A majority of Asia businesses expect to increase cloud investment in 2023, says Alibaba Cloud survey
Eighty-four percent of existing users of cloud services are expecting to increase their investment in the cloud technology in 2023, a survey showed Wednesday.
Malaysia introduces initiatives to ensure local startups will have access to later stage financing
Anwar said his administration is committed to support high value-add local startups from early stage right up to listing onto Bursa Malaysia (local stock exchange).”
Omnichat unveils AI Chatbot integrated with ChatGPT
Omnichat, a Hong Kong-based omni-channel chat commerce solution provider, has launched “Omni AI”, a new chatbot integrated with ChatGPT 3.5, empowering chat commerce in multiple…
Sea’s revenue rises 25.1% year-on-year to $12.4B in 2022
Sea Limited, Singapore-based e-commerce giant, said Tuesday that its revenue rose 25.1 percent year on year to $12.4 billion in 2022, underpinned by e-commerce growth.
Catcha Digital completes acquisition of iMedia
Catcha Digital Berhad (Catcha Digital) has on Tuesday announced that it has completed the acquisition of the entire equity interest of iMedia Asia Sdn Bhd (iMedia), in a…
Job security and financial rewards for women are still lagging, says Team Lewis Foundation
Despite improvements around women in senior management roles, job security and financial rewards for women are still lagging, says a study Wednesday.
Singapore’s Integra Partners launches new regional venture partner program to empower female entrepreneurs
Singapore-based venture capital firm Integra Partners (Integra) has on Tuesday announced the launch of Win With Women, the new venture partner program supported by the United…
Capital A signals growth plans with leadership transition in its digital portfolio
Capital A, the parent company of Malaysia-based low-cost carrier, has announced a blueprint to grow its digital businesses under the leadership of President, Commercial of Capital…
Australia’s Airwallex secures China online payment license
Australia-based global payments and financial platform Airwallex has secured a payment business license in China, following the successful acquisition of a 100 percent stake in…
Fewstones partners with TripleA to accept crypto payments for video production services
FewStones, a Singapore-based video production company, has partnered with Singapore-based crypto payments firm TripleA to offer cryptocurrency payment options for their services.
India’s Growfin raises $7.5M Series A funding led by SWC Global
Indian fintech startup Growfin has on Tuesday announced a $7.5 million Series A funding round to provide real-time visibility and predictability in cash flow for modern Chief…
Vingroup Chairman establishes electric vehicle rental and taxi service company
Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong has on Monday announced the establishment of the Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), an entity dedicated to using VinFast…
AI and machine learning for social good: Inspiring initiatives in Asia and beyond
AI and machine learning are being used in innovative ways to address social challenges and improve people's lives. From healthcare and disaster response to environmental…
Grab retires $600M in 2026 debt with extra cash – report
The Singapore-based ride-hailing and delivery company completed the transaction last week, bringing its debt under an outstanding term loan to $517 million, down from the previous…
