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Patrick Grove-backed Proptech firm Sidespace seeks $1.6M funding
Patrick Grove-backed Proptech firm Sidespace is seeking AUD $2.5 million ($1.6 million) to disrupt commercial real estate. The firm is seeking the capital infusion from new and existing investors to fund its path towards AUD 12 million ($7.56 million) in annual revenue by 2026.
Insurtech Igloo scores mobile partnerships with OPPO and realme to offer after-sales care in Southeast Asia
Singapore-based insurtech firm Igloo has forged its first mobile partnerships with China-based consumer electronics manufacturers OPPO and realme to offer after-sales care in Southeast Asia. The partnership has launched in Singapore with OPPO and in the Philippines with realme, with plans to roll out into other markets, including Indonesia, Vietnam,…
Malaysia’s TNB and Siemens Energy join forces in green hydrogen advancements
Malaysian utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is partnering with global energy firm Siemens Energy to accelerate the decarbonization of its thermal power plants, utilizing green hydrogen produced from renewable energy (RE) resources.
PayPal invests in Sweef Capital’s SWEEF and Quona Opportunity Fund
United States-listed payment firm PayPal Holdings, Inc. has on Thursday announced that it has invested in Sweef Capital's Southeast Asia Women's Economic Empowerment Fund (SWEEF) and Quona Opportunity Fund to support their shared mission to advance women's inclusion in the global economic and financial system.
GoTo Financial and Bank Jago launch GoPay Tabungan by Jago, a bank account and e-money service combined
GoTo Financial, GoTo's financial technology business unit, and Bank Jago, an Indonesia-listed technology-based bank, have on Thursday launched GoPay Tabungan by Jago, a bank account for daily transactions that can be accessed directly via the GoPay and Gojek applications.
Malaysia releases simplified ESG disclosure guide for SMEs in supply chains
Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM), an affiliate of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has on Wednesday launched a Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (SEDG), making Malaysia the first country globally to provide small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) within global supply chains with a streamlined and standardized set of guidelines in relation to environment,…
Singapore Polytechnic partners MRANTI to catalyze cross border technological progress
Post-secondary education institution Singapore Polytechnic has partnered the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology & Innovation (MRANTI) to foster better knowledge exchange and cross-border insights, contributing to continued progress through internships, joint projects, and international opportunities for students.
East Ventures announces first healthcare fund of $30M
East Ventures, a venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has on Wednesday announced the firm’s first healthcare-focused fund with the amount of $30 million, which is dedicated to supporting innovative healthcare solutions in Indonesia.
Doctor Anywhere’s Lim Wai Mun on adapting AI strategies in healthcare across diverse markets
In this TNGlobal Q&A with Lim Wai Mun, the Founder and CEO of Doctor Anywhere, he explores how various facets of how #AI is shaping the #healthcare industry. Lim elaborated on how AI has revolutionized #healthtech by optimizing various processes, notably by reducing consultation times and enhancing patient experiences.
UOB Malaysia launches Sustainability Accelerator Program for Malaysian SMEs
UOB Malaysia has launched the Jom Transform - Sustainability Accelerator Program (JT-SAP), which aims to empower Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with foundational knowledge and know-how to adopt sustainable practices and accelerate their transition to a low carbon economy.
