​​The hidden secrets of building a successful ecommerce brand in Singapore

By leveraging niche opportunities, cultivating a compelling #brand identity, prioritizing customer satisfaction, and embracing innovation, founders can navigate the complexities…

AEON partners Visa to boost digital payment in Malaysia

AEON Bank, a Malaysia-based Islamic digital bank, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments. This new synergy marks a significant…

Teleport inks aircraft charter agreement with MJets Air

MJets Air, the commercial air cargo operator of MMAG Aviation Consortium (MAC), has announced a new partnership through an aircraft charter agreement with Teleport Everywhere…

Australian AI start-up Brainfish raises $3.85M in seed funding round led by Surge

Brainfish, an Australia-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered customer support platform for online businesses, has raised AUD 3.85 million ($2.5 million) in its second…

Hong Kong Bitcoin spot ETF: Innovation designed for retail investors

The potential of the Hong Kong ETFs is boundless as the US ETFs have seen a total of $11 billion inflow since the launch. Besides, the #HongKong #ETFs will be important for Asia's…

Vietnam’s Prep raises $7M in Series A funding co-led by Cercano Management Asia and Northstar Ventures

Prep, a Vietnam-based language learning and test preparation platform, announced Friday that it has raised $7 million in Series A funding co-led by Cercano Management Asia and…

IFC Invests $6M in Türkiye digital brokerage company Midas

The International Finance Corporation (IFC)has on Thursday announced an investment of $6 million in Midas, a digital brokerage company in Türkiye, to accelerate digitalization in…

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If not right now, then when? The push for automation and adoption of AI in manufacturing in Malaysia

The future of automation in #Malaysia’s manufacturing industry holds great promise. Its potential to work collaboratively with humans in the sector shows the irreplaceable nature…

Hong Kong language AI firm Fano Labs fuels APAC expansion with Series B funding

Fano Labs, the Hong Kong provider of performance language artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, has on Thursday announced the successful closure of its Series B round. Openspace…

China’s BYD to build EV plant in Indonesia, groundbreaking expected in July – report

China-based electric vehicle producer BYD announced plan to build an automotive assembly plant in Indonesia's West Java, with groundbreaking scheduled for July.

India’s Avaada Energy closes $535M refinancing for its four solar projects in Rajasthan

Avaada Energy, the renewable energy arm of India-based Avaada Group, has announced the successful closure of INR 4,471 crore ($535 million) of refinancing from the state-owned…

Microsoft to invest $2.2B in cloud and AI in Malaysia

American technology firm Microsoft has on Thursday announced that it will invest $2.2 billion over the next four years to support Malaysia’s digital transformation – the single…

Direct Lending partners Tan Chong Motor to introduce Shariah-compliant auto service financing plan in Malaysia

Direct Lending, a Malaysian digital lending platform, has on Thursday announced its partnership with Malaysian automotive firm Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad, to introduce a…

Touchstone Partners leads $720,000 seed investment round in Vietnam’s Happynest

Touchstone Partners is leading a $720,000 seed round in Happynest, a Vietnam-based home and living community and social-commerce platform for housing. This investment will help…