Singapore’s Sea revises up guidance for Shopee amid strong e-commerce momentum
Singapore-based tech conglomerate Sea Limited has raised the outlook for its e-commerce arm Shopee amid strong e-commerce momentum.
DBS launches blockchain-powered Treasury Tokens pilot with Ant International for 24/7 treasury and liquidity management
Singaporean bank DBS has announced the pilot launch of DBS Treasury Tokens, a next-generation treasury and liquidity management solution, in collaboration with fintech firm Ant…
Animoca Brands joins ZetaChain as validator to accelerate multi-chain interoperability and digital asset adoption
ZetaChain, a universal blockchain, has announced that Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based gaming firm, has become a validator on ZetaChain. This collaboration brings the industry…
When “self-driving” enters the laboratory
#AI allows humans to conduct research and achieve innovation in a more efficient, more cost-effective, and more systematic way. However, looking back at the history of human…
Wise increases account holding and spending limits amidst 30 percent year on year customer growth in Singapore
Global technology company Wise announced Tuesday it has expanded its holding and spending limits for the Wise Account in Singapore. This comes as Wise celebrates a 30 percent…
EDOTCO, MDEC, Boost team up to accelerate digital economy in Malaysia
Telecommunications infrastructure company EDOTCO Malaysia has on Tuesday announced two strategic partnerships with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Boost to…
Indonesia’s Qoala appoints new board members and launches ESOP buyback to fuel growth across Southeast Asia
Indonesia-based insurTech company Qoala has on Tuesday announced the addition of two key leaders, Randy Lianggara and Yujun Chean, to its board as part of its regional strategic…
Indonesia’s PasarPolis eyes expansion into Singapore
Indonesia-based insurtech firm PasarPolis said Tuesday that it is now poised for profitable growth and is preparing for its next major step: expansion into Singapore.
Wavemaker Partners, SEEDS Capital back Mushroom Material in $5M seed funding
Mushroom Material, a New Zealand-based start-up replacing styrofoam pelletized fungi packaging, has secured over $5 million in seed funding. Wavemaker Partners, one of Southeast…
Global edge data center market to cross $300B by 2026: JLL
Global real estate consulting firm JLL has predicted global edge information technology information technology (IT) infrastructure and data centers will become a $317 billion…
Antler closes $72M SEA Fund II to double down on SEA startups
Antler, a Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm, has on Tuesday announced the $72 million close of its second Southeast Asia fund, Antler SEA Fund II. The new Fund will…
Malaysia’s Petronas launches Supplier Support Program for sustainable practices in OGSE
In encouraging Malaysia’s oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) suppliers to embrace sustainability principles, Malaysia's state-owned Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) has…
Maxis and Huawei team up on 5G-advanced Joint Innovation Center in Malaysia
Maxis, a Malaysia-based telecommunication firm, and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia), a subsidiary of Chinese multinational digital communications…
Strengthening cybersecurity in Malaysian businesses: The imperative of employee training
By prioritizing cybersecurity education and training, businesses can safeguard their digital assets, maintain customer trust, and build a robust defense against the ever-changing…
