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EY: Asia-Pacific M&A hit highest value on record, fuelled by technological innovation & ESG agendas
M&A targeting technology companies hit a record high in Asia-Pacific with tech, advanced manufacturing and mobility sectors topped regional deal activity.
September 14, 2021
NewsFinTechSingaporeBlockchain / Crypto
Singapore’s Broctagon Fintech Group launches WorldBook, a global crypto liquidity movement
The WorldBook combines the orderbooks of all connected exchanges to create a unified orderbook that enables multilateral liquidity flow.
September 14, 2021
Indonesia wealth tech firm Pluang raises $55M round led by Square Peg
With the fresh capital, the company will continue to democratize access for Indonesian retail investors to grow their wealth via its digital savings and investing products.
September 13, 2021
[Updated] Catcha Group’s Patrick Grove considers SPAC-listing in Singapore
The development came after Singapore unveiled new rules for blank-cheque vehicles.
September 13, 2021
NewseCommerceTNGlobal Q&A and InterviewsFinTechMalaysia
Carsome spots a gap in auto-financing for graduates, aims to introduce similar product in Indonesia, Thailand after Malaysia
Carsome plans to introduce auto-financing for graduates in Indonesia and Thailand, as it targets a loan size of at least MYR 100M ($24.17M) for its auto-financing business in…
September 13, 2021
NewsThailandeCommerceInvestments
Thailand hobby-focused commerce startup Mercular extends Series A fundraise, ropes in Thai retail conglomerate Central Retail
The funding will be deployed to create an all-encompassing community-like shopping experience for the hobbyists.
September 13, 2021
TNGlobal InsiderThailandAgriTech
Pioneering Thailand’s AgTech startup ecosystem towards agriculture transformation
Thailand's National Innovation Agency, in association with Maejo University, has issued the first-ever Thailand AgTech Startup Ecosystem Development White Paper based on research…
September 10, 2021
Southeast Asia growing as investment destination, with $1.2B in exit value thus far
Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem saw $1.2 billion in exit value thus far this year, compared to $2 billion seen throughout the whole of 2020, according to Vertex Ventures…
September 10, 2021
NewsIndonesiaeCommerceInvestments
Indonesia e-commerce firm SIRCLO bags $36M funding from East Ventures, Saratoga, Traveloka
The funding aims to further develop SIRCLO’s technological capabilities and accelerate the retail digitalization for various businesses all across Indonesia.
September 10, 2021
eCommerceTNGlobal Q&A and InterviewsPhilippines
Targeted e-commerce should be a discovery-led experience, says edamama’s Bela Gupta D’Souza [Q&A]
Decisions on what products to buy or services to avail of as parents are often influenced by research, social proofing, and seeking out detailed reviews. We, therefore, think that…
September 9, 2021
NewsInvestmentsHealthTechSingaporeVenture Capital
Singapore’s Neuroglee Therapeutics closes $10M Series A led by Openspace Ventures, EDBI
The funding injection will enable Neuroglee to launch virtual neurology clinics for patients diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment related to difficult-to-treat conditions such…
September 9, 2021
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