My experience navigating the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia amid the pandemic
While we are still in the midst of a long-drawn pandemic, I believe startups are still presented with advantages in this season as COVID has kicked off the acceleration of the…
Singapore-based Qapita raises $15M Series A co-led by East Ventures & Vulcan Capital
Qapita plans to add more products to its platform that will not only provide solutions for private companies and startups but also to investors, shareholders and employees.
Malaysia-based telemedicine firm DOC2US expands to Myanmar
DOC2US is also actively talking to other partners in neighbouring countries such as Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam to improve the accessibility to healthcare in those countries.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
Indonesia e-commerce firm Ula bags $87M Series B, ropes in Amazon’s Jeff Bezos as investor
The funding round was co-led by Prosus Ventures, Tencent and B Capital Group. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's Bezos Expeditions also joined the round.
