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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: - [How regulations are enabling growth for Indonesia’s healthtech firms]( - The US$10 million series A round of a Singapore-based crypto payment gateway - Other newsy highlights such as the US$5.5 million seed funding of a Bangladesh-based healthtech startup and some help to build Vietnam’s AI tech talent --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} During our recent Tech in Asia Conference in Jakarta, I got the rare opportunity to have lunch with my copyeditor colleagues: Eileen, Kyle, and Dhania (along with Simon from the Editorial team). I say “rare” because they’re based in the Philippines and Indonesia while I’m in Singapore. We work together all the time but up until last week, I didn’t even really know what they looked like, save for Eileen since we’d met before. Anyway, we settled into a hotpot restaurant that offered individual pots of soup and the freedom to cook our own ingredients, which were made available to us in a buffet setup. You could also mix and create your own sauces and condiments. Now, Simon and I had eaten in restaurants with similar concepts before, but the copyeds hadn’t. The sheer freedom of choice can be somewhat overwhelming for first-timers, and having had to spend a bit more time and effort than one would honestly like for a meal, Dhania lamented, “I really don't thrive in unstructured environments.” We all agreed that that was the quote of the trip. Anyway, it appears that Indonesia’s healthtech firms share her sentiments - the passing of certain bills and policies in the country appear to herald a new era of growth for them. Read on to find out more. -- Winston  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Indonesia’s healthtech regulations inject new dose of optimism to startups]( The country’s new omnibus healthcare law finally gives healthtech players a framework after years of no guidance. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Peak XV, Shorooq lead $10m round of crypto payments firm Triple-A]( The Singapore-based firm allows global businesses to send and receive money faster through its blockchain-led solution. [FPT, Landing AI team up to train Vietnam’s AI workforce]( Landing AI, founded by renowned AI scientist Andrew Ng, is considering opening an engineering center in the country. [How holistic identity puts the power of data back in the hands of consumers]( It will lead to a much healthier relationship between businesses, consumers, and their private data. [10 tech and startup companies hiring actively in Asia this week]( These 10 hiring companies prove that there are plenty of opportunities out there for jobseekers with the right skills and experiences. ---------------------------------------------------------------  VISUAL STORY OF THE DAY [Why are Korean founders setting up shop in Vietnam?]( Vietnam is following in South Korea’s footsteps by developing its automotive and semiconductor industries - and Korean execs have taken notice. ---------------------------------------------------------------  AN EXCLUSIVE GATHERING OF APAC’S FINEST LEADERS Get a ticket to this networking mixer on November 14 As Singapore establishes itself as a global financial hub, Tech in Asia and Airwallex are putting together an evening for senior strategy, growth, product, and payment leaders to unwind and connect. Join fellow decision-makers and industry peers on November 14 and soak up Singapore’s cityscapes from Honcho’s scenic rooftop bar. You’ll be in for a relaxed and casual mixer with fun drinks and light bites - all refreshments are on the house! Level up your payment game while rubbing elbows with experts from Red Dot Payment and more (to be revealed soon!) to get inside scoops and helpful tips. [Get your ticket]( to this invite-only event and build lasting connections. Slots are limited so secure yours now! ---------------------------------------------------------------  EVENTS HAPPENING You can also check out a curated list of trending tech events [over here](. - [AD] [Sip ‘n’ Discuss Sunset: Exclusive Event for Succesful Marketing Leaders]( on 23 November Join SpinX for a fun yet exclusive after-work Thursday sunset session full of marketing wisdom and poolside drinks, tailor-made for marketing leaders. Click [here](  - [AD] [StartmeupHK Festival]( on November 8 to 17 Sometimes, it feels like speakers at conferences and events are just like superstars. With all the insights and anecdotes they offer, it can be easy to get a little starstruck. This year’s StartmeupHK Festival features a star-studded lineup of speakers. These include Ariel Shtarkman, managing partner and co-founder of Undivided Ventures; Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands; Henry Soediarko, director of Milltrust International Group; Christoph Meyer, general manager of Hong Kong, South China, and Macau for the Lufthansa Group; and Zhou Jingren, CTO of Alibaba Cloud. Excited to hear what they have to say? Get your tickets [here](.  - [Tech in Asia x Airwallex - Exclusive Mixer]( Mingle with APAC's Payment and Growth Leaders on November 14 Meet and connect with your peers at Exclusive Mixer: Mingle with APAC's Payment and Growth Leaders, an invite-only networking event on November 14 co-hosted by Tech in Asia and Airwallex. This isn’t your run-off-the-mill corporate event. It’s a gathering of forward-thinkers across Asia Pacific and anyone eager to discover best practices in optimizing and streamlining payment journeys at scale. Grab drinks and light bites while soaking up Singapore’s cityscapes from Honcho’s rooftop bar as you mingle. Come hang out and unwind at this relaxed and casual mixer - all refreshments are on the house [Get your ticket]( to this closed-door event and build lasting connections. Slots are limited so secure yours NOW!  - [Brushstrokes to Success]( Design a Solid Growth Plan for 2024 on November 16 Join senior business leaders and decision-makers at the upcoming “Brushstrokes to Success: Design a Solid Growth Plan for 2024.” Co-hosted by Tech in Asia and G-P, this exclusive event will be held at Bridge+ on November 16. This goes beyond the typical corporate gathering by providing a space where forward thinkers can challenge themselves and explore best practices for scaling businesses from creative and analytical perspectives. Gain and exchange insights with our panelists from Aspire, 2C2P, and G-P in an open Q&A session. Over light bites and drinks, we’ll also go through an exciting agenda that includes quizzes, modern calligraphy, networking and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your business approach and make meaningful connections. [Get your tickets for this closed-door event NOW]( before they’re all snatched up! ---------------------------------------------------------------  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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