Essay
The Philippines Built a $40 Billion Industry It Doesn't Own
The Philippines built a $40 billion IT services industry — and almost none of the ownership. AI is about to expose that gap.
Industry Pulse
Digest
Southeast Asia Tech Roundup November 2025
Southeast Asia’s tech scene this week saw major consolidation moves, breakthrough digital infrastructure, and bold pivots in AI and payments—revealing an ecosystem where operational scale and regional specialization increasingly outpace old-school growth and VC narratives.
Southeast Asia
Who's Still Writing Checks?
Despite a 54% funding drop in 2024, a handful of investors are still deploying capital in Southeast Asia. See who’s shaping the next cycle of innovation.