alters how businesses—particularly foreign-owned companies—enter and operate in the country.…
ASUENE Conducts Pre-Event GHG Emissions Measurement for Tokyo Marathon 2026, Making It Japan’s First Marathon to Disclose Full Scope 1-3 Emissions
ASUENE Inc., in collaboration with the Tokyo Marathon Foundation, has conducted a pre-event measurement of total GHG emissions associated with the operation of Tokyo Marathon 2026. This initiative represents the first milestone of a three-year…
A Cozy and Flexible Event Space in Singapore for Private Celebrations and Corporate Gatherings
The Happi Loft introduces a warm and customizable indoor event space in Singapore designed for birthdays, family gatherings, workshops, and corporate meetings. The fully air conditioned venue offers a comfortable and private environment, allowing hosts…
Is IDR 10 Billion the Cost of Entry or the Cost of Growth in Indonesia?
For many foreign investors considering Indonesia, one number has long loomed large: IDR 10 billion. It is often cited—sometimes asserted—as the minimum capital required to establish a foreign-owned company (PT PMA). For smaller firms, service providers,…
Why Documentation Determines How Fast Foreign Investors Can Enter Indonesia
Indonesia continues to attract foreign investors drawn by its scale, digital growth, and strategic position in Southeast Asia. Yet for many, the biggest determinant of success is not market demand or capital strength—it is speed. More specifically, how…