Deep Dive: The big deal with regulating Big Tech

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In recent years, Big Tech has drawn the ire of regulators across the globe. And given the current state of the world, some governments have been raising taxes on tech giants to bolster their own economies.</span></p> <p>But as several countries in Southeast Asia begin imposing stricter regulations, will smaller tech players get caught up in the attempt to keep the titans in check?</p> <p>On this episode of <em>Deep Dive</em>, <em>Tech in Asia</em> industry analyst Simon Huang explains why regulators in the region are tightening the screws, what critics and advocates are saying about the changes, and whether smaller startups have cause to worry.</p> <p>More information on today's episode here: <a href= "https://www.techinasia.com/southeast-asian-states-tightening-screws-tech-giants"> https://www.techinasia.com/southeast-asian-states-tightening-screws-tech-giants</a></p> <p><strong>Featured reporter:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.techinasia.com/profile/simon-huang" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Simon Huang</a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> a <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Tech in Asia</span></em> industry analyst <span style="font-weight: 400;">based in Singapore</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential reading:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.techinasia.com/southeast-asian-states-tightening-screws-tech-giants" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How Southeast Asian states are tightening the screws on tech giants</a></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Episode Sponsor:</strong></p> <p>Sign up for Tech in Asia Live to get unlimited digital access to live classes, events, pitch nights, and our signature Tech in Asia Conference by becoming a Tech in Asia Core subscriber. Visit <a href="https://techin.asia/sub">https://techin.asia/sub</a> to learn more.</p>