Evaluating the potential of Web 3.0 in FinTech: Hype or trillion-dollar opportunity?
With its promise of enhanced security, increased efficiency, and expanded opportunities for financial services, Web 3.0 has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about…
Chinese EV maker XPeng appoints Bermaz Auto Bhd as official distributor in Malaysia
XPeng's move to enter the Malaysian market also came as competition in China's EV market intensified. EV companies race to cut prices, with market leader BYD spearheading a deeper…
Malaysia’s MYStartup selects 26 startups for pre-accelerator cohort 3 program
Malaysian government held MYStartup, in partnership with startup accelerator Growth Charger, has selected 26 high potential startups for the MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Cohort 3…
Animoca Brands partners Blockpass for secure and regulatory compliant Web3
Blockpass, the United Kingdom-based provider of compliant identity verification solutions for the Web3 space, and Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based company advancing digital…
Singapore’s 9 Lives Interactive secures $3M in funding round led by Mechanism Capital
9 Lives Interactive, an independent game studio based in Singapore, has on Thursday announced a successful $3 million funding round led by Mechanism Capital. The round also saw…
India’s HiLabs raises $39M in Series B financing co-led by Eight Roads Ventures and Denali Growth Partners
HiLabs, an India-based provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to manage dirty data, has on Thursday announced a $39 million Series B financing. The round was…
Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Top Tips from Female Tech Leaders
In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we talked to several female leaders in tech to learn more about their experiences and challenges. They also shared some advices to…
Japan, ASEAN to integrate QR code payments by 2025 – report
Five ASEAN member countries, namely Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Philippines, signed a memorandum of understanding on payment integration between the countries in…
UAE’s Param Labs secures strategic investment from Animoca Brands, strengthening partnership to fuel Web3 ecosystem development
Param Labs, a gaming infrastructure startup based in the United Arab Emirates, has secured a strategic investment from Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based company advancing digital…
Tech startup and sports leadership lessons from CARMA’s Sabrina Azmi [Q&A]
In this interview, CARMA's Sabrina Azmi provides insights on overcoming gender bias within the male-dominated tech space. She also shares strategies for thriving, as well as…
Malaysia’s Ucrest partners Mediprima Healthcare to digitalize medical services
Malaysian cloud hospital and mobile health services provider UCrest Berhad has partnered clinics managing group Mediprima Healthcare (M) Sdn Bhd to digitalize medical services.
Pioneering the future of smart hubs
Strategically located and with flights just hours from half the world’s population, Hong Kong is an ideal bridge connecting the East and West. In addition to its advantageous…
Malaysia’s Carsome appoints Eric Chan as Group President and COO
Carsome Group Inc., an integrated car e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, has on Thursday revealed strategic leadership transitions designed to fortify further the company’s…
IFC provides $200M loan to boost sustainable finance in Indonesia
Through a $200 million loan to PT Bank Shinhan Indonesia (BSI) — a corporate and retail finance bank in the country —IFC aims to boost sustainable financing while supporting the…
