Dtcpay collaborates with BNB Chain to accelerate real-world utility for stable coin payments

Singapore-based digital payments platform dtcpay has teamed up with BNB Chain, the community-driven blockchain ecosystem that includes the world’s largest smart contract…

Indonesia antitrust agency fines Google $12.4M for unfair business practices – report

The agency launched an investigation into Alphabet Inc's Google in 2022 on suspicion it had abused its dominant position by requiring Indonesian app developers to use Google Play…

Singapore’s CYFIRMA secures funding from MDI Ventures to enhance SEA’s cyber security

CYFIRMA, a Singapore-based cybersecurity company, has secured funding from Indonesian venture capital firm MDI Ventures to enhance Southeast East Asia (SEA)’s cyber security.

Alibaba Cloud announces latest AI models, tools & infrastructure available to drive more efficient global AI community

These advancements aim to empower developers worldwide to build innovative AI applications more cost-effectively and drive a thriving global generative AI community.

SUSI Partners raises $139M from BII, FMO for Southeast Asia renewable assets

Swiss fund manager SUSI Partners has raised $139 million additional investor capital for its Southeast Asia-focused strategy, increasing its total size to $259 million.

IFC invests $130M in Asialink to boost small-business lending in the Philippines

In line with its goal to ramp up financial inclusion in the Philippines, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced Tuesday it will provide up to $130 million in…

Indonesia’s seaweed startup Banyu raises $1.25M seed round led by Intudo

With this round of financing, Banyu will establish a seedling cultivation laboratory and nursery and grow its farming and exporting operations.

Titan Lab by Tokenize Xchange acquires Coinseeker in $30M deal to drive innovation

Titan Lab by Tokenize Xchange (Tokenize), the blockchain development arm of the Singapore-based digital asset platform, has acquired Coinseeker, a Singapore-based startup…

Malaysia’s iMotorbike completes Series A funding with $10M to drive regional growth

IMotorbike, a Malaysia-based motorcycle platform for buying and selling pre-owned motorcycles, has announced the successful completion of a $10 million Series A funding round.

Carsome partners Petronas AutoExpert to expand aftersales services in Malaysia

Carsome Group, Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, and Petronas AutoExpert, a business unit under Petronas Lubricants Marketing Malaysia, have formed a…

PublicInvest: US AI chip export restriction has muted impacts on Malaysia technology sector

PublicInvest Research said the impact of US artificial intelligence (AI) chip export restriction on Malaysia's technology sector is largely muted as the players mostly deal with…

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Rethinking cybersecurity in 2025

With #cybercrime costs projected to reach $12 trillion by 2025, businesses must adopt more resilient and innovative strategies. Reflecting on 2024’s trends reveals crucial lessons…

Lazada and Peak3 launch new digital insurance joint venture in Southeast Asia

Lazada, a Southeast Asia's eCommerce platform, and Peak3, a global insurance technology firm, have announced the launch of a joint venture (JV) to build the leading digital and…

Malaysia’s Maybank Islamic appoints audax and AWS to drive digital transformation

Maybank Islamic Bhd, the Islamic banking arm of Malaysia's lender Maybank Group, has appointed Standard Chartered backed technology solutions provider audax Financial Technology…