AirAsia partners with InsurTech startup PolicyStreet to provide digital car insurance service

The digital car insurance service includes insurance and road tax renewal and allows car owners to make price comparisons of various insurance providers.

Does Axiata-RHB consortium have what it takes to win a digital bank license in Malaysia? [Q&A]

In an interview, Boost CEO Sheyantha Abeykoon told TechNode Global the competitive edge Axiata-RHB consortium have against other contenders and how will it position the digital…

Singapore’s Sea Q2 revenue jumps 159% on-year; raises full year 2021 guidance

Sea’s strong revenue growth came when many of its markets continue to see a high volume of COVID cases.

Singapore financing startup Jenfi raises $6.3M Series A led by Monk’s Hill Ventures

The Series A funding will be used for product development, customer acquisition, and expansion in Southeast Asia.

Challenges and opportunities: How digital tools help increase customer retention rate and yield for traditional businesses like automotive service

These three phases of digitization correspond to the three states of "before service," "in service," and "after service," respectively. Without the digitalization of vehicle…

Sunway iLabs announces top 5 startups for its 2021 Super Accelerator program

In the next three months of the Super Accelerator programme, Sunway iLabs will help the selected top five startup founders connect with Sunway’s global network of partners,…

‘Coffee Talk’ director on how to market PC games

In the context of effective marketing, game creator Mohammad Fahmi believes that all indie studios should pre-launch their games properly.

GIC-backed VNG mulls $3 billion SPAC listing – report

VNG’s potential listing plan also came as more Southeast Asian tech firms were planning US listings through mergers with blank-check companies.

Challenges and opportunities as Buy Now, Pay Later shopping gains traction in Malaysia

The ongoing pandemic has helped to accelerate the uptake of BNPL as commerce increasingly moves online and consumers look for alternatives to better manage their finances.

The secrets to creating a unique brand in 2021

Businesses are rapidly assuming a new role in their community. Customers want much more from their favorite brands than just products and services. They want these brands to be…

500 Startups rebrands Southeast Asia fund to 500 Southeast Asia

It remains dedicated to seed-stage investing, cutting checks of up to $500,000, but is now open to larger follow-on checks of up to $5 million, as well as potential investments…

Shippit’s ASEAN marketing lead on the importance of owned media and storytelling

Market expansion in ASEAN can be tricky, as each country has different norms and consumer behaviors. Shippit’s regional marketing rep Divya Saraf shares key findings.