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News,Asia,Venture Capital,Singapore,Cybersecurity
Temasek leads $550M funding round in Israel cloud security firm Orca Security
Orca Security will leverage Temasek’s investment portfolio and global network to deepen its penetration into the Asia Pacific (APAC) region and beyond, and into key industries such as telecom, financial services, transportation, consumer goods, and more.
October 6, 2021
Community Interview,Podcast,TNGlobal Insider,Blockchain / Crypto
VeChain’s Sunny Lu on the future of blockchain in the real world [Podcast Q&A]
"Although there is still heavy focus on regulations and compliance in the blockchain industry, what VeChain is really concerned about is the evolving marketplace in need of maturity. For the majority of enterprise users of public blockchain, they need more upstream and downstream players to build a larger collaborative ecosystem. VeChain aims to play this…
October 6, 2021
TNGlobal Insider,Blockchain / Crypto,FinTech
The future of banking: An open and programmable money infrastructure (part 2 of 3)
As we can see, the old banking world and the new blockchain-based money world are converging towards a common direction: a digitally open and easy programmable money infrastructure.
October 5, 2021
News,Vietnam,HealthTech,SEA,Investments
Mekong Capital invests $15M into Vietnam-based genetic testing firm Gene Solutions
Gene Solutions is the sixth investee company announced by Mekong Enterprise Fund IV.
October 5, 2021
SEA,Malaysia,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Asia,Venture Capital
RHL Ventures’ Hibiscus Fund targets final close of up to $100M, eyes opportunities in food, healthcare & mobility sectors
The Hibiscus Fund is targeting a final close at $80 million to $100 million.
October 5, 2021
News,FinTech,Investments,Venture Capital,SEA,Indonesia
Online brokerage Ajaib becomes Indonesia’s latest unicorn after raising $153M Series B round
The Jakarta-based startup has reached a valuation of $1 billion after raising $153 million in a financing round led by DST Global.
October 5, 2021
TNGlobal Insider,China,Sustainability,Big Data
What does China’s emissions trading scheme mean for businesses?
Like many other businesses, we see major opportunities in China. Not only is its market size and market value vast, but its commitment to carbon neutrality can make a huge impact on the global fight against climate change. It is inevitable that over time, all businesses operating in China will need to be part of the national solution. Data is the key--it…
October 5, 2021
Analysis,eCommerce,Digital Transformation,Philippines,Social Media,eSport,Gaming
Philippines: Southeast Asia’s next big breakout market?
TechNode Global’s series on the Philippines will delve into why now, after years of depending on income from remittances, Filipino entrepreneurs and founders are attracting venture capital (VC) money in droves. In this first part, we briefly explain the key growth drivers and opportunities awaiting VCs in the country, while laying the groundwork for future…
October 4, 2021
Investments,News,SEA,Indonesia,Singapore,FinTech
Grab to increase stakes in Indonesia-based e-wallet OVO to 90% – report
Grab has increased its holding in Ovo's parent company PT Bumi Cakrawala Perkasa from about 39 percent.
October 4, 2021
News,Malaysia,FinTech,Indonesia
Malaysia-based PayHalal partners Atome to offer ‘Shariah-compliant’ BNPL options in Malaysia, Indonesia
The partnership further enhances the shopping and payment experience of shoppers and supports Muslim retailers and businesses with increased sales amid the pandemic.
October 4, 2021