Japan’s EMURGO invests in NFT and asset tokenization provider NMKR
EMURGO, a Singapore blockchain technology company that provides products and services to drive the adoption of the Cardano blockchain’s Web3 ecosystem, has on Monday announced a…
NUS Enterprise launches $7.48M fund to boost deep tech innovation and venture ecosystem in Singapore
NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), has on Monday launched SGD 20 million ($7.48 million) fund to grow Singapore’s deep tech…
Malaysia’s TalentCorp allocates $6.36M for internship matching grant for SMEs and start-ups
Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), an agency mandated by Malaysian government to drive Malaysia’s talent strategy, has allocated MYR 30 million ($6.36 million) for…
Huawei partners EVe to support growing EV charging needs in Singapore
Huawei, a China-based information and communication technology (ICT) provider, and Singapore’s EV-Electric (EVe) Charging Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Land…
Japan’s Sumitomo Life completes Singlife acquisition
Singapore insurer Singapore Life Holdings Pte Ltd (Singlife) announced Monday that it has become a fully owned subsidiary of Japan-based Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (Sumitomo…
IFC report urges FinTech firms to target women customers in emerging markets for financial inclusion
The survey findings also show that women still make up a minority of FinTech portfolios, with 63 percent of the lending-focused FinTech firms reporting that women-owned small and…
VinFast Founder launches global EV charging stations company V-Green
Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of Vingroup Corporation and Founder of VinFast, has announced the establishment of V-Green Global Charging Station Development Company (V-Green).
Penjana Kapital and Proficeo’s Soonicorn Collective selects 18 pioneer members in Malaysia
Proficeo Consultants Sdn Bhd (Proficeo) in partnership with Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd (Penjana), has on Monday announced the selection of the pioneer group of 18 Founders for the…
Malaysia’s iMotorbike launches new showroom; partners STDC to empower the state youth
Malaysia-based motorcycle platform for buying and selling pre-owned motorcycles iMotorbike has launches three-storey grand Glenmarie showroom and forged partnership with Selangor…
Vietnam’s VinFast expands to African market via partnership with Ghana’s Jospong
Vietnamese automaker VinFast Auto has signed a distribution agreement with Jospong Group of Companies, Ghana's leading multi-industry conglomerate, in Ghana and West African…
EPF commits $53M to catalyzes Malaysian mid-to-growth stage firms
Malaysian pension fund Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has on Monday announced a commitment of up to MYR 250 million ($53 million) aimed at catalyzing mid-to-growth stage companies…
Evaluating the potential of Web 3.0 in FinTech: Hype or trillion-dollar opportunity?
With its promise of enhanced security, increased efficiency, and expanded opportunities for financial services, Web 3.0 has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about…
Chinese EV maker XPeng appoints Bermaz Auto Bhd as official distributor in Malaysia
XPeng's move to enter the Malaysian market also came as competition in China's EV market intensified. EV companies race to cut prices, with market leader BYD spearheading a deeper…
Malaysia’s MYStartup selects 26 startups for pre-accelerator cohort 3 program
Malaysian government held MYStartup, in partnership with startup accelerator Growth Charger, has selected 26 high potential startups for the MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Cohort 3…
