Top digital security and fraud trends in Southeast Asia for 2023
Post-Covid digitalization has also seen a spike in fraud and malicious activities. Companies need to take extra precautions to protect their customers this year.
Malaysia’s Penjana Kapital, AC Ventures, Indies Capital Partners ink deal for cross-border investments and technology transfer
Malaysia's Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd (Penjana Kapital), announced Monday it has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Indonesian-focused private investment firms Indies Capital…
Malaysia’s Citaglobal inks deal with Indonesia’s state-owned firm for battery energy projects
Malaysia-listed Citaglobal Berhad (formerly known as WZ Satu Bhd) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PT Industri Baterai Indonesia or Indonesia Battery…
Global IPO market went from record-breaking to full-on abating, says EY
After a record-breaking 2021, the global initial public offering (IPO) market took a sharp turn in the opposite direction in 2022, EY said on Monday. With only 1,333 IPOs raising…
Indonesia’s FLIK secures $1.1M pre-seed funding led by East Ventures
FLIK, an Indonesian-based startup that provides a unified checkout solution, announced Monday that it had secured $1.1 million of pre-seed funding led by East Ventures. The round…
Ushering into an uncertain 2023: here’s what VCs & experts think
There are reasons to be optimistic, according to VC firms.
Chief of Staff: The catalyst that businesses need
Though not a C-suite position, we have watched as the role of Chief of Staff (CoS) become increasingly prominent with successful businesses we have worked with, matching the…
SCB 10X invests $1.5M in the seed round of Token Unlocks
SCB 10X, the venture investment arm of Thailand's SCBX group, announced Tuesday that it has invested $1.5 million in the seed round of Token Unlocks, a comprehensive token vesting…
Malaysia’s Computer Forms partners with Thailand’s Energy Absolute for electric vehicles venture
Malaysia's listed firm Computer Forms (Malaysia) Berhad has partnered Thailand's public listed firm Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (EAPCL) for electric vehicle (EV) joint…
Malaysia’s WorqApp raises $1M seed funds to launch super app for effective execution
WorqApp, a Malaysia-based all-in-one platform built for effective enterprise execution, has on Friday announced that it has recently closed a pre seed round of $1 million with…
Singapore’s Creative Technology founder Sim Wong Hoo dies
The company also came into the limelight when Apple Computer and Creative agreed to settle their legal dispute over music player patents for $100 million in 2006.
VinFast partners with Vayyar Imaging to enchance safety and driving experience
Vietnamese car maker VinFast and Israeli semiconductor company Vayyar Imaging have on Thursday announced a partnership to enhance driving experience and safety by integrating…
Singapore’s Evo Commerce bags $2M Pre-Series A funding backed by GSR Ventures, East Ventures
Singaporean health and wellness brand builder Evo Commerce has on Thursday announced the completion of its recent Pre-Series A funding round of $2 million, backed by GSR Ventures.…
