Malaysia’s 3cat raises Pre-Series A funding to scale omnichannel circular electronics platform
3cat, a Malaysian omnichannel platform for used electronics, has raised new funding in a Pre-Series A round to expand its retail network, build in-house repair operations, and…
Seedflex Indonesia officially registered as provider and aggregator for financial products and services
Singapore-based fintech firm Seedflex Technologies announced Wednesday that it is now officially registered with Indonesian financial services authority Otoritas Jasa Keuangan…
Brankas partners Gimasys to deliver open banking solution for Vietnam’s financial sector
In the context of Vietnam's digital economy making a strong breakthrough, Singapore's digital banking firm Brankas has officially announced a strategic partnership with Gimasys -…
PayNet, Alipay+, and Weixin Pay join forces to boost tourist spending across Malaysia
Malaysia's national payments network Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) has teamed up with top Asian payment platforms, Alipay+, and Weixin Pay (WeChat Pay), to drive…
Funding Societies partners Bukku to empower Malaysian SMEs with Instant Financing Qualification
Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest unified small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) digital finance platform, announced Wednesday a strategic partnership with Bukku,…
The risky gold: Bitcoin watches Fed rate decision
These developments signal a broader trend of asset tokenization, where both fiat-pegged and commodity-backed stablecoins serve as bridges between conventional finance and…
Southeast Asia’s platform e-commerce GMV reaches $128.4B; top 3 platforms increase market share to 84 percent
Platform-based ecommerce in the Southeast Asia region reached $128.4 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, representing a 12 percent year-on-year growth, Momentum…
Kyndryl launches ASEAN AI Innovation Lab in Singapore to support regional AI growth including Malaysia
Kyndryl, an enterprise technology services based in the United States, announced Tuesday the launch of its ASEAN AI Innovation Lab in Singapore.
POP MART connects with Southeast Asia’s Toy Collectors through Lazada
China-based toy company POP MART has connected with Southeast Asia’s Toy Collectors through Lazada.
Jelawang Capital selects first EMP and RMI fund managers to deepen Malaysia’s venture capital ecosystem
Malaysia's state-owned fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad and its subsidiary Jelawang Capital announced Tuesday the selection of the first five venture capital (VC) firms under its…
Building the agentic future: Lessons from a health AI agent
General-purpose agents won’t win in most real-world applications from purpose-built ones. The future will see vertical AI agents: systems deeply embedded in one domain, capable of…
Southeast Asia’s AI moment: Empowering human capital and regional transformation
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into the fabric of global business, the narrative must shift from "replacement" to "augmentation." AI is not the enemy…
Petronas Carigali and Halliburton to deploy next generation subsurface modeling and reservoir management solutions
Malaysia-based exploration firm Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd and global energy products and services firm Halliburton have announced a strategic collaboration to advance subsurface…
TNG Digital, Setel team up to enable digital payments in Petronas stations
Malaysia-based digital payment firm TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNGD) has formalized a strategic partnership with e-money issuer Setel Ventures Sdn Bhd to enable fuelling and payments…
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