Maybank: ASEAN EV adoption will continue to increase due to favourable regulations
Maybank Investment Bank said Monday that it believes ASEAN electric vehicle (EV) adoption will continue to increase due to favorable regulations, local brands and China’s EV…
Vietnam’s VinFast begins selling electric bike in the United States
Vietnamese automaker VinFast Auto has on Thursday announced it will begin selling its VF DrgnFly electric bike in the United States by late April with a listed price of $2,599.
Moneymax partners FWD Life Insurance to offer life insurance in the Philippines
Moneymax, the Philippines-based personal finance marketplace for financial products and a subsidiary of MoneyHero Limited, has on Friday announced its strategic partnership with…
Singapore’s AI firm Mindverse secures $5M in seed funding led by Square Peg
Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Mindverse has successfully closed a $5 million seed funding round led by Square Peg.
MAS, Mastercard sign MoU to enhance cooperation in cybersecurity
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and global payment firm Mastercard have on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in cybersecurity,…
EMURGO partners Huawei Cloud to expand Cardano network, scale Web3 solutions in Asia Pacific
EMURGO, a Japanese blockchain company that drives Web3 adoption via the Cardano blockchain, has on Thursday announced a partnership with Huawei Cloud to extend support for a…
Singapore’s Temasek boosts EMEA investment with new Paris office
Singapore-headquartered investment company Temasek has launched its new office in Paris on Wednesday. The Paris office expands the fund's global footprint and network, giving it…
Thailand’s 9Basil acquires Singapore private credit platform AlteriQ Global
9Basil Group, a Thailand-based alternative investments firm, has on Thursday announced its acquisition of AlteriQ Global (AlteriQ), a boutique Asia-Pacific private credit platform…
Microsoft to invest $2.9B in AI and cloud infrastructure in Japan
American technology firm Microsoft has announced it will invest $2.9 billion over the next two years to increase its hyperscale cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI)…
India’s Neysa raises $20M in seed funding led by Matrix Partners India, Nexus Venture Partners, NTTVC
Neysa, an India-based artificial intelligence (AI) cloud and platform-as-a-service startup (PaaS), has secured $20 million in seed funding. Led by Matrix Partners India, Nexus…
Mission critical: Safeguarding submarine cable networks
Network operators are investing in infrastructure to boost connectivity across the region. Perhaps unbeknownst to many, a big part of this infrastructure involves international…
Professional Triathletes Organization partners Animoca Brands’ subsidiary SPORTPASS for endurance sports Web 3 experience
The Professional Triathletes Organization (PTO) and SPORTPASS, a fan engagement and gaming platform and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, have on Wednesday announced the entry into…
Rio Tinto partners Founders Factory to invest $9.28M in technology startups
Australian miner Rio Tinto is teaming up with global venture studio and start-up investor Founders Factory to invest AUD 14.4 million ($9.28 million) in technology startups.
Metalpha and Algos Electronics jointly set up NOWLIT fintech solutions
Metalpha Technology Holding Limited, a Hong Kong-based digital asset-focused wealth management company, together with global chips provider Algos Electronics Corp., have…
