Philippines to stop accepting digital bank applications for 3 years, caps licenses to 7
The Monetary Board decided to close the window for the submission of applications from new digital banks, including converting banks, starting August 31, 2021. This is in line…
August 20, 2021
The talent arbitrage basis for tech valuations
VC investments (and their associated valuations) can be seen to be a broad index on talent--not necessarily an endorsement of specific business models. Spotting founders who…
August 20, 2021
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Malaysia home finishing product marketplace HOMA2U bags $567K funding
HOMA's plans to expand to 10 more new locations by 2022.
August 19, 2021
Why it’s time to sustain the telehealth momentum gained during COVID-19
Instead of replacing traditional healthcare delivery, experts believe COVID-19 has boosted telehealth’s importance as an option in healthcare. Now that patients have experienced…
August 19, 2021
Southeast Asia market opportunities uncovered
Now is a better time than ever to be investing in Indonesia's digital ecosystem and help back the next generation of entrepreneurs building disruptive businesses. In the next ten…
August 18, 2021
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AirAsia’s logistics arm Teleport to acquire food delivery platform Delivereat for $9.8M
The deal values Teleport at $300 million and welcomes investors, including Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai-based venture capital firm Gobi Partners onboard.
August 18, 2021
AirAsia partners with InsurTech startup PolicyStreet to provide digital car insurance service
The digital car insurance service includes insurance and road tax renewal and allows car owners to make price comparisons of various insurance providers.
August 18, 2021
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Does Axiata-RHB consortium have what it takes to win a digital bank license in Malaysia? [Q&A]
In an interview, Boost CEO Sheyantha Abeykoon told TechNode Global the competitive edge Axiata-RHB consortium have against other contenders and how will it position the digital…
August 18, 2021
Singapore financing startup Jenfi raises $6.3M Series A led by Monk’s Hill Ventures
The Series A funding will be used for product development, customer acquisition, and expansion in Southeast Asia.
August 17, 2021
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Challenges and opportunities: How digital tools help increase customer retention rate and yield for traditional businesses like automotive service
These three phases of digitization correspond to the three states of "before service," "in service," and "after service," respectively. Without the digitalization of vehicle…
August 16, 2021
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Sunway iLabs announces top 5 startups for its 2021 Super Accelerator program
In the next three months of the Super Accelerator programme, Sunway iLabs will help the selected top five startup founders connect with Sunway’s global network of partners,…
August 16, 2021
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