Meet the Korean startup founders building apps for pets and K-pop fans
At our annual Google for Korea event today, we showcased some of the most inspiring Korean creators and entrepreneurs. I also had the chance to sit down with the founders…
Supporting news innovation in the Asia Pacific region
News organizations in Asia Pacific are at the forefront of innovation when it comes to connecting with readers and exploring new business models. We’ve seen this first-hand, working with partners…
Our commitment to Asia Pacific’s small businesses
Technology can help businesses grow — but only if the people who lead and work for those businesses have the right skills. Today, on Micro-, Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs)…
How Sales Academy helped three women founders grow
We frequently hear from startup founders that it’s difficult to acquire new customers and partners, especially when they’re just getting started. This can be even more difficult for underrepresented founders…
Working with news partners in Asia Pacific
Wake up, check the news … according to this year’s Reuters Institute Digital News Report, smartphones have become the main way people access news first thing in the morning. This…
Digital skills for Japan’s future
In 2001, Google opened its first overseas office in Shibuya, Tokyo. We’re proud of our contribution to Japan over the two decades since: making Google products more helpful for communities,…
Expanding our efforts to combat financial fraud in ads
Combating financial fraud in advertising is a top priority. And to do our part in this cross-industry effort, we’re constantly developing new tools and policies that help better protect the…
Supporting journalists who are taking a stand
Irene Jay Liu leads Google News Lab, part of the Google News Initiative, in the Asia Pacific region. An experienced political, investigative and data journalist, she was a 2017 finalist…
A framework for Asia’s digital growth
While governments and communities across the Indo-Pacific continue to grapple with COVID-19 and other challenges, it’s important not to lose sight of the opportunities of the world’s most economically dynamic…
Enjoy a warm cup of trends for International Tea Day
From bubble tea to tea ceremonies, tea has deep roots and profound cultural significance across Asia. Just ahead of the United Nations’ International Tea Day on Saturday, May 21, we…