Fintech entrepreneurs launch foreign exchange risk management firm Instantia with VNG backing
Industry veterans Richard Poulton and Danny Pezeshki have joined forces with Vietnamese tech titan VNG to launch foreign exchange (FX) risk management firm Instantia that based in…
India’s VentureSoul Capital to raise up to $36M for its maiden debt fund
VentureSoul Capital, an India-based investment firm, is looking to raise up to INR 600 crores ($35 million) for its maiden debt fund to invest in domestic startups. The tech…
Vingroup Chairman: VinFast is not only a business project, but a devotion project
By prioritizing long-term success over short-term gains, #Vietnam’s richest man, through VinFast, demonstrates his dedication to building a sustainable future. This commitment…
Temasek invests up to $198M in Australian financial services firm Betashares
Betashares, an Australian financial services company, has on Monday announced it has entered into a binding agreement with Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in…
Canada, ADB launch $255M new fund to support private sector climate action and nature-based solutions in Asia Pacific
The government of Canada and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have announced a partnership to create a new CAD 360 million ($255 million) trust fund. The Canadian Climate and…
AWS announces $230M commitment for generative AI startups
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company , has on last Thursday announced a $230 million commitment for startups around the world to accelerate the creation of…
How to gamify fundraising for nonprofits
Gamification can revolutionize nonprofit organizations’ fundraising efforts by making them more engaging and effective. Implementing these strategies can help leaders turn…
MATRADE partners Tiktok Shop enabling more cross-border opportunities for Malaysian firms
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), has joined hands with TikTok Shop in the effort to intensify cross-border business opportunities through #ThisisMY…
Indosat partners Google Cloud to deliver AI-driven digital experiences to customers across Indonesia
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) and Google Cloud have on Thursday announced the expansion of their long-term strategic alliance, aimed at accelerating Indosat’s transformation…
MATRADE partners Amazon Global to boost Malaysian brand owners cross-border e-commerce transactions
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Amazon has announced that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster export…
Kuala Lumpur’s tech startup ecosystem generates more than $47B in value over past three years
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, saw its tech startup ecosystem generates more than MYR 220 billion ($46.73 billion) in value over the past three years.
Gobi Partners launches third annual Sustainability Report highlighting achievements and insights
Asia-focused venture capital firm Gobi Partners has on Thursday announced the publication of its third annual Sustainability Report. The report highlights significant achievements…
Alipay+ expands global merchant coverage for partner E-wallets for UEFA EURO 2024
As official payment sponsor of UEFA EURO 2024TM, Alipay+, the cross-border mobile payment and digitalization technology solutions operated by Ant International, alongside global…
What’s needed to change the course of Web3 games?
Graphics are improving, communities are growing, lore is becoming more expansive, and players are earning as they play, although that’s not why they’re playing. Players are here…
