Gogoro partners Sumitomo, Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing to accelerate global expansion
Gogoro Inc., a Taiwan-based battery-swapping ecosystems firm, said Tuesday it has partnered with Japanese integrated trading firm Sumitomo Corporation and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance…
Indonesia’s Bukalapak posts positive EBITDA for the first time in first quarter
PT Bukalapak.com Tbk, an Indonesian e-commerce company, has posted a positive adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for the first time…
Singapore’s Thrixen raises $7M in funding round co-led by 22Health Ventures and John Ballantyne
Thrixen, a Singapore-based medical technology start-up, has on Monday announced the successful close of an oversubscribed funding round, raising $7 million capital to accelerate…
Indonesia’s GoTo says on track to meet full-year adjusted EBITDA break even target
Indonesia's largest technology firm PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo) says it is on track to meet full-year adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and…
Combating scams in the Malaysian motorcycle marketplace for a safer future
Let's dive into the intricate landscape of scamming and fraud in #Malaysia, understanding its implications and exploring potential solutions to safeguard the interests of those…
AirAsia MOVE’s monthly active users up 19 percent year on year to 15.34 million
Asia MOVE, formerly known as airasia Superapp, has seen its monthly active users (MAU) grow 19 percent year on year growth to 15.34 million in the first quarter.
Malaysian automaker Proton opens R&D facility in China
Malaysian national carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd has opened its research and development (R&D) center at Hangzhou Bay in China last Saturday to strengthen its collaborative…
IFC partners KB Kookmin Card to launch $150M financing initiative in Indonesia, Thailand
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered South Korean credit card-issuing company KB Kookmin Card Co. (KBC) to launch $150 million financing package in Indonesia,…
Alipay+ inks agreement with Korea Easy Payment Foundation, Jeju Tourism Organization
Alipay+, a global cross-border mobile payment and digitalization technology platform operated by Ant International, has on Monday announced it signed a business agreement with the…
Temasek Trust launches philanthropy advisory services arm
Temasek Holdings-owned Temasek Trust has on Monday announced the launch of TT Foundation Advisors (TTFA) which aims to be a one-stop independent provider of philanthropy advisory…
IFC invests $7M in Philippine consumer fintech firm Salmon
To help expand financial inclusion in the Philippines, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is investing $7 million in the country's…
JETOUR showcases hybrid off-road innovation at Beijing Auto Show; prepares entry into right-hand drive, European markets
Over the past years, JETOUR said it has demonstrated exceptional growth and a burgeoning dominance in the SUV segment. The company boasts the seventh position in China's…
AI agents from “thinking fast” to “thinking slow”
From fast thinking to slow thinking, #AI is evolving at an unimaginable pace. However, each ability is not absolutely good or bad but has its own unique advantages and suitability…
Mandiri Capital Indonesia unveils initiative for startups overseas
Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI), a corporate venture capital (CVC) firm backed by Indonesia’s largest financial corporate, Bank Mandiri, have unveiled its first overseas Xponent…
