Lazada Whitepaper reveals 88 percent of consumers make purchasing decisions using AI

Lazada Whitepaper has revealed that 88 percent of consumers make purchasing decisions using artificial intelligence (AI), and 83 percent are willing to pay for AI-enhanced…

Animoca Brands partners GEODNET to advance DePIN and precise location technology for Animoca Brands’ ecosystem and the Moca Network

Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse, has announced a partnership with GEODNET, the world’s largest…

Hong Leong: data center boom to boost Malaysian firms

Hong Leong Investment Research said Wednesday that it sees widespread beneficiaries from Malaysia’s data center boom across sectors such as utilities, construction, renewable…

S&P : EV makers to bet $20B on South and Southeast Asia

Electric vehicle makers is projected to bet $20 billion on South And Southeast Asia (SSEA), S&P Global Ratings said Wednesday.

The rise of co-working spaces in Malaysia: these are some top players

Here, we explore some of the top co-working spaces in Malaysia that are shaping the future of work and supporting the growth of startups.

Indonesia’s GoTo achieves positive Adjusted EBITDA

GoTo expects to capture additional growth in broad user demographics in its core On-Demand Services and Financial Technology segments more cost-effectively across the expansive…

[Discover Vietnam Tech] Recent interest by Big Tech provide great opportunity for Vietnam, says Touchstone Partners ex-Venture Partner Bobby Liu

In the interview, Touchstone Partners ex-Venture Partner Bobby Liu shared the opportunities and challenges, the funding environment, emerging trends in the tech ecosystem in…

MAS announces establishment of Global Finance & Technology Network for next phase of FinTech growth

MAS announced Wednesday the establishment of the Global Finance &Technology Network (GFTN) to further strengthen Singapore as a global FinTech hub and enhance global connectivity…

Vietnam’s Coolmate bags $6M Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India

The investment will accelerate Coolmate's international expansion, product innovation and omnichannel retail presence across Southeast Asia.

NUS & NTU to launch $37.8M startup incubator program

The new program will be a comprehensive incubator program designed to bridge the gap between scientific research and market application. It will support startup teams by helping…

MDEC establishes strategic partnerships with Singapore’s Ascent & Indonesia’s Central Capital Ventura with $45M capital investment

The combined funding will be instrumental in fostering the growth of Malaysian startups, particularly in line with Malaysia’s KL20 initiatives, and reinforcing our country’s…

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From hair growth to weight loss, how Hims is turning the traditional healthcare industry on its head

Entrepreneurs are often faced with a challenge: how to avoid having their ideas and business models quickly copied by established companies. I would like to share the example of…

Vietnam’s PangoCDP secures $1.5M seed funding led by Kairous Capital to revolutionize business-consumer connections via social chat apps

With this new investment, PangoCDP plans to accelerate its product development, enhance its platform's capabilities, and expand its market reach. The funding will also be…

HKSTP leads delegation of 25 Hong Kong tech ventures to Middle East Market at Saudi Arabia’s FII8

Earlier this month, the Future Investment Institute published the white paper “Hong Kong’s Dual Focus on Sustainable Investment and Green Innovation” written by HKSTP. It…