Why is Southeast Asia so attractive for global companies and semiconductor supply chains? (Call #134)

On Call with Insignia Ventures

Global companies setting up HQs in Singapore and shifting factories and R&D offices from China to Vietnam. Semiconductor supply chains diversifying with chip nationalism. Macroeconomic headwinds posing challenges for startup fundraising. What do these mean for Southeast Asia startups and ASEANnovation? Paulo goes on call with Fanny Potkin, Asia Technology Correspondent at Reuters to talk about these emerging trends and industry evolutions and their implications for startup opportunities in Southeast Asia. Timestamps (02:01) A longtime business and tech journalist's POV on Southeast Asia's startup opportunities; (10:44) Navigating the influx of global companies and big tech to Southeast Asia; (15:15) The future of semiconductor supply chains and Southeast Asia's role in this; The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, tax, or business advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insignia Ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fund.