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Conflict, climate, corruption drive Southeast Asia people trafficking: UN | Human Trafficking News

March 26, 2024 No Comments News , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Latest report comes amid a surge in mostly Muslim Rohingya making dangerous sea journeys in search of safety. Conflict, climate and the demand for low-paid labour in countries such as Thailand and Malaysia, with corruption as a “major enabler”, are driving the growth of the people smuggling trade in Southeast Asia, according to a new [...]read moreConflict, climate, corruption drive Southeast Asia people trafficking: UN | Human Trafficking News

Antler’s founder on its vertical AI bet in Southeast Asia

February 22, 2024 No Comments Technology , , , , ,

A growing roster of vertical AI startups is emerging in Southeast Asia to serve sectors ranging from seafood to finance. Singapore-based venture capital firm Antler recently made a bet on 37 of them, investing $5.1 million in total for pre-seed deals. This included a strategic partnership with Khazanah, Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, which invested into [...]read moreAntler’s founder on its vertical AI bet in Southeast Asia