Deep Dive: The high hopes of the cannabis tech industry

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to analysts, the cannabis industry in Asia alone could be worth US$12.5 billion in 2024. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While this estimate has spawned a number of startups hungry for a share of the potential pie, does it mean the region is in for a “green gold rush”? That depends on several factors, including whether a lot more countries will follow Thailand’s lead in legalizing cannabis, even if just for medical use.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this month’s <em>Deep Dive</em>, <em>Tech in Asia</em>’s Joseph Gan discusses the Asian cannabis tech industry’s latent potential and whether it’s worth betting on.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">More information on today's episode here: <a href= "https://www.techinasia.com/deep-dive-high-hopes-cannabis-tech-industry"> https://www.techinasia.com/deep-dive-high-hopes-cannabis-tech-industry</a></span></p> <p><strong>Featured reporter:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.techinasia.com/profile/joseph-gan-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joseph Gan</a></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, a</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Tech in Asia</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> reporter 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/tackling-taboo-cannabis-tech-rise-asia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tackling a taboo: Cannabis tech on the rise in Asia</a></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Episode Sponsor:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This year, the Tech in Asia Conference will explore the tech opportunities presented by the new Golden Age. To adjust to our new reality, we will also be going virtual as we aim to bring you the most relevant insights into four areas:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">What are the emerging opportunities in the region's golden age</span></li> <li>Which