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eFishery Secures $200 Million Funding, Becomes Indonesia’s First Aquaculture Unicorn

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The funding will be critical in supporting eFishery’s ambitious plans to expand its operations both within Indonesia and internationally. Only China has a larger fishing and aquaculture industry than Indonesia does; Indonesia’s industry is currently ranked in second place. The remarkable annual output of 5.8

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Southeast Asia Startup Ecosystem Continues to Prosper Post-Pandemic

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As per a report by Google, Temasek Holdings, and Bain & Company, as many as 40 million people in six countries across the region — Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand — came online for the first time in 2020. The pandemic has significantly increased the demand for access to digital services.

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[Review] The Rise Of The New East

YoungUpstarts

Faced with the rising costs of labour, materials and land in Chinese cities, companies are increasingly sourcing from other Asian countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Rising consumer demand in China itself has also led its own manufacturers to favour selling domestically. Rise of Eastern Entertainment.

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4 Ways Sales Can Help Your Company Offset Losses From Trump’s Trade Wars

YoungUpstarts

These paradigm shifts are very real and demand a proactive response. If your trade partner is in China, it might be possible to find new options in Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. It is crucial to understand potential cultural pitfalls when entering new global arenas.

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Transportation, On-Demand And The Asian Economy – Asian Horizons

YoungUpstarts

When we say on-demand, the glorious image of Silicon Valley and its technological environs pops up in the layman’s mind, and even that may be too imaginative. For several different versions of the on-demand economy in other parts of the world, the term itself may be alien, its implications unknown. Grab In Focus. Hyperlocal Focus.

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2 Reasons Why This is the Best Holiday Season Ever

Growthink Blog

As reviewed last week , these soft assets include our business and strategic plan , our brand and company culture, and our Innovation Quotient , or our ability to change and grow as market and competitive conditions dictate and demand. ViewQwest launched in Malaysia in Q3 2016 with Indonesia next in line.

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5 Mistakes We Made While Growing A Startup In Southeast Asia

YoungUpstarts

Also, in Southeast Asia the Islam is the dominant religion in most countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia which means that a lot of your Southeast Asian team members may not consume alcohol. Business decisions are made gradually and it’s common for either party to only initiate their demands or intentions after the second or third meeting.

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