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…
Singapore’s Endowus launches community impact initiative
Endowus, a Singapore-based digital wealth platform, has launched a community impact initiative, Endowus Empower. This initiative aims to provide underrepresented, underserved, and…
Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance partners Innovate UK to launch Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme Singapore
Sustainability-focused deep tech venture builder, Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance (SDTA) has announced Tuesday its partnership with Innovate UK, supported by Innovate UK EDGE, to…
Indonesia to provide incentives to boost EV sales, attract investment – report
Indonesia is always keen to develop domestic EV production facilities to take advantage of its rich nickel reserves, an important material to produce EV batteries.
India’s SpotDraft raises $26M in Series A funding led by Premji Invest
SpotDraft, an India-based legal technology startup, has announced it closed $26 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Premji Invest, with participation from Prosus…
Creating a more equitable financial system with inclusive fintech
Inclusive fintech has the potential to revolutionize the financial industry and create a more equitable and just financial system for all. By using technology to provide financial…
SoPa’s NusaTrip expands services to Vietnam
NusaTrip, Indonesia's online travel agency (OTA) and the travel vertical of Nasdaq-listed Society Pass Incorporated (SoPa), has on Monday announced the opening of an office in Ho…
FOMO Pay has officially become the member of Singapore Clearing House Association (SCHA)
FOMO Pay, a Singapore-based major payment institution, has on Monday announced its official membership in the Singapore Clearing House Association (SCHA), a prestigious…
SoftBank-backed chip designer Arm aims to raise at least $8B in US IPO – report
The preparations for the IPO are expected to be kick-started in the US in the coming days and the valuation range has not yet been finalized.
India’s Greenko raises $700M in equity funding for growing its cloud storage platform
Greenko Energy Holdings (Greenko), an India-based energy transition firm, is raising $700 million in equity funding from its existing shareholders to grow its cloud storage…
Philippine Enstack raises $3M in Series A funding round led by Mangrove Capital Partners
Enstack, the Philippines-based small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) superapp, has announced the completion of a $3 million Series A funding round led by Mangrove Capital…
Jaya Grocer launches membership program integrated with Grab
Malaysian premium supermarket chain Jaya Grocer, has launched its first membership program, leveraging the Grab platform. The membership, which is accessible right on the Grab…
Southeast Asian banks well-placed against FinTech disruptors after successful digital transformation, says Moody’s
Banks in Southeast Asia have made significant progress on their digital transformation journey, and incumbents that are willing to invest in technology are well placed to compete…
