Grab announces three ESG goals for sustainable and inclusive growth
Grab, the Singapore-based superapp, announced Thursday three goals to drive sustainable and inclusive growth in Southeast Asia. The new goals are doubling the number of…
Indonesia’s Qoala raises $65M Series B funding led by Eurazeo
Indonesia-based insurtech startup Qoala, said Wednesday it has successfully raised Series B funding of $65 million led by Eurazeo.The round also saw participation from several…
Hong Kong’s Gusto Collective completes seed plus financing round of $11M
Gusto Collective, Hong Kong-based BrandTech holding company, said Thursday it has raised $ 11 million in its seed plus funding round led by Animoca Brands and Gaw Capital. The…
YouTrip & Mastercard launch YouBiz smart corporate card for SMEs to earn unlimited cashback and save on FX fees
The development follows YouTrip’s recent $30 million Series A funding.
Singapore’s Eureka Robotics raises $4.25M Pre-Series A round led by UTEC
Singapore-based robotics firm Eureka Robotics said Wednesday it has raised a Pre-Series A round of $4.25 million led by one of Asia’s largest deep-tech investment firms The…
SC Ventures and SBI Holdings sign MOU to speed up portfolio expansion and build ecosystems
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, announced that it had entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SBI Holdings, Inc.…
Taiwan’s Gogoro to launch battery swapping platform & smartscooters in Israel
Gogoro Inc., a Taiwan-based battery swapping ecosystems provider, announced Thursday it was partnering with Israeli two-wheel vehicle distributor Metro Motor and Israeli gas and…
Exploring key HR trends in 2022 and beyond
HR will play a crucial role in the development of better workplace collaboration, more efficient remote work, improved career experiences, business transformation, and delivering…
Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast’s IPO may be delayed till next year – report
The IPO is planned for the fourth quarter of this year.
Singapore’s Sea Ltd prepares move into Indonesia’s insurance sector – report
The US-listed tech firm has prepared plans to acquire an insurance company in Indonesia, Financial Times reported on Wednesday, quoting two people close to the discussions.
Temasek’s Fullerton Fund Management to list private equity fund on ADDX’s digital platform
Private market exchange ADDX said Wednesday it has partnered with investment specialist Fullerton Fund Management Company Ltd (Fullerton) to list Fullerton’s private equity fund…
Building Southeast Asia’s EV motorbike ecosystem, an interview with ION Mobility’s James Chan [Podcast Q&A]
"With the EV transition, we’re not just going to benefit from significant efficiency gains in converting stored electrical energy into mobility. We’re also going to make that…
Singapore insurtech firm CoverGo raises $15M Series A led by SemperVirens VC
CoverGo, a Singapore-based insurtech platform, announced Tuesday it has secured $15 million in Series A funding led by California-based SemperVirens VC with participation from US…
South Korea’s oHouse raises $182M Series D funding from SoftBank Ventures Asia and others
oHouse, a South Korean home furnishing and remodeling unicorn, announced Friday that it has raised $182 million Series D funding from prominent global investors to power the…
