How to develop a safe, transparent, effective, and sustainable capital market to ensure macro-economic stability is the focus of a conference held under the chair of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 22. Hanoi – How to develop a safe, transparent, effective, and sustainable capital market to ensure macro-economic stability is the focus of a conference held under the …
Inside The Philippines: March 2022
In this month’s inside look into the Philippines – Metro Manila and 38 other areas further ease COVID-19 restrictions. Philippine Government begins COVID-19 vaccination of children aged 5 – 11. Local startups close various funding rounds led by international investors. Data centers viewed as among the high growth areas in the property sector. Citicore debuts the first renewable energy REIT …
Three Fintech Startups I Admire
Fintech (financial technology) has always been synonymous with Singapore, Hong Kong, New York and other major financial hubs of the world. These hubs also have some of the best fintech startup ecosystems in the world with heavy investment, incubators/ accelerators and public-private partnerships fuelling their boom. However, over the last decade, New Zealand has become known for its growing fintech …
Inside The Philippines: February 2022
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PH to accept fully-vaxxed tourists from visa-free countries starting Feb. 10
MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines will start to accept fully-vaccinated foreign leisure travelers from visa-free countries beginning February 10. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat made the announcement today January 28 ( Friday) after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) approved the proposal of the Department of Tourism (DOT). “We at the DOT are very thankful to our …
VC ECONOMICS: WHY STARTUP VALUATIONS ARE ART WHILE DILUTION IS A SCIENCE
You need to understand the investor mindset. Valuation and dilution are two intricately linked fundamental truths that all startup founders need to be aware of. Since your valuation will determine your dilution down the line, the universal goal for any founder is to maximize valuation while minimizing dilution. While this may seem like a straightforward premise, it can quickly become …
Inside The Philippines: January 2022
In this month’s inside look into the Philippines – GDP growth is seen to outpace regional peers. IT-BPM sector sustains its growth trajectory and continues to drive office demand. E-commerce transactions are projected to grow at 17% per annum, attracting foreign investors. The Philippine Stock Exchange is named the best bourse in Southeast Asia in its record-breaking year. Here are …
Inside The Philippines: December 2021
In this month’s inside look into the Philippines – GDP growth exceeds expectations. REITs are looking to grow their portfolios. Local conglomerates invest in the logistics industry. Andreessen Horowitz makes its first Philippine investment. Here are the country’s latest market and industry highlights. Source: www.sofcpartners.com
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We just got an awesome notification from locally-owned Zoomy (a rideshare app) – letting us know they offering discounts on rides through ALL of November. Zoomy is across Auckland and Wellington, giving drivers fair pay and giving customers cheap fares (even cheaper this month). They are one of our integration partners, which means you can ride a Zoomy through RIPA …