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41:07

How B2C Fintech Is Trying To Bypass Middlemen Like...

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2023/06/22

Direct-to-Consumer brands are all about going direct to the customer and acquiring them, bypassing middlemen and traditional distribution channels like agency forces and retailers, but this may have been much tougher than anticipated. While DTC brands like Warby Parker and Spotify were some of the hottest names in tech, in recent times the tone has become more pessimistic, even B2C fintech companies like Robinhood and Klarna haven’t been spared from this. Today on BizBytes we take a local look by

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32:21

The Rising Rent Dilemma: Can Hawkers Weather the Storm?

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2023/06/21

The food and beverage sector is no stranger to hardships and obstacles, but a looming potential challenge in the form of rent increases threatens to stir the hawker industry pot. A recent situation involving hawkers in Penang, highlights the enormous implications of such a move, painting a concerning picture for food stall owners everywhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:04

How To Tap Into ChatGPT While Balancing Our Wellbeings

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2023/06/20

Whether you are a fan or not, the buzz and growth of AI doesn’t look like it’s going to stop anytime soon, especially with the money being pumped in. Today on Biz Bytes, we take a look at this topic from 2 angles - how we can tap into AI to improve productivity, but also a look at the potential downsides of using AI at work.We start the show by exploring the potential downsides of AI on the back of a recent study that sheds light and validates concerns of this new technology, which includes

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38:54

More MSME Funding - An Equity Crowdfunding & P2P...

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2023/06/19

Last week, the Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF) announced that it had co-invested RM638 million in 3,635 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in 2022, helping fuel their growth and developmentIn the last few years, ECF and P2P platforms have continued to grow its presence here in Malaysia, seeing an increase of 26% on-year to RM1.7B in 2022, as noted by the Securities Commission (SC) in its 2022 Report.Given the growth of this industry, today on Enterprise Biz Bytes, we speak to industry

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31:15

Mistral AI - How is a 4 Week Old Startup Worth $240...

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2023/06/18

Plenty of money is being thrown at AI startups as shown by PitchBook data released in March, but last week’s announcement from Mistral AI has blown all those deals out of the water.Last week French technology and AI company Mistral AI announced that it raised a $113.4 million seed round, just a month after being set up. Sources close to the company that spoke to American tech and portal Techcrunch confirmed that the value of Mistral AI at around $260 million.Mistral AI is co-founded by alums from

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39:27

Talent Retention: Finding A Balance Between Employees...

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2023/06/15

The talent recruitment landscape has significantly evolved over the years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated these changes. We are witnessing updates to policies and more flexible work hours and benefits to cater to the changing interests of the workforce. Here at BFM, our conversations with various service providers that closely collaborate with corporate HR teams often highlight a major concern: retaining talent rather than merely attracting it. The question now is, how can

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38:37

SVDP 2.0 - How To Tell If You Need To Pay (More) Taxes?

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2023/06/14

Earlier this month, the government’s Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) 2.0 kicked off. Starting from June 6th 2023 all the way to 31st May 2024, the aim is to encourage non-compliant taxpayers to report any incorrect or undisclosed taxes over the years, covering both direct and indirect taxes. This includes a 100% waiver on tax penalty and seems to be targeted at the informal sector, including areas such as social media creators and e-commerce businesses.Today on BizBytes we speak to Soh

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26:34

Dodging Job Scams in the Post-Pandemic Work World

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2023/06/13

In an era where online job listings have become the norm, an insidious undercurrent of job scams has been steadily infiltrating the job market. The impact of these scams is far-reaching, not only depriving desperate job-seekers of their hard-earned savings but also eroding trust in the recruitment process itself.Photo Credits: ShuttershockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:28

With RM67 Million Raised, What’s Next for...

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2023/06/12

Last week, Malaysian-based full-stack insurtech startup PolicyStreet announced a US$15.3 million (RM67 million) Series B fundraising round, led by Khazanah Nasional. DigitalNews Asia notes that other investors in the round include lead investors from the Series A round Altara Ventures, as well as Gobi Partners and Spiral Ventures.PolicyStreet intends to use the funds to strengthen its technology and underwriting capabilities to drive further growth of the business, which includes regional expansion,

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26:25

Why M&A Is Essential for Asian Firms to Grow

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2023/06/11

Overseas expansion has been instrumental for growth for Asia’s biggest consumer products companies, growing 3 times faster overseas than in their home market with 9 of the 50 firms generating more than half of their total revenue offshore and another 15 generating more than 25% of total revenue offshore.Today on BizBytes we take a deeper dive into a recent Bain & Company report that explores how APAC consumer products firms expanded overseas quickly. Helping us with this was Gino Dizon, Partner

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32:57

Apple’s Spatial Computing Gamble

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2023/06/08

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 saw a slew of impressive announcements that will certainly delight Apple enthusiasts and tech-lovers alike.We catch up (again) with Matt Armitage from Kulturpop.com to have a run through some of the announcements to get his thoughts.Photo Credits: ShuttershockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Malaysia’s Roadmap to Creating a SUPER Startup Ecosystem

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2023/06/07

On this episode of BizBytes, we explore the Malaysia Startup Ecosystem Roadmap, or more commonly known as SUPER. We take a look at its role, the potential support Malaysian startups can expect, and how it’s trying to address key concerns in Malaysia’s startup ecosystem, including issues such as the fragmented and potentially confusing nature of many of the initiatives and agencies launched to support the local startup ecosystem.Joining us for this conversation was Harmender Singh, Vice President

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36:33

Unearthing Malaysia's Soonicorns and the Role of...

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2023/06/06

What does it take to discover the next Unicorn in Malaysia, or even to be the next Unicorn in Malaysia?We’re going to be going on a journey through the thriving startup ecosystem of Southeast Asia, and reflecting on its rapid expansion and the catalysts that have spurred growth. We probe into innovative business models and the success stories they've propelled, while also touching on the promising sectors for venture capital. We also delve into the crucial role of platforms like E27's TOP100 and the

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23:54

Helping Malaysia Tap Into Hong Kong’s Tech and...

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2023/06/05

On Friday, HKSTP - that’s the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation revealed a plan to empower Malaysian businesses and talents with global growth ambitions to unlock the huge HK-Greater Bay Area (GBA)-China market opportunity.They launched the “Innovation Mixer” – an outreach programme aimed at collaborating with enterprises and talents from all around the world to expand the innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystems in the region. They also unveiled the Market Discovery

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23:54

Helping Malaysia Tap Into Hong Kong’s Tech and...

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2023/06/05

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) unveiled plans to bolster Malaysian businesses and talents aiming to tap into the HK-Greater Bay Area (GBA)-China market. Two key initiatives include the "Innovation Mixer," a global collaboration program for enriching regional innovation and technology ecosystems, and the Market Discovery Programme, set to boost global tech ventures in China and Asian markets via Hong Kong. Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, gives us insight into the

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21:11

AI vs Education: AI is a Superpower That We Need To Tame

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2023/06/01

There’s been a bit more buzz around AI this week following an open letter signed by a group of AI experts and other high-profile figures and released by the Center for AI Safety. The open letter had only one line - “Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war.”Now contemplating and discussing the end of the world is a bit beyond our scope here on BizBytes, but one thing is clear, AI is powerful and we

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30:02

Navigating the Digital Main Street: SMEs and the...

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2023/05/31

In an age of rapid digital evolution, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are discovering the immense power of local Search Engine Optimization (SEO).Local SEO has become a pivotal tool for SMEs striving to compete with larger corporations, attracting local customers and carving out a niche in the market. But what exactly is local SEO, and how can SMEs harness its potential?We’ll be hearing from our in-house ‘Expert’ Tech Lead here at BFM; Najman Maliki.Photo Credits: ShutterstockSee

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32:25

Investing Sustainably

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2023/05/30

Investors today are seeking value beyond straight monetary returns. With mounting evidence of climate change’s impact on the lives and livelihoods of people across the world and the growing demand for social equity, investors have gotten serious about backing corporations and funds with a demonstrated commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Responsible investing has been around in one form or another for quite some time. Pacifists may choose not to invest in companies that manufacture

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21:37

How Malaysia Wants to Regulate BNPL

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2023/05/29

Last week, Australia announced that it would be looking into new laws in an effort to regulate the BNPL sector as a consumer credit product, which comes amidst rising concerns of BNPL repayments.Closer to home, we’re seeing similar concerns around delayed or missed BNPL payments , so today on BizBYtes we’re going to explore what our regulators are looking to do to regular the industry and how this could impact the BNPL startups in Malaysia with Vincent Fong, Chief Editor, Fintech News MalaysiaSee

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35:24

Beware of Ghost Jobs

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2023/05/28

Not all job openings are actual jobs. A significant number of managers shared that the openings are kept active but the jobs simply don't exist. What is the rationale of putting up a job opening with no intention to hire? We speak to Jack Kelly, Founder & CEO, WeCruitr to discuss more about the rationale and morale of companies doing so, and what job seekers do to avoid applying for ghost jobs. Photo Credits: Shuttershock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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