Sea’s revenue rises 25.1% year-on-year to $12.4B in 2022

Sea Limited, Singapore-based e-commerce giant, said Tuesday that its revenue rose 25.1 percent year on year to $12.4 billion in 2022, underpinned by e-commerce growth.

Catcha Digital completes acquisition of iMedia

Catcha Digital Berhad (Catcha Digital) has on Tuesday announced that it has completed the acquisition of the entire equity interest of iMedia Asia Sdn Bhd (iMedia), in a…

Job security and financial rewards for women are still lagging, says Team Lewis Foundation

Despite improvements around women in senior management roles, job security and financial rewards for women are still lagging, says a study Wednesday.

Singapore’s Integra Partners launches new regional venture partner program to empower female entrepreneurs

Singapore-based venture capital firm Integra Partners (Integra) has on Tuesday announced the launch of Win With Women, the new venture partner program supported by the United…

Capital A signals growth plans with leadership transition in its digital portfolio

Capital A, the parent company of Malaysia-based low-cost carrier, has announced a blueprint to grow its digital businesses under the leadership of President, Commercial of Capital…

Australia’s Airwallex secures China online payment license

Australia-based global payments and financial platform Airwallex has secured a payment business license in China, following the successful acquisition of a 100 percent stake in…

Fewstones partners with TripleA to accept crypto payments for video production services

FewStones, a Singapore-based video production company, has partnered with Singapore-based crypto payments firm TripleA to offer cryptocurrency payment options for their services.

India’s Growfin raises $7.5M Series A funding led by SWC Global

Indian fintech startup Growfin has on Tuesday announced a $7.5 million Series A funding round to provide real-time visibility and predictability in cash flow for modern Chief…

Vingroup Chairman establishes electric vehicle rental and taxi service company

Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong has on Monday announced the establishment of the Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), an entity dedicated to using VinFast…

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AI and machine learning for social good: Inspiring initiatives in Asia and beyond

AI and machine learning are being used in innovative ways to address social challenges and improve people's lives. From healthcare and disaster response to environmental…

Grab retires $600M in 2026 debt with extra cash – report

The Singapore-based ride-hailing and delivery company completed the transaction last week, bringing its debt under an outstanding term loan to $517 million, down from the previous…

Singapore’s Endowus launches community impact initiative

Endowus, a Singapore-based digital wealth platform, has launched a community impact initiative, Endowus Empower. This initiative aims to provide underrepresented, underserved, and…

Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance partners Innovate UK to launch Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme Singapore

Sustainability-focused deep tech venture builder, Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance (SDTA) has announced Tuesday its partnership with Innovate UK, supported by Innovate UK EDGE, to…

Indonesia to provide incentives to boost EV sales, attract investment – report

Indonesia is always keen to develop domestic EV production facilities to take advantage of its rich nickel reserves, an important material to produce EV batteries.