Japan’s estie, inc. raises $20M in Series B led by Vertex Growth & DBJ

The latest round was led by Vertex Growth, a growth-stage venture capital fund anchored by Vertex Holdings, a subsidiary of global investment company Temasek, and Development Bank…

AirAsia brand co. appoints multi-hyphenate Ta-ku as Creative Director

AirAsia brand co. (Abc.) has on Tuesday announced the appointment of Ta-ku, also known as Regan Mathews, as its new Creative Director.

UNODC estimates financial losses between $18B and $37B from scams in East and Southeast Asia in 2023

UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has on Monday estimated financial losses between US $18 billion and $37 billion from scams targeting victims in East and Southeast Asia in…

Malaysia’s Ramssol inks partnership with Singapore’s HONO for AI-driven HR solutions

Malaysia-based human resources (HR) solutions provider. Ramssol Group Berhad has inked a partnership with Singapore-based software as a service (SaaS) provider Hono Asia Pte. Ltd.…

Malaysia’s Heitech Padu terminates 30% stake acquisition in Souqa Fintech

Malaysia-based technology firm HeiTech Padu has terminated its plan to acquire 30 percent stake in Islamic payment firm Souqa Fintech.

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Navigating sustainability challenges in Southeast Asia’s datacenter boom

As data centers in #SoutheastAsia continue to evolve with advanced power management and sustainable practices, they are poised to reap long-term benefits. By adopting scalable…

Hyundai and Waymo team up for autonomous car technology

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company and US autonomous driving technology firm Waymo announced they have entered into a multi-year, strategic partnership.

Capital A’s AirAsia brand co. partners Moonbug, MiraiLab to strengthen AirAsia Buds’ IP presence

AirAsia brand co. (Abc.), the brand management and intellectual property (IP) arm of Capital A, has announced two major partnerships with Moonbug Entertainment and MiraiLab to…

Malaysia’s JAZRO bags investment from Gobi Partners to make robotics education accessible to all children

This strategic investment will enable JAZRO to expand its educational offerings and reach more young learners, nurturing a new generation of tech-savvy innovators.

Climate Investment Funds eyes $1B decarbonization investment

The Climate Investment Funds, one of the world’s largest multilateral climate funds, has announced the deployment of up to $1 billion in funding as part of CIF’s Industry…

Swiss-founded BE WTR raises $45.45M Series C funding for expansion plans in Singapore and Asia

BE WTR, the Swiss-founded company sustainable and premium water solutions provider, has raised CHF 39 million ($45.45 million) in its Series C funding round for expansion plans in…

IFC lends $534M to ENGIE to boost renewable energy in emerging markets

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a landmark green and sustainability-linked loan of €500 million ($534 million) to…

MDEC & martech web3 firm Emerge Group form strategic partnership to propel Malaysia as a Web3 gaming hub in SE Asia

EMERGE Group will leverage its extensive network of Web3 gaming partnerships, including collaborations with Gala Games, Immutable X, TZ APAC, Sei and other leading Web3 gaming…

US’s KLA completes first phase of $200M Singapore operations expansion

United States-based chiptool maker KLA Corporation said Thursday it has completed first phase of $200 million Singapore operations expansion.