Gentari plans to team up with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to drive EV ecosystem growth

Gentari Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based clean energy solutions provider, intends to partner with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) through its subsidiary, Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, to…

Animoca Brands raises additional $11.88M in second tranche of funding for Mocaverse

Animoca Brands Corporation Limited, the Hong Kong-based company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse, has on Friday announced a second tranche of…

Indonesia readies ethics guidance for AI developers – report

Indonesia has drafted ethics guidance for developers using artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent potential misuse of the new technology.

From authentic leadership to talent investment: Five proven tips to win the startup game

Successful entrepreneurs are not made overnight. The path to success in the ever-evolving startup landscape is a gradual process of self-mastery, personal growth, resilience, and…

Insurers, insurance asset managers expect a wave of M&A activity to hit Singapore and Hong Kong in 2024, says Clearwater Analytics

Insurers and insurance asset managers are expecting a wave of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to hit Singapore and Hong Kong in 2024, as the region echoes the wider…

Singapore’s Doctor Anywhere attracts $40.8M in fresh funding to scale healthcare innovation

Doctor Anywhere, a tech-led healthcare company headquartered in Singapore, has on Thursday announced a $40.8 million Series C1 extension round with participating investors…

Singapore’s Bitsmedia raises $20M in Series A funding led by CMIA Capital Partners, Gobi Partners, Bintang Capital Partners

Bitsmedia, the creator of the widely popular Muslim lifestyle application (app), Muslim Pro in Singapore, has successfully secured $20 million in its Series A funding round. This…

Hong Kong’s Klook raises $210M in funding led by Bessemer Venture

Klook, the Hong Kong-based platform for experiences and travel services, announced Thursday that it has successfully completed a $210 million financing, supporting business growth…

Singapore cultivated meat startup Meatiply raises $3.75M seed funding for expansion

Singapore-based cultivated meat company Meatiply has secured $3.75 million in the first close of its seed funding round. The round is co-led by existing investor Wavemaker…

SC Malaysia to introduce streamlined transfer of listing to encourage more exit options

The SC, together with Bursa Malaysia is working to improve efficiency in the public markets to facilitate a start-up’s IPO, with measures such as expediting the IPO process and…

Malaysia’s TNB unveils vision for sustainable energy future and collaboration

Malaysia's utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) said Wednesday that it has solidified its pledge to spearhead Malaysia's energy transition by championing transformative…

UK-IFC’s MAGC receives $45M in funding expansion to support green construction practices in emerging economies

The United Kingdom Government has announced an expansion of funding for climate projects, including the UK-IFC Market Accelerator for Green Construction (MAGC) Program, to…

Demand for AI roles is expected to increase in 2024, says Glints

The demand for artificial intelligence (AI) roles is expected to increase in 2024, with top three roles being sought after are artificial intelligence (AI) engineer, AI mentor or…

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Asia fintech scene gives VC investors confidence about their profits

Venture capital investors aim to protect their investments for a duration ranging from 3 to 10 years. The sooner they invest, the longer they have to wait for a return on their…