Shopee vs. one employee: a look at noncompetition clauses

More: Singapore-based Circles has a new set of leaders. [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: - Experts’ opinions on Shopee’s [failed attempt to enforce noncompetition clauses]( - The AI startup squaring up to Google and Microsoft - Other newsy highlights such as Circles’ new leadership --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} One of the common questions relatives ask during Lunar New Year is, “How’s work?” For Lim Teck Yong, he could answer - with no hyperbole - that he beat Shopee in a court of law. The ecommerce giant had sued him for moving to ByteDance and allegedly breaching noncompetition and nonsolicitation restrictions in his employment contract. But the case was dismissed. If I were Lim, that’s a neat little story I’d be taking every opportunity to bring up. -- Winston  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Shopee lawsuit loss loss sparks debate on noncompetition clauses]( We spoke to professionals from the HR, PR, and legal fields for their take on Shopee’s attempt to enforce a noncompete agreement. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [SG-based Circles names ex-Gojek, Coinbase exec as CFO in leadership shakeup]( In his new role, Justin Choi will lead the company’s corporate strategy, manage financial operations, and oversee strategic acquisitions. [Singaporean ex-Googler’s AI startup launches new model to rival Bard, ChatGPT]( Reka said the new model, Reka Flash, is trained on text from over 32 languages. ---------------------------------------------------------------  EVENTS HAPPENING You can also check out a curated list of trending tech events [over here](. - [Saigon Summit 2024: Charting Vietnam’s Tech Future on May 30]( Connect with over 700 regional tech talents at Saigon Summit 2024, Tech in Asia’s largest-ever event in Vietnam. The summit offers an unparalleled fusion of cultural immersion, expert learning, and bespoke networking opportunities, all aimed at nurturing the undeniable potential of Southeast Asia’s next tech hotspot. Grab your tickets before February 25 to save a whopping 60% with our [early bird special]( - while stocks last! ---------------------------------------------------------------  VISUAL STORY OF THE DAY [Charting Byju’s 99% fall in valuation]( Once, Byju’s was the brightest star in India’s startup sky, but the edtech firm has seen its once US$22 billion valuation brought down to earth. ---------------------------------------------------------------  CONFERENCE LINEUP Check out Tech in Asia’s other signature events lineup for 2024 [here](. - [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](. - [Sr. Manager Legal & Compliance]( at Kitabisa.com Jakarta, Indonesia - [Business Development (Mekari Jurnal)]( at Mekari Jakarta, Indonesia - [Student Success (Customer Service) - Yogyakarta Based]( at Cakap Yogyakarta, Indonesia - [Social Media Intern]( at Ematic Solutions Jakarta, Indonesia - [Head of System Administrator]( at Scout.inc Jakarta, Indonesia - [.Net Developer (Hybrid) - Project 3 Month]( at SIGMATECH 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