AI Singapore partners Google to enhance Southeast Asian large language model training datasets
AI Singapore (AISG) and Google Research have embarked on Project Southeast Asian Languages in One Network Data (SEALD), a research collaboration to enhance datasets that can be…
Rently partners The Working Capitol, Smart City Kitchens to expand rental platform in Singapore
Rently, a Singapore-based fintech startup in the property space, is partnering with co-working and lifestyle hub, The Working Capitol and ghost kitchen services provider, Smart…
Singapore medtech firm SynPhNe secures $5M Series A funding from Event Horizon
SynPhNe, a medtech spin-off from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has secured $5 million in Series A funding from Event Horizon Technologies Pte Ltd, a…
Navigating the startup journey: Strategies for team recruitment and retention
In the tumultuous journey of launching a startup, assembling a capable team stands as one of the most critical challenges. Seeking individuals who share your passion for the…
Singapore’s insurtech firm bolttech & stc Group forge strategic collaboration in the Middle East
bolttech’s collaboration with stc Group will provide stc’s customers with innovative, embedded device protection offerings through a technology-enabled experience, the companies…
Indonesian FinTech unicorn Xendit expands to Thailand
Xendit, a unicorn startup based in Indonesia, has entered the Thai market by offering comprehensive digital payment solutions and embedded finance, aiming to enhance the growth…
MyTukar renames to Carro, appoints Malaysian influencer Phei Yong as first brand ambassador
MyTukar powered by Carro, Malaysia’s used car ecosystem, has renamed to Carro, signifying a move that will bring more of Carro’s cutting-edge technologies, products, and services…
Singapore’s Silicon Box to invest $3.6B in new chip plant in Italy
Singapore-based semiconductor firm Silicon Box intends to invest up to $3.6 billion in new chip plant in Italy. The semiconductor assembly and test facility in Northern Italy will…
Lenovo Study: 94 percent of ASEAN+ CIOs deem AI critical for business in 2024; only 11 percent invest in GenAI
94 percent of ASEAN+ Chief Investment Officers deem artificial intelligence (AI) critical for business in 2024, but only 11 percent invest in generative AI (GenAI), Lenovo study…
Sunway iLabs & Jetro Kuala Lumpur conclude 2024 Green Transformation Accelerator Program, fostering cross-border innovation for sustainability
Throughout the two-month long GXA program, these startups were immersed in Malaysia’s vibrant ecosystem, leveraging the extensive networks and support of Sunway Group, JETRO Kuala…
Maybank partners Gentari to explore green mobility, renewable energy solutions
Malaysian lender Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and clean energy firm Gentari have on Monday announced a significant step towards a more sustainable future with the signing of a…
Animoca Brands partners KACST to launch Web3 hub in Saudi Arabia
Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse, has on Monday announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of…
Launching your home business without sacrificing your well-being
As commendable as it may seem to put your business above everything else to secure success, it does nothing good for your health and well-being. When you aren’t taken care of, you…
Khazanah to commit additional $128M to support Malaysian startups
Malaysian sovereign fund Khazanah Nasional said Monday that it aims to provide additional MYR 600 million ($128 million) in 2024 to support startups in Malaysia.
