Tech in Asia
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | News Publishing |
| Founded | August 1, 2010 |
| Founder | Willis Wee |
| Headquarters | Singapore |
Area served | Southeast Asia, Jakarta |
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Number of employees | 100 |
| Website | https://www.techinasia.com |
Tech in Asia is a Singapore- and Jakarta-based technology news website covering topics on startups and innovation in Asia. Backed by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin in 2015,[1] it has hosted annual conferences across the continent primarily in Singapore, Tokyo, and Jakarta since 2012.[2]
In January 2024, it was reported that SPH Media had completed its purchase of the company.[3]
History and growth
[edit | edit source]Founded in 2010 by Willis Wee during his third year at university,[4] Tech in Asia maintains a focus on Asian and Southeast Asian countries, often covering startups and legislative developments from Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, China and India.[citation needed]
One year before offering its articles through its subscription program in November 2017, it raised US$6.6 million in funding led by Hanwha Investment and Securities.[5]
In 2018, in addition to launching a marketing agency providing integrated media, marketing, events, and design solutions for brands,[6] it also hosts annual Tech in Asia Conference for tech companies and VCs in Asia.[7]
Subscription program
[edit | edit source]In October 2018, Tech in Asia launched its subscription program where it moved from offering free articles previously to a paywall-like structure. In its initial iteration, the single-tier paid subscription offered users access to five free articles per month, after which they were asked to pay US$18 a month or US$180 a year.[8]
Currently, the portal offers three subscription plans, ranging from free to US$16.58 per month.[9] All of its plans are billed yearly, with the uppermost tier now costing US$199 per year. A mid-level subscription, priced at US$59 per year, offers limited access to the portal's "Premium" coverage.[citation needed]
Tech in Asia Indonesia
[edit | edit source]On July 2025, Tech in Asia announced that it was winding down its Indonesia product, as part of streamlining operations.[10]
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