India’s Jumbotail raises $18.2M in Series C3 equity round led by Artal Asia

Jumbotail, an India-based business to business (B2B) marketplace and new retail platform for food and grocery, has raised INR 151 crore ($18.2 miilion) equity capital in Series C3…

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Harnessing an inclusive future with generative AI in Southeast Asia

The GenAI era holds untold potential for the global economy and SEA looks set to gain a lot from it. While its diverse markets have their own journeys, there are encouraging signs…

Accredify secures new strategic investment from Okta Ventures to accelerate digital trust

Accredify, a Singapore-based verifiable technology solutions provider, has on Tuesday announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Okta Ventures as part of its Series…

GrabAds expands self-serve offerings on mobile to help SEA small and medium businesses boost sales

GrabAds, the advertising arm of Southeast Asian superapp Grab, has on Tuesday announced that Marketing Manager is now available on mobile to empower micro, small and medium-sized…

With growing demand for AI processing, tech startups turn to the esports and gaming communities for answers

As AI continues to transform industries, this innovative collaboration between gaming communities and tech startups offers a scalable, efficient, and ethical solution. The #AI…

Japan’s EMURGO invests in NFT and asset tokenization provider NMKR

EMURGO, a Singapore blockchain technology company that provides products and services to drive the adoption of the Cardano blockchain’s Web3 ecosystem, has on Monday announced a…

NUS Enterprise launches $7.48M fund to boost deep tech innovation and venture ecosystem in Singapore

NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), has on Monday launched SGD 20 million ($7.48 million) fund to grow Singapore’s deep tech…

Malaysia’s TalentCorp allocates $6.36M for internship matching grant for SMEs and start-ups

Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), an agency mandated by Malaysian government to drive Malaysia’s talent strategy, has allocated MYR 30 million ($6.36 million) for…

Huawei partners EVe to support growing EV charging needs in Singapore

Huawei, a China-based information and communication technology (ICT) provider, and Singapore’s EV-Electric (EVe) Charging Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Land…

Japan’s Sumitomo Life completes Singlife acquisition

Singapore insurer Singapore Life Holdings Pte Ltd (Singlife) announced Monday that it has become a fully owned subsidiary of Japan-based Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (Sumitomo…