Archive - Asia Tech Lens

Indonesia’s digital lending is growing fast, but so are the risks

Recent P2P platform collapses raise urgent questions about risk and regulation

22 hrs ago •

This 3rd-Gen Kuok Is Transforming the Family Empire With a $10B AI Bet

Kuok Meng Wei, a Stanford-educated engineer and grandson of Malaysia’s richest man, is betting big on Southeast Asia’s digital future by building data…

Jul 15 •

The New Dynasty: China’s Rise as a Gaming Superpower

From the shadows of the East, Chinese developers are crafting the next generation of gaming masterpieces, redefining the Triple-A single-player…

Jul 11 •

Scroll, Spin, Spend: How China is Influencing Southeast Asia’s E-commerce

Chinese platforms are exporting more than cheap goods; they’re reshaping digital behavior, seller strategy, and platform design across Southeast Asia.

Jul 9 •

June 2025

Inside China’s bold push to build humanoid robots: Here are 5 companies that are leading the charge

China produces nearly 90% of humanoid robot components.

Jun 27 •

Fewer Apps, More Utility: How Mini Apps Are Changing Digital Life in Southeast Asia

With phones cluttered by dozens of apps and constant notifications, users across Southeast Asia are feeling the weight of digital overload.

Jun 25 •

Super AI Singapore: Through Our Eyes

An unfiltered look at the technologies, and takeaways from Super AI 2025

Jun 20 •

When cloud goes local: What GoTo’s migration signals about Indonesia’s data future

Cloud infrastructure is no longer just about tech—it’s a strategic edge in today’s global regulatory and political climate.

Jun 18 •

Made-in-China Short Dramas for Mobile Phones Gain Popularity in the U.S.

After web novels and online games, bite-sized short dramas have become the latest cultural export from China to captivate U.S. audiences.

Jun 13 •

Why Southeast Asia’s super apps won’t look like China’s

Grab and Gojek have adopted different business models as they grapple with the region’s myriad regulations and local preferences

Jun 11 •

A Traditional Journalist, Some AI Tools, and the Future of Storytelling

A lot of you may not know this, but several of the team members behind Asia Tech Lens are actually traditional, mainstream broadcast journalists and…

Jun 6 •

Asia's High-Stakes Chip Game: What To Do When You're Caught Between Two Tech Superpowers

From Asia’s Vantage Point: Part Two of Our Expert’s Take on the Chip War

Jun 4 •

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