SGX-listed 17LIVE fuels virtual IP growth with acquisition of Japanese VTuber company

The acquisition will also foster closer partnerships with existing V-livers, providing them with guidance to build unique identities that are crucial for the success of IP…

Streamlining service: Addressing barriers to Web3 adoption among new users

Platforms that lower entry barriers allow investors to promote a more inclusive and accessible Web3 ecosystem. By prioritizing technologies that simplify user experiences,…

Gobi Partners and Cross Capital join forces to boost Japanese investment in Southeast Asia

Gobi Partners, an Asia-focused venture capital firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Japan-based Cross Capital to boost cross-border innovation and enhance the flow of…

Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast officially delivers VF 5 electric cars in Indonesia

This is the second electric car model VinFast has delivered in Indonesia, reinforcing its mission to make electric vehicles accessible for all and contributing to the green…

Web3 gaming platform Eragon eyes expansion in the Philippines

With headquarters in Vietnam and registration in Singapore, Eragon views the Philippines as a key market for its next phase of growth. The country’s vibrant gaming community,…

MediSun Energy raises $8.75M seed round with Vynn Capital to drive MENA expansion & advance osmotic energy innovation

The funding round, led by Vynn Capital, attracted several new investors, including MOAJ Holding, a Saudi investment company; Frank Phuan; TNB Aura, a Singapore-based venture…

Yinson GreenTech launches Singapore’s first fully electric hydrofoil vessel

Malaysian green technologies solution provider Yinson GreenTech has unveiled the region's first fully electric hydrofoil vessel, the Hydroglyder, in Singapore.

Singapore’s Toku closes $5M Series A extension round led by Betatron Venture

Toku, a Singapore-based provider of enterprise cloud communications and customer experience solutions, announced Thursday the successful completion of a $5 million Series A…

Malaysia’s Petronas, Southeast Asian energy players call for progressive approach to methane emissions reduction

Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), alongside Southeast Asia’s other leading energy companies, have called for progressive approach to…

Malaysia’s Gentari inks deal with Perodua for EV charging facilities

Malaysian clean energy company Gentari has inked a deal with automaker Perodua for electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities.

Malaysia’s Theta Edge partners iStream360 to develop AI, blockchain solutions

Malaysia’s information communication and technology (ICT) service provider Theta Edge has teamed up with local data-science company iStream360 to develop, promote, and market…

Cradle and KLDX team up to introduce alternative fundraising platform for Malaysian startups

Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), the focal agency for Malaysia’s startup ecosystem, has partnered with Kapital DX Sdn Bhd (KLDX), a local digital securities exchange platform, to…

An interview with Hong Kong’s Cyberport Chief Public Mission Officer Eric Chan – Part I

In a recent interview with TNGlobal at the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2024 in Hong Kong, Cyberport Chief Public Mission Officer Eric Chan shared Cyberport’s plans, its…

AppWorks partners with Google Cloud to support next generation of AI & Web3 startups across Greater Southeast Asia

AppWorks has contributed to the success of the frontier startups in Taiwan and Southeast Asia such as 91APP, 17LIVE, ShopBack, Cubo.ai and Instill AI. The partnership with Google…