Randy Mulyanto

Freelance Journalist and Writer at Freelance

Writing about Indonesia & beyond. Work @AJEnglish @arabnews @FT @guardian @NikkeiAsia @trtworld etc. Ex-AFP, Taiwan, Indonesian media.

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AI recruitment startup hits $1m in annualized revenue in 9 months

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Randy Mulyanto

8 hours agoLocking Your Social Security Number Is Easier Than You May Think. Here's HowProtect your identity from data breaches with this free, simple step. Your Social Security number is the key to many parts of your financial life, from opening a new bank account to applying for a job to renting an apartment.
Singapore Web3 thrives despite ālack of govāt supportā: report

2 weeks ago | techinasia.com | Randy Mulyanto

Singaporeās Web3 sector secured investments worth US$742 million in 2024, accounting for 64% of investments in the city-stateās fintech industry, a report concluded, citing PitchBook data. This traction occurred despite the perceived lack of government support needed by local industry players. The report, released by the Singapore Fintech Association (SFA), with support from the Singapore Economic Development Board, did not disclose which companies received funding.
Over 50% of PH startup deals in 2024 were from FDIs: report

1 month ago | techinasia.com | Randy Mulyanto

Over half of the deals raised by the Philippine startup ecosystem in 2024 came from foreign direct investments (FDIs), according to the Philippine Venture Capital Report 2025 by Foxmont Capital Partners and Boston Consulting Group, which was released at Build Startup Festival on March 25. The report highlighted that 52.5% of the country‚Äôs startup deals last year were from FDIs, which covers venture capital and public markets. That‚Äôs an increase from 36.2% in 2023.
Gojek co-founder, Y Combinator invest in Mito Health

1 month ago | techinasia.com | Randy Mulyanto

Singapore-based healthtech startup Mito Health has announced an additional US$2.2 million in seed funding from new investors, including Gojek co-founder Kevin Aluwi, Syfe founder Dhruv Arora, US accelerator Y Combinator, angel investment group XA Network, vlogger Nuseir Yassin (popularly known as Nas Daily), as well as entrepreneur and investor Balaji Srinivasan.
Lamudiās parent appoints liquidator: Australian govāt body

1 month ago | techinasia.com | Randy Mulyanto

Digital Classifieds Group (DCG), the parent company of proptech firm Lamudi, has appointed a āregistered liquidatorā and āadministrator,ā according to a document from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. The document said that DCG is in āexternal administration,ā which means that it is āinsolvent or in financial difficulty.āIt also revealed that the appointed liquidator is Daniel Peter Juratowitch, CEO of advisory and restructuring firm Cor Cordis. AD.
Cake Groupās Bake shuts down in Singapore after buyout

2 months ago | techinasia.com | Randy Mulyanto

Bake.io, a crypto investment product previously owned by embattled Singapore-based firm Cake Group, announced in an email to users on February 5 that it will cease services in the city-state starting May 1, 2025. This comes after the platform was transferred to new management. Cake Group sold Bake to fintech-focused GSTechnologies Ltd. last month, according to a statement issued by the London Stock Exchange on January 2, 2025.
EFishery employee denies entire company commits fraud

Jan 22, 2025 | techinasia.com | Randy Mulyanto

An eFishery employee has taken to LinkedIn to clarify allegations that the entire agritech company is committing fraud. Elsa Vinietta, eFishery‚Äôs product manager, wrote on her profile on Jan. 22 that its IoT, AI, and apps were real products, not prototypes. ‚ÄúReal farmers are actually using them,‚ÄĚ Vinietta said, adding that the team was willing to prove their usability through live demos and on-site visits. ‚ÄúNot all employees are aware of or involved in fraud.
How much should product designers be paid? This report has the data

Jan 22, 2025 | techinasia.com | Randy Mulyanto

An upcoming report has detailed how much product designers across five levels of seniority in five Southeast Asian countries were paid in 2024. Design Pay Asia‚Äės report, which evaluates product design compensation trends last year, found that mid-level individual contributors (ICs) formed the largest segment with widest compensation variances. There was also a notable jump in compensation from the senior IC to manager roles.
This Google AI specialist moonlights as GrabFood driver

Jan 5, 2025 | techinasia.com | Randy Mulyanto

A Google AI specialist based in Singapore has been moonlighting as a GrabFood delivery rider for months. Yann AÃ¯tBachir has been delivering meals around Singaporeâs Marine Parade and Katong districts on the weekends, working for around four to five hours every Saturday and Sunday. The reason? He is doing it all for charity to âsupport few causes fighting poverty and nature conservation in Southeast Asia,â according to his LinkedIn post on Monday.
Protectionist policies may backfire on Indonesian gamers

Nov 28, 2024 | techinasia.com | Randy Mulyanto

There doesn’t seem to be much in common between video games and the chemical nickel. However, protectionism might be the common thread, at least in Indonesia. The government has progressively banned the export of raw nickel and now requires it to be processed domestically before it can be exported. Similarly, recent actions by the government suggest that the country will become more protective of its gaming market in the future. However, Indonesian gamers may be the ones who end up paying the price.