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…
Vietnam’s CNV secures $1M seed funding from Wavemaker Partners
CNV, a Vietnamese cloud-based business and marketing solutions provider, has successfully raised its seed funding of $1 million from Singapore-based venture capital firm Wavemaker…
EY : Southeast Asia’s IPO deals down to $1B in first quarter
Southeast Asia's initial public offering (IPI) activity slowed down in the first quarter, with a total of 38 deals raising$1 billion, down from 51 deals raising $1.4 billion in…
SUSI Partners invests in buildout of utility-scale renewables projects in the Philippines
SUSI Partners, through the SUSI Asia Energy Transition Fund (SAETF), has entered into an investment agreement with experienced Southeast Asian developer Alba Renewables (Alba) to…
India’s Filter Capital announces final close of $97M for its inaugural fund
Filter Capital, a technology-focused growth investment firm based in India, has announced the successful final close of its first fund – Filter Capital India Fund I at a total…
Cybersecurity: A business imperative for today’s leaders
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical business issue that leaders across all sectors must grapple with. The increasing sophistication…
With spot Bitcoin ETFs breaking record inflows, on-chain finance is bridging a new era for digital assets
With increased participation from both retail and institutional investors in Spot #Bitcoin #ETFs and the wider digital assets ecosystem, on-chain finance is anticipated to adapt…
Ant partners global e-wallets, card organizations for International Consumer Friendly Zones Program in China
Chinese fintech firm Ant Group, along with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organizations, have launched in Beijing a nation-wide Program to…
Imaginary Ones partners Animoca Brands to enhance Web3 entertainment ecosystem
Hong Kong-based gaming firm company Animoca Brands and Web3 entertainment and intellectual property (IP) company Imaginary Ones have on Monday announced a partnership to enhance…
