Japan’s Gacha Monsters raises $3M seed funding from Animoca Brands to develop immersive intellectual properties

Gacha Monsters, a Japan-based entertainment and gaming company developing titles for a new generation of gamers, has on Friday announced the completion of a $3 million seed…

Gentari plans to team up with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia to drive EV ecosystem growth

Gentari Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based clean energy solutions provider, intends to partner with Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) through its subsidiary, Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd, to…

Animoca Brands raises additional $11.88M in second tranche of funding for Mocaverse

Animoca Brands Corporation Limited, the Hong Kong-based company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse, has on Friday announced a second tranche of…

Indonesia readies ethics guidance for AI developers – report

Indonesia has drafted ethics guidance for developers using artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent potential misuse of the new technology.

From authentic leadership to talent investment: Five proven tips to win the startup game

Successful entrepreneurs are not made overnight. The path to success in the ever-evolving startup landscape is a gradual process of self-mastery, personal growth, resilience, and…

Insurers, insurance asset managers expect a wave of M&A activity to hit Singapore and Hong Kong in 2024, says Clearwater Analytics

Insurers and insurance asset managers are expecting a wave of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to hit Singapore and Hong Kong in 2024, as the region echoes the wider…

Singapore’s Doctor Anywhere attracts $40.8M in fresh funding to scale healthcare innovation

Doctor Anywhere, a tech-led healthcare company headquartered in Singapore, has on Thursday announced a $40.8 million Series C1 extension round with participating investors…

Singapore’s Bitsmedia raises $20M in Series A funding led by CMIA Capital Partners, Gobi Partners, Bintang Capital Partners

Bitsmedia, the creator of the widely popular Muslim lifestyle application (app), Muslim Pro in Singapore, has successfully secured $20 million in its Series A funding round. This…

Hong Kong’s Klook raises $210M in funding led by Bessemer Venture

Klook, the Hong Kong-based platform for experiences and travel services, announced Thursday that it has successfully completed a $210 million financing, supporting business growth…

Singapore cultivated meat startup Meatiply raises $3.75M seed funding for expansion

Singapore-based cultivated meat company Meatiply has secured $3.75 million in the first close of its seed funding round. The round is co-led by existing investor Wavemaker…