Ph.D. or Ph.Didn't?

More: Sea Group taps a rival’s COO to lead its digital bank. [Read from your browser]( Daily Newsletter Welcome to Tech in Asia's free Daily Newsletter! Get full access to our subscribers-only Daily Newsletter and other insightful analysis on the big and messy topics of Asia’s tech and startup community by [registering here](.  --------------------------------------------------------------- IN FOCUS In today's newsletter, we spotlight: - [Yet more diploma drama]( - The AI guidelines Singapore hopes will boost the industry - Other newsy highlights such as Sea Group picking a new leader for its digital bank unit --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but a Tech in Asia investigation has uncovered a member of the startup scene’s suspect educational credentials. AI startup founder Anne Cheng eventually admitted that she wasn’t a Ph.D. graduate of the prestigious Stanford University in the US. She's the fourth founder or investor whose questionable or sham credentials were exposed by Tech in Asia this year so far. Once is a coincidence, but four times in just seven months? That seems like a trend. Dive into today’s premium piece for the nuts and bolts of this story, and keep your eyes peeled on our website for more analysis of this troubling phenomenon in the coming weeks. -- Peter  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [AI startup founder Anne Cheng said she has a Ph.D. from Stanford. She admits it’s not true]( Cheng's doctorate in “behavioral economics” turned out to be a misrepresentation of her educational background, based on records and her own admission. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Singapore to strengthen AI governance for a more business-supportive ecosystem]( The government plans to bring in guidelines for AI governance in the city-state, with the goal of creating a more supportive ecosystem for businesses. [Sea’s Digital Bank Picks New Chief to Ward Off Tough Competition]( Natalia Goh has been appointed the new leader of MariBank, Sea's Singapore digital bank. Goh joined from rival Trust Bank, where she had been the COO since 2022. ---------------------------------------------------------------  VISUAL STORY OF THE DAY [Capital SEA: Southeast Asia’s funding landscape]( Who are the new active investors on the block? Which funding rounds look like outliers? This visual story answers all this and more. --------------------------------------------------------------- TECH IN ASIA’S FOUNDERS MEETUP: MALAYSIA ON JULY 25 You'll regret missing this. (Seriously.) Founders Meetup is your all-access pass to Southeast Asia's most influential investors, founders, and tech leaders - no pitch decks required. Join us in Kuala Lumpur on July 25 to forge game-changing connections, turn insights into opportunities, and become a part of the movement shaping the region's tech future. Ready to level up? [Get in on the action now.]( ---------------------------------------------------------------  PRESS PEEKS The following press releases were published as they were received, without any editing from the Tech in Asia team. You too can publish your own press release on Tech in Asia by simply filling in [this]( page](. 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Rigorous Verification and Smart Allocation are the Key Of Complex Domain Names!]( NeuAlgo's SD-MBS frameworks enhance data processing by prioritizing trustworthiness and third-party verification over traditional domain readability. - The Business Times - [The Business Times launches ‘paid press release’ service]( Businesses can now share their latest announcements on BT’s site for a fee. - Salmon Group - [Salmon wins Fintech Start-Up Award at the Asian Banking and Finance Fintech Awards 2024]( Salmon has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Asian Banking and Finance (ABF) Fintech Start-Up Award - Philippines. ---------------------------------------------------------------  EVENTS HAPPENING You can also check out a curated list of trending tech events [over here]( and Tech in Asia’s signature events [here](.  [Tech in Asia Conference Kuala Lumpur 2024 : Malaysia on The Rise on July 24 - 25]( Get ready to be inspired at the upcoming #TIAConferenceKL. 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