Perspectives: An ASEAN agritech's growth journey

Boon Keat (BK) Chua, CEO of Glife Technologies, joins Jonathan Yip, Asia Head of HSBC Innovation Banking, and Neil Falconer, Head of HSBC Innovation Banking in Singapore. They discuss BK’s transition from the military to the commercial sector, leading to his role at Glife Technologies, a Singapore-founded agritech firm committed to improving the food supply chain's efficiency and transparency, by connecting farmers with F&B operators. BK discusses the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and growth opportunities for ASEAN startups, emphasising a proactive approach to regional growth and the advantages of Singapore’s startup ecosystem.

This episode was recorded during the launch-week of HSBC Innovation Banking in Singapore on 28 October 2025.

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