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Survival Tips From A Seasoned Digital Nomad Who Made It Out The Other Side

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Most large Asian cities have reasonable internet connection. For example, in Thailand you can do a VISA run in one day then return, whereas in Vietnam they are strict with their one month policy. Always have multiple sources of internet connectivity. When there is both electricity and internet at the same time, work.

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Southeast Asia Startup Ecosystem Continues to Prosper Post-Pandemic

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It is home to over 680 million people and over 400 million internet users- nearly 70% of the population. The report predicts that the region’s internet economy can cross $300 billion by 2025. Most Internet users in this region are connected through their smartphones. Southeast Asia was walloped by Covid-19.

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Music Streaming Service Deezer Launches In Singapore and Malaysia

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Music streaming subscription provider Deezer has announced that it will be enlarging its Asia footprint by extending its services to Singapore and Malaysia, just a few days after launching in Thailand. It has also signaled its intentions to launch in Indonesia and the Philippines in the coming weeks.

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[Asia][Event] Echelon 2013 Agenda, Speaker Lineup And Pitching Startups Revealed

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Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights from these Internet stars to drive business growth and build great companies, products and services. NoonSwoon (Thailand). Stamp (Thailand). If you’re interested to check out the latest Internet stars from this region, sign up for Echelon today. MathSpace (Australia).

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[Asia][Event] ad:tech Introduces Roadshows Across Southeast Asia

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With more than 40 percent of Internet users coming from Asia Pacific (with 9.4 Thailand, ahead of its neighbouring countries in maturity and long term economic growth, has risen 33 percent to reach 24 million Facebook users over a quarter in 2013. The roadshow series will revolve around the theme of “Marketing in a Digital World”.

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Starting A Small Business In Asia

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Some areas won’t allow you to operate unless you have a business partner who’s a national of that country, with 51 per cent of company shares in Thailand expected to be in Thai hands, for example. Find Local Employees.

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Asia Pacific SMEs Must Look To Cross-Border Trade

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For example, New Zealand and South Korea have 94 and 92 percent Internet penetration respectively, but Thailand is struggling to get to 30 percent [3]. At the same time, opportunities for SMEs aren’t possible without strong digital connections, and we know connectivity isn’t spread evenly across the region.

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