We refresh SEA's genAI power list and unpack why relying on third-party models isn't necessarily a weakness. Read from your browser Daily Newsletter Welcome to Tech in Asia's daily newsletter, your essential dose of Asia's tech and startup buzz. Subscribe to this newsletter or send story tips to editors@techinasia.com . Ensure our articles appear in your Google searches: IN FOCUS Regional genAI leaders to have on your radar Why "renting" AI models may not always be a disadvantage Deliveroo serves up last of food delivery orders in Singapore Hello Betamax, We've received a ton of feedback since we released our first iteration of prominent people in Southeast Asia's generative AI space last September. Since then, we've added over a dozen new names to the list based on community recommendations and as new AI startups surfaced. While much of the recent conversation has shifted toward robotics and AI agents, the genAI space is still a flur...
Inside Geniebook's offline expansion - plus fresh data on how VC dry powder is shaping 2026 in SEA and India. Read from your browser Daily Newsletter Welcome to Tech in Asia's daily newsletter, your essential dose of Asia's tech and startup buzz. Subscribe to this newsletter or send story tips to editors@techinasia.com . Ensure our articles appear in your Google searches: IN FOCUS Geniebook rebounds in 2025 after stepping into the offline space Capital may return to Southeast Asia and India as VCs secure fresh war chests South Korea doubles down on AI manufacturing investment Hello Betamax, Edtech was one of the sectors that boomed amid the Covid pandemic, especially as online learning became the norm during lockdowns. My younger brother experienced this firsthand - he attended university classes online and even graduated virtually. But as the demand for online learning declined sharply after the pandemic, edtech players had to rethink their strategies. This is...