Indian open-source low-code platform ToolJet raises funding from Microsoft’s M12 Fund, GitHub
ToolJet, the open-source low-code platform for developers in India, announced Monday that it has secured an investment from M12, Microsoft’s venture fund and GitHub via the M12…
Tracxn: Vietnam’s tech startup ecosystem sees 82 percent plunge in funding
Total funding into Vietnam tech startups fell 82 percent to $66 million in the first half of 2023 from $372 million in the first half of 2022, indicating a funding winter in the…
AEON Credit Service partners Aeon Financial Service to undertake digital Islamic bank business in Malaysia
Malaysia's financial service firm AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad has partnered Japan-listed financial institution Aeon Financial Service Co. Ltd. (AFS) to undertake the business…
Malaysia’s Ni Hsin partners UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MARA to promote EV motorcycles
Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn. Bhd. (NH EV TECH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia main market-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL…
Malaysia’s CapBay achieves profitability last year, celebrates $220M milestone in P2P financing
CapBay said it has achieved a significant milestone by providing over MYR1 billion ($220.91 million) in funding to more than 400 underserved small and medium enterprises (SMEs)…
A sea of resumes: Strategies for handling resume overload
While technology can greatly enhance efficiency, balancing it with human judgment is essential. Recruiters should exercise their expertise and intuition to make informed decisions…
FinTech investments in ASEAN soars to $4.3B in the first nine months of 2022, says report
FinTech investments in ASEAN clocked in at $4.3 billion in the first nine months of 2022 — higher than the combined sum from 2018 to 2020, said a report Friday. According to the…
Cybersecurity funding falls 63 percent in second quarter, says Crunchbase
Venture funding for cybersecurity dropped to just slightly more than $1.6 billion in the just completed second quarter — a 63 percent drop from the same quarter last year when…
AC Ventures, BCG see potential value of up to $400B for green growth economy in Indonesia
The value of Indonesia’s green growth opportunity is at $400 billion, combining industry revenue and carbon offset potential, said AC Ventures (ACV) and Boston Consulting Group…
Indian SaaSOps platform Zluri raises $20M in funding round led by Lightspeed
Indian software as a service (SaaS) operations(SaaSOps) platform Zluri has on Thursday announcing a $20 million funding round. The Series B funding round was led by Lightspeed,…
Asia startup funding falls 50 percent in first half as late stage continues decline, says Crunchbase
Funding to startups in Asia in the first half of 2023 dropped 50 percent from the previous year — spurred on by fewer large, late rounds, and mirroring the global venture market,…
Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim discusses Starlink satellite service with Elon Musk
"We also discussed the participation of SpaceX in the Starlink satellite service, which can contribute to faster and broader internet access, especially in remote areas that…
Annica Witschard on Home Credit’s strategy for improving financial inclusion, access, and literacy in Asia [Q&A]
Annica Witschard, CEO of Home Credit Vietnam, outlined the company's strategic initiatives in expanding #financialinclusion, especially in marginalized communities. The company…
Home loans and online loans are the most popular in SEA, says Robocash
Home loans and online loans are the most popular in Southeast Asia, Robocash Group said on Thursday. Based on search requests related to lending, housing loans make up 46 percent…
