Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2024 opens in Hong Kong, celebrates Cyberport Investors Network’s 7th anniversary with total investments surpassing $321.8M

Cyberport also celebrated the 7th anniversary of Cyberport Investors Network (CIN) established, and Cyberport start-ups' fundraising achievements.

Malaysia’s Borong partners Maybank to launch country’s first B2B halal marketplace

Salaam Market is designed to empower local SMEs by integrating Halal certification support and financial services, paving the way for these businesses to navigate the complex…

Pakistan’s workspace platform COLABS bags $2M in Pre-Series A funding to expand into Saudi Arabia

This latest investment brings COLABS' total funding to over $5 million, positioning the company for strategic expansion into Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region.

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Malaysia’s Martech quandary: Can AI serve its purpose while remaining ethical?

#Malaysia businesses must prioritize robust AI governance, transparency, and fairness. Achieving a balance between technical performance and ethical standards will necessitate a…

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Why your startup should hire an ethical hacker, and what to expect

In our digital age, the growing importance of #Cybersecurity is clear. Regardless of your specific business model, industry, or information, protecting your data is crucial for…

Singapore’s insurtech firm Igloo eyes M&A opportunities as it continues to expand across Southeast Asia [Q&A]

TNGlobal has recently interviewed Igloo Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Raunak Mehta, to learn more about its plans in the Philippines, Thailand and across Southeast Asia.

Petronas could sell minority stake in renewable energy unit Gentari – report

Petronas established Gentari in 2022, with the aim of delivering “a suite of renewable energy, hydrogen and green mobility solutions”.

Singapore’s Clime Capital invests in Indonesia distributed solar developer Hijau

Established in 2017, Hijau said it has been a pioneer in Indonesia’s still nascent solar market. With an established track record in delivering solar energy solutions for…

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Singapore’s labor challenge requires all hands on deck

Resource-scarce Singapore has always relied on its people for growth. The nation has long seen a clear link between a strong workforce and a strong economy, but the pandemic drove…

Malaysia’s GHL & JCB expand payment options across Malaysia, Thailand & the Philippines

GHL and JCB announce its strategic partnership, enabling the acceptance of JCB Cards on GHL’s merchant terminals in Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Singapore’s NextGen.AI bags $343k pre-seed investment from Asiawide Print Holdings

With this new capital fund injection, NextGen.AI aims to advance its research in knowledge-based personalization models to provide and also register its own IP in the company's…

Malaysian Central Bank allocates $880M to support MSMEs digitalization and automation

Malaysian Central Bank has allocated MYR 3.8 billion ($880 million) to support digitalization and automation, sustainable and low carbon practices, and agrofood production for…

Mitsubishi to invest in Ayala joint venture with stake in Mynt

Japan-based conglomerate Mitsubishi Corporation said Friday it will invest in Ayala Corporation joint venture with stake in Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc. (Mynt), the parent…

Indonesia forms $1.2B battery venture with China’s EV battery maker CATL -report

Indonesia has announced a joint venture with China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) to invest $1.2 billion in battery production.