GXS Bank on track to launch business banking solutions in the first quarter of 2025

Singapore-based digital bank GXS Group announced Wednesday that it is on track to launch its business banking solutions in the first quarter of 2025, after launching its retail…

Malaysia Carbon Market Association signs MOC with 4 associations from Asean countries

With a unified carbon market framework and strategic partnerships, the ASEAN collaboration is set to unlock carbon project opportunities that are unique to the region and…

Prudential officially launches global AI Lab in Singapore

The Prudential AI Lab was developed with support from the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), the Economic Development Board of Singapore (EDB) and the…

Inside 4 startups using tech to save marine biodiversity

These #Startups are proving critical in protecting marine biodiversity through the development of innovative technologies. Whether driving marine research, fighting illegal…

AirAsia MOVE taps Fullsing Industrial Park for China expansion

AirAsia MOVE, a Malaysia-based online travel agent (OTA) platform, has entered into an investment cooperation framework agreement (ICAF) with Fullsing Industrial Park, a premier…

HubSpot: despite the hype, only 27 percent of Singapore businesses officially implemented AI

A new report from HubSpot, the customer platform for scaling businesses, has found that despite an ongoing focus on artificial intelligence (AI) growth and adoption in Singapore,…

Singapore’s Locad raises $9M in Pre-Series B fundraise co-led by Global Ventures, Reefknot Investments

Singapore's logistics firm Locad has raised $9 million in Pre-Series B fundraise co-led by Global Ventures and its existing investor Reefknot Investments.

620,000 employees in Malaysia will be affected by the influence of AI, digital, and green economy trends, official study shows

Approximately 620,000 employees will be highly impacted over the next three to five years due to the influence of artificial intelligence (AI), digital, and green economy trends,…

Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners acquires 13 percent stake in Chinese cloud platform Tuya

Tuya Inc., a China-based cloud platform service provider, has on Monday announced that a definitive agreement has been entered into in respect of a strategic investment by 65…

Buy Now Pay Later market in Southeast Asia set to exceed $50B by 2027 – report

Analysts of UnaFinancial forecast that by 2027, the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) market in Southeast Asia will reach $53.2 billion across six key countries, with Indonesia leading at…

Singapore’s Oneteam raises $2.6M seed round to revolutionise SME succession through employee ownership

The round was led by Wavemaker Ventures, the early-stage fund of Wavemaker Partners.

Singapore’s Atome Financial secures up to $200M syndicated facility to support financial inclusion in Southeast Asia

The new facility is anchored by HSBC through its ASEAN Growth Fund and is also supported by DBS Bank Ltd, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Singapore branch and Brunei’s…

Deloitte: Malaysia leads SEA region with record IPOs this year

Malaysia has led Southeast Asian (SEA) region with record initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, Deloitte said Tuesday.

Cybersecurity unicorn Semperis bolsters identity-driven cybersecurity efforts in Singapore following major funding round

Semperis, a global cybersecurity firm, will bolster identity-driven cybersecurity efforts in Singapore following its major funding round.