Singapore’s RushOwl raises $10M in Series A funding led by Gobi Partners
RushOwl, a Singapore-based ride-sharing platform that reduces carbon emissions with its proprietary artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology, has raised $10 million in Series…
Social trading: Breaking barriers for all traders
Social trading is a valuable tool for portfolio diversification and connecting with experienced traders worldwide. However, users are always advised to make informed decisions by…
FinTech giant Stripe banks on stablecoin & AI for APAC growth [interview]
Headquartered in San Francisco and Dublin, Stripe processes over $1.4 trillion of payments annually, equivalent to 1.3 percent of global GDP. Stripe users include half of the…
Malaysia to host first ever Southeast Asia Smart City Expo
Taking place from Sept 17 to 19, SCEKL25 will carry the theme “AI Cities: Shaping Our Digital Future,” reflecting Malaysia’s bold vision to build intelligent, inclusive, and…
StraitsX partners TBCASoft for multi-currency, stablecoin-driven cross-border payments
StraitsX, a licensed Major Payment Institution (MPI) based out of Singapore and issuer of the XSGD and XUSD stablecoins, has announced a strategic memorandum of understanding…
Cradle Live! roadshow ignites Johor’s startup ecosystem ahead of Startup Asean Summit 2025
With more than 130 participants, the roadshow underscored Johor’s growing role as a southern innovation hub. Through panels, fireside chats and masterclasses, startups gained a…
Thunes, Ripple expand global partnership to boost cross-border payments
Thunes, the Singapore-based payment firm, and Ripple, the US digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, have announced an expanded partnership to boost cross-border…
Securing the unseen: Closing the AI visibility gap in APAC
As AI becomes increasingly embedded in everything from national digital identity programmes to predictive healthcare and smart city infrastructure, the role of cybersecurity is…
Amazon launches $4.4B infrastructure region in New Zealand
Amazon announced Monday the launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) region with potential investment of NZ$7.5 billion ($4.4 billion).
Insider threats, supercharged by AI, set for explosive growth in APJ – Exabeam
Insider threats, supercharged by artificial intelligence (AI), set for explosive growth in the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), Exabeam research showed recently.
Flexible food’s future is hybrid
The future of food isn’t about choosing between tradition and innovation – it’s about thoughtfully integrating the best of both worlds. Hybrid products offer us a bridge to that…
China’s JD.com keen to expand Malaysian operations, eyeing logistics sector – report
Anwar said JD.com also intends to buy more Malaysian products to market in China. Earlier, the prime minister, who is on a four-day working visit to China, held a business meeting…
Singapore’s Venturi Partners announces first close of Fund II at $150M
Venturi Partners, a Singapore-based consumer growth fund, has announced the first close of its second fund at $150 million.
Animoca Brands, Fosun Wealth, FinChain form strategic partnership to advance RWA ecosystem in Asia
Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based Web3 and digital property rights firm, Fosun Wealth Holdings, a digital global wealth management platform, and FinChain, an innovator in…
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