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This week, we handpicked stories of rocket growth startups, people who boldly challenged uncertainty, and the latest guides for operating businesses in major Asian countries.

Stories for Starting Your Business

👉 How Solving a Minor Inconvenience Became a $12,000 / Month Business

Angus Cheng, an ex-developer from Hong Kong, discovered that accountants had to process financial documents by importing data from PDF files into Excel. He immediately got the idea and started a file conversion service. The product now generates more than $12,000 of monthly recurring revenue. Angus's idea was simple: "Keeping customers happy."

👉 The Trial and Error Story of Thailand's Fastest-Growing Food Startup 

Freshket is an online platform that bridges local farmers, food suppliers, and restaurants. The startup is known for simplifying Thailand's conventional food supply chain, which led to a Series B investment of 23.5 million USD in 2022. The founder had to go through several crises, including COVID-19. Find out more about how a food processing center became an industrial pioneer in the nation.

Stories of Audacious Challenges

👉 How Underdogs Turned 'Entrepreneurship Education' into a Commodity

Will people pay to become an entrepreneur? This question was way more challenging in 2015 in South Korea than now. Despite skepticism, the Underdogs team launched a company-building course with nine participants. That team is now the nation's leading entrepreneurship platform. Check out Underdog's nine-year story of struggle and overcome. 

👉 How a CEO Afraid of Speaking English Recruited Developers Around the Globe

Lukas Shin, the founder of Potential, had almost zero confidence in speaking English. Yet he had to recruit developers from other countries for international competitiveness. What would you have done if you were in his shoes?

Asia Startup Environment Resources

👉 2024 Japan Startup Trends 101

Despite a slight decrease in the overall market size, Japan remains one of the most prominent countries with opportunities. While AI and SaaS continue to hold leadership positions, healthcare and fintech are also rising. Be sure to review the full report for your plans of successfully launching in Japan.

👉 Understanding Vietnam’s Proactive Startup Policies and Ecosystem

Vietnam has reformed its business environment, policies, and government aid since the mid-1980s. Now, the country is operating major events for startups, from networking to business model competition and investor connection opportunities. Find out more about what Vietnam has to offer for future startups!

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