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The entrepreneur’s dilemma: Fundraising or taking a loan?

Fundraising investments or taking a loan is a question, I often see being asked on Facebook groups for entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs. This article will break down all…

Malaysia-listed Hextar Industries bags Luckin Coffee’s master franchise in Malaysia

Luckin Coffee’s entry comes at a time when Malaysians are seeing a rising number of local and international coffee chain brands and outlets in the country. Both local and…

Teleport’s revenue rises in third quarter on higher delivery parcels moved

Capital A's logistics arm Teleport has reported higher revenue in the third quarter amid higher tonnage and delivery parcels moved.

AirAsia MOVE’s third quarter revenue declines on reduced sale of AirAsia flight tickets

AirAsia MOVE, the digital arm of Malaysia-based Capital A, has reported lower revenue during the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, mainly due to reduced sale of AirAsia…

Malaysia’s Catcha Digital acquires 51 percent stake in Nexible Solutions for $2.56M to expand into SaaS and AI sectors

Malaysia-based digital platform Catcha Digital Berhad has announced its entry into a share sale agreement to acquire a 51 percent interest in Malaysian software as a service…

US e-commerce giant Amazon invested over $1.49B in Singapore

US-headquartered e-commerce giant Amazon announced on Thursday that it has invested more than S$2 billion ($1.49 billion) across its retail and cloud businesses in Singapore in…

1337 Ventures Partners with GX Bank to lead TeXnovasi Accelerator

1337 Ventures, Malaysia-based venture capital firm, announced its role as the lead accelerator for TeXnovasi—an ambitious initiative by GXBank and Grab Malaysia, with support from…

Deloitte’s tech, media & telecoms 2025 predictions: Generative AI paves way for transformative future

By addressing challenges in infrastructure, gender equity, energy consumption, trust, and capabilities, the industry could be poised for a significant leap forward and is well…

GCash said to weigh record Philippine IPO of up to $1.5B – report

The company intends to list in the second half of next year, Bloomberg reported. An IPO of that size would likely make it the biggest ever in the country.

Indonesia’s AC Ventures & PwC Indonesia release Cybersecurity Playbook for private sector amid rising digital threats

Titled “Cybersecurity Playbook for Startups,” the comprehensive guide addresses the growing need for robust cyber defense mechanisms among new ventures and scale-ups alike,…

Hong Kong to offer crypto tax break for hedge funds, family offices – report

Hong Kong plans to exempt private equity funds, hedge funds and the investment vehicles of the super-rich from paying tax on gains from cryptocurrencies, private credit…

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AI growth is built upon Iinfrastructure modernization: How businesses must adapt to thrive

As AI continues to evolve, businesses must address current infrastructure challenges and anticipate future shifts in the #AI landscape. This includes focusing on security and…

Malaysia’s Yinson Renewables secures $59M financing for Matarani solar project from IDB Invest, Natixis

Malaysia-based renewable energy firm Yinson Renewables has secured a $59 million senior secured green financing for the Matarani Solar Project in Peru from IDB Invest and Natixis…

Thailand’s Chula, Google Cloud team up for generative AI for higher education

Chulalongkorn University (Chula), Thailand’s higher education institution, and Google Cloud have on Thursday announced a partnership for generative artificial intelligence (gen…