DBS Bank launches accelerator in partnership with World Bank, Google Cloud

Singapore-based bank DBS and its global partners on Tuesday launched the second cycle of Sustaintech Xcelerator, a six-month climate-focused hybrid accelerator programme.The…

VinFast wins Corporate Sustainability Award

VinFast has won the "Corporate Sustainability Champions" - ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2022. In addition to recognizing how VinFast's impacts align with the Sustainable Development…

India’s Dhiway raises $1M pre-seed funding from Cornerstone Venture Partners Fund and SUNiCON Ventures

Dhiway, an India-based blockchain startup, announced Monday it has raised $1 million in a pre-seed round led by Cornerstone Venture Partners Fund, SUNiCON Ventures and existing…

Indonesian DTC beauty and wellness Base lands $6M Series A round led by Rakuten Ventures

Base, a technology-based, vegan beauty and wellness brand in Indonesia, announced that it has raised $6 million in Series A funding to strengthen its positioning in Indonesia’s…

Singapore HealthTech platform Speedoc closes $28M Pre-Series B Round

Speedoc, the Singapore-based online and offline health provider, announced Tuesday it has closed its $28 million pre-series B funding round. The round includes new investors…

ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2022 winners: Startup Leaders of the Year and Corporate Sustainability Champions

TechNode Global is pleased to announce the winners of the following awards categories of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2022: Startup Leader of the Year & Enterprise Award:…

Digital networking post-pandemic: How professionals can protect their data and find work in a gig economy?

The digital world makes our work lives so much more efficient and productive – and now we have the ability to replace a simple burden like business cards with a simple, better way…

Touch ‘n Go eWallet expands cross-border payment to China in collaboration with Alipay

Touch ‘n Go Group, via TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNG Digital), owner and operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, announced Monday it is expanding its cross-border payment capabilities to…

BEYOND Expo | How has the pandemic changed consumer electronic trends?

In recent years there has been a concerted push within the field of consumer electronics toward smart devices and digital services, with the emergence and growth of sectors such…

Techmurah partners Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation to nurture green tech youth entrepreneurs

Techmurah, a Malaysia-based electronic devices e-commerce platform, on Monday announced its collaboration with Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) to…

Fundamental infrastructure will provide the most value for Web3 sector, says Thai-based SCB 10X’s Kris Supavatanakul

In the interview, Supavatanakul also shared his views on the potential of Web3 sector in Southeast Asia, the firm’s preferences and his suggestions for Web3 startups.

GHL partners Alipay+ to enable travelers to use mobile e-wallets

Foreign travelers visiting Malaysia can now pay using their domestic mobile e-wallets at over 40,000 retail outlets powered by GHL Systems Berhad (GHL), which is made possible…

Animoca Brands partners Arevo to produce NFT-centric carbon fiber bikes

United States 3D-printing firm Arevo, Inc. has partnered with Animoca Brands to produce a line of custom carbon fiber bikes inspired by and decorated with individually owned…