For global tech firms, the Asia-Pacific region is no longer a “nice to have.” It is fast becoming the centre of gravity for digital transformation and cloud infrastructure. According to the McKinsey Global Institute, the region is projected to account for nearly half of global GDP growth by 2040, and companies that anchor themselves here with regional ambition stand to win. Singapore, often called the “Switzerland of Asia,” has in recent years positioned itself as the strategic launchpad for that journey—offering regulatory stability, talent, capital, and global connectivity.  It is also where US-based AvePoint has built its AI research lab and Asia headquarters, and most recently announced its dual listing on the Singapore Exchange in September 2025. To AvePoint CEO Tianyi Jiang, also known as TJ, the company’s story offers a blueprint for Singaporean entrepreneurs: think regionally from day one, and plug into the global platform economy. "Singapore has a...