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Google announces multiple initiatives across skilling, AI and sustainability in Singapore

Google on Tuesday announced multiple initiatives across skilling, artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability as it deepens its commitment to Singapore after 15 years.

BHEX.SG gets greenlight to offer crypto services in Singapore

Singapore-based crypto exchange BHEX.SG has received the Standard Payment Institution licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), which will enable the firm to offer digital payment token (DPT) services to customers in Singapore.

The race for digital learning leaves many students behind – but not anymore, with Indonesian schools going digital without the Internet

Insights into providing a better education for students in Indonesia through distance learning even with limited internet connectivity

Singapore’s Funding Societies signs $50M credit facility with HSBC to drive SME growth in Southeast Asia

Funding Societies, a Singapore-based FinTech firm, announced Monday the signing of a $50 million credit facility with HSBC Singapore to continue expanding the firm’s reach to serving underserved small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region.

Singapore’s HealthTech firm Qritive aims to improve cancer diagnosis through AI [Q&A]

In the interview, Sathe also shared his views on the overall MedTech industry in Southeast Asia. Contrary to the general perception that it is often dominated by the western or advanced nations, he expects startups in Asia and Southeast Asia could completely transform the industry.

Singapore’s Safeheron raises $7M Series Pre-A funding led by Yunqi Partners and Web3Vision

Safeheron, a Singapore-based self-custody solution provider, is announcing $7 million in Pre-A funding co-led by Yunqi Partners and Web3Vision.The round also saw participation from PrimeBlock Ventures, M77 Ventures, ShataCapital, Kryptos, Antalpha Ventures, Waterdrip Capital, 7 O’CLOCK CAPITAL, Rokid’s Founder Misa Zhu, and Fan Zhang, the former co-founder…

Singapore’s SunGreenH2 closes $2M seed funding led by SGInnovate

Singapore based cleantech company SunGreenH2 announced Wednesday it has raised a $2 million seed round led by SGInnovate. The round also saw participation from Vinci VC, Cap Vista, Entrepreneur First, SOSV’s HAX, she1K, T. Chen Fong and Apsara Investments.

Indonesia President Jokowi wants Tesla to make cars locally, not just batteries – report

Jokowi previously said the government aims to establish an “integrated EV ecosystem” that would include such industry activities as metals mining, battery production and car assembly.

Taiwan’s Cherubic Ventures completes $110M Fund V, bringing total committed capital to over $400M

Taiwan-based venture capital firm Cherubic Ventures announced Thursday the successful completion of its Fund V at $110 million, with a total of over $400 million in committed capital under management.

The new era of e-commerce demands a tech-enabled ‘human’ customer experience

Having grown accustomed to the convenience of making purchases with a simple click, digital-savvy consumers are now seeking out more personalized online shopping experiences that are adaptable and responsive to their individual needs. In other words, e-commerce today needs a ‘human touch.’