Diversity, thy name be Globe

More: VNG backs out of a US IPO (for now). [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: - [How Globe is diversifying into a “techco” and why it might work]( - Lightspeed Ventures’ big-name additions - Other newsy highlights such as VNG’s withdrawal of its US IPO application --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} If I were to sum up 2023 in one word, it would be “evolution.” Myriad changes in the office and at home meant that I had to do and get used to things I didn’t think about before. Thankfully, I’ve been able to make most of the necessary adjustments, and I’m now a fuller human being with more key experiences under my belt. That goes for companies too. Tech winter or not, staying still is the same as falling behind, so constantly innovating with the big picture in mind is key. Take the Philippines’ Globe Telecom - it’s gone from being just a telco to having its fingers in many pies, including fintech, adtech, and healthtech. Read on to find out more about Globe’s wide range of business interests and digital ventures - and how they all help each other. -- Winston  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [From telco to ‘techco’: the Philippines’ Globe seeks next unicorn after GCash success]( GCash’s success has spurred Globe to go harder on its various digital ventures that span climate, health, education, and more. Can they succeed? --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Vietnam-based tech giant VNG drops US listing plan]( However, the company said in a SEC filing that it intends to submit a new registration statement in the future. [Lightspeed onboards former Gojek, Boat CEOs as venture partners]( Lightspeed and its global team currently manage US$25 billion in assets under management across the US, Europe, India, Israel, and Southeast Asia. ---------------------------------------------------------------  VISUAL STORY OF THE DAY [Israel’s top-funded tech companies in the last decade]( Which companies will emerge as the country's next tech bigwigs? A look at the players bringing in the most funds may help you figure it out. ---------------------------------------------------------------  CONFERENCE LINEUP Check out Tech in Asia’s signature events lineup for 2024 [here](. - [Saigon Summit 2024 (30 May 2024)]( Join Tech in Asia’s very first Saigon Summit along with more than 700 other regional tech scene enthusiasts to make connections and create opportunities to catalyze the sector’s growth. - [Product Development Conference (June 2024)]( Gain insights from industry leaders, explore current trends, and learn best practices at our Product Development Conference in mid-2024. Sign up as early as now to get special rates for this two-day event in Jakarta. - [Tech in Asia Conference Kuala Lumpur 2024 (July 2024)]( For the first time ever, Tech in Asia Conference is coming to Kuala Lumpur! Join us in July as tech enthusiasts and industry experts across Southeast Asia get together for the region’s largest tech gathering. ---------------------------------------------------------------  WHO'S HIRING You can post a job [here]( or search for jobs [here](. - [Copyeditor]( at Tech in Asia Manila, Philippines - [Tax Sr. Officer]( at Aruna Jakarta, Indonesia - [Event Content Strategist]( at Tech in Asia Singapore, Singapore - [Head of AI (Akar Inti Data)]( at Dealls Jakarta, Indonesia - [Operation Analyst (Project Based)]( at Scout.inc Jakarta, Indonesia - [Network Engineer]( at Graha Karya Informasi Jakarta, Indonesia [ADVERTISE]( | [SUBSCRIBE]( P.S. Don't miss out on the biggest tech news and analysis. Add newsletter@techinasia.com to your address book, contacts, or safe sender list. Or simply move us into your inbox. Tech in Asia thanks our partners for supporting our newsletters. Sponsorship has no influence on editorial content. Too many emails? Switch to a different frequency or get new content through our [preference center]( or [unsubscribe](. You can also break our hearts and remove yourself from all Tech in Asia emails over [here](  ---------------------------------------------------------------  Copyright © 2024 Tech in Asia, All rights reserved. 63 Robinson Road, Singapore 068894