Asia’s economic landscape is shifting in ways that no longer follow a clean, upward trajectory. Growth, opportunity, and digital adoption are accelerating for some, yet financial vulnerability is deepening for others.
Artificial intelligence is forcing humanity to confront what truly makes us valuable. As machines become more capable of performing tasks once reserved for human intelligence, the definition of talent is shifting away from knowledge and efficiency toward qualities like judgment, empathy, creativity, and ethical decision-making.
Across Southeast Asia, small and medium-sized enterprises are the driving force of economic growth, yet many still face obstacles when accessing financing, managing payments, and expanding beyond their home markets. Fintech innovation is reshaping this reality by bridging gaps through digital payment infrastructures, data-driven lending, and localized financial tools.
In many emerging markets, traditional credit systems fail to serve the underbanked because they rely on formal employment records and financial histories that many people simply don’t have. But access to credit doesn’t have to be limited to those with paperwork.
The idea that remote work is just a cost-cutting measure is outdated and shortsighted. The real power of remote teams lies in accessing a global talent pool that brings top-tier skills and diverse perspectives to companies that know how to leverage them. Large corporations have been doing this for years, but now, even small and medium-sized enterprises can tap into the same competitive advantage.
The Asia Tech Podcast welcomed Gabriel Henry Lopez, a co-Founder, and the Chief Technology Officer at MedHyve. MedHyve is an online medical marketplace that connects healthcare buyers directly with the biggest brands and medical suppliers. Some of the topics that...
The Asia Tech Podcast welcomed Henry Motte-Muñoz, the Founder of Edukasyon, to the show. Edukasyon is the go-to, online youth platform for making better-informed education, career, and life decisions. Some of the topics that Henty and I discussed: Growing up...
Asia Tech Podcast was joined by Greg Krasnov. Greg is the Founder & CEO of Tonik, the first neobank in the Philippines. Tonik is backed by major international Venture Capital investors, including Sequoia Capital and Point72. Prior to Tonik, Greg co-founded many...
The Asia Tech Podcast had a superior conversation (a bit of a catch-up) with Miguel (Mikko) Perez, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Ayannah. "Ayannah is a leading provider of digital financial services to the world's emerging middle class, most of whom...