Vinfast delivers first batch of EV to customers in Vietnam
Vietnam automaker unit VinFast has released and distributed to customers its first batch of VF e34 electric vehicles (EV) at VinFast manufacturing complex in Hai Phong, Vietnam,…
Customer experience is key differentiator in mobile marketing as businesses go digital at scale, says InMobi’s Rishi Bedi [Q&A]
"Innovations that are driven by consumer trends are simple; brands need to be where their consumers are engaged and watching," says InMobi's Rishi Bedi.
Indonesia’s Kopi Kenangan hits unicorn status with $96M Series C fundraise
Kopi Kenangan has raised $96 million in the first closing of a Series C funding, giving the company a valuation of more than $1 billion. The oversubscribed Series C round was led…
Indonesia’s Alpha JWC Ventures banks on larger fund size as it scouts for opportunities in Southeast Asia
The firm, which has invested in several small and medium enterprises (SME) solutions companies, like GudangAda and UnaBrands, also believes that these firms will be the "next big…
VinFuture Prize: A gift of hope from Vietnam
VinFuture’s sole mission was simply put but stirred up bright hopes for people in a difficult time: “To create meaningful change in the everyday lives of millions of people by…
PwC Hong Kong acquires a land site in The Sandbox metaverse
The Sandbox, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, announced Friday that PwC Hong Kong has acquired a land site in The Sandbox metaverse. PwC Hong Kong thus becomes the first member of…
A new vision for health and wellness
Smart and digital technologies including wearable sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), and telehealth software are transforming healthcare systems and delivery across the world,…
Delivery Hero scales down its German operations, plans to divest its Japanese entity
Delivery Hero SE, the Germany-based local delivery platform, has announced plans to scale down its German operations, foodpanda Germany, to a Berlin-based hub focused on…
True Global Ventures invests $25M into Web3 companies and blockchain
Singapore-based venture fund True Global Ventures 4 Plus (TGV4 Plus) Fund is investing about $25 million into the equity of five industry-redefining Web3 and blockchain. The fund…
The future of food
With global food systems already making up about a third of all man-made greenhouse gas emissions, moving to more sustainable food production, delivery and consumption, is…
Singaporean fintech GEKO acquires EV bike-maker SWAG, plans pre-Series A round in early 2022
Following the acquisition, the combined SWAG and GEKO group plan to hold a pre-Series A funding round, with a combined entity value of $25 million in early 2022.
Vietnam’s e-wallet firm MoMo raises $200M, now a unicorn valued above $2B
The company will also expand and strengthen its services in tier 2 and tier 3 cities as well as rural areas.
L’Oréal Malaysia to double down on social commerce in 2022 to help 250 salons affected by the pandemic
L'Oréal will be doubling down on social commerce with an aim to roll out its social commerce initiative to 250 salons across Malaysia in 2022.
Beyond affordable prices for premium items, Retykle’s circular fashion provides a sustainable solution to high-end apparel e-commerce [Q&A]
Retykle is Asia’s first online resale platform or buying and selling pre-loved high-end babywear, kids wear and maternity fashion. It was set up with the aim of providing users…
