NTU Singapore and RGE launch $4.4M joint research centre to tackle textile waste

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Royal Golden Eagle (RGE), a global resources-based manufacturing group, on Thursday launched the S$6 million ($4.36…

India’s CredAble raises $9M from Axis Bank and OAKS Asset Management

Indian working platform CredAble said Thursday it has received fresh funding of $9 million via an equity infusion from Axis Bank, India’s third largest private sector bank, and…

Malaysia’s Grab, Foodpanda food delivery riders on 24-hour strike, call for better fees & benefits – report

Dubbed "Food Delivery Blackout", riders who attended a press conference said that the number of p-hailing and e-hailing drivers that went on strike on Friday is still unknown, but…

Airasia Super App offers gig riders in Malaysia full-time employment

Airasia Super App, has become the first in Asia to provide gig riders with full-time employment, as part of its commitment in giving them a better working environment and job…

US’s DataMesh closes new funding round led by SIG Asia

DataMesh, a United States-based enterprise metaverse platform, announced Thursday it has recently closed a new round of funding led by SIG Asia Investment, LLLP, followed by…

She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition is back

The world’s largest startup competition and accelerator program for women-led and women-impact tech startups has returned for its 8th year, operating in over 60 countries.

Blockchain in 2022 and beyond: Is the current crypto tumble a mirror of 2018?

During a webinar on 26 January 2022 organized by Huobi Research Institute, three industry experts debated the future awaiting the crypto market this year. Topics covered included…

India’s Bizongo gets $25M working capital facility from Liquidity Group’s Mars Growth Capital

India-based business to business (B2B) trade enablement giant Bizongo announced Wednesday it has secured a $25 million working capital facility from Liquidity Group’s Mars Growth…

Taiwan’s KKday aims to drive $100M in revenue for Vietnam’s tourism industry

KKday, a Taiwan-based online travel experiences platform, announced Thursday it will be aggressively expanding its footprint in Vietnam, and driving over $100 million in revenue…

United Kingdom’s Revolut launches cryptocurrency service in Singapore

Revolut, the United Kingdom-based financial superapp, on Thursday launched a new cryptocurrency service in Singapore, enabling customers to securely buy, hold and sell…

3 vital developments supplementing digital banking industry growth

With the higher obligation to facilitate customer engagement, improved profitability, and control, the stronger need for automating the traditional banking services has paved the…

India’s River rasies $11M Series A funding led by Lowercarbon Capital

River, an India-based startup that builds electric two-wheelers, announced on Tuesday an $11 million Series A fundraise led by Chris Sacca’s Lowercarbon Capital in participation…

Singapore’s Evo raises $600,000 seed funding led by East Ventures

Singaporean direct-to-consumer (DTC) startup Evo announced Wednesday the completion of its $600,000 seed funding round led by East Ventures. The round also saw participation from…

Catcha Investment Corp 2.0 withdraws $250M IPO

Catcha Investment Corp 2.0 intends to focus its search on a target with operations or prospective operations in the technology, digital media, financial technology, or digital…