SE Asian tech startups vying for US listings need strong metrics to tell a good story

SE Asian tech startups vying for US listings need strong metrics to tell a good story

The scene of Nasdaq and VNG executives signing the MoU shown on Nasdaq Tower. Image: Nasdaq

SE Asian tech startups have been nurturing the ambition of an initial public offering in the US markets, but the road to listing may not be easy given that the backdoor listing option has dried up and the direct listing route in a foreign market is fraught with challenges.

Edited by: Padma Priya

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