Kickstart Ventures: Philippines’ young, dynamic population, rising consumer demand, low-cost labor base make it attractive for long-term investment
We talked to Dan Siazon, Founder and Managing Partner of Kickstart Ventures to learn more about the company’s achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities in 2025. He also…
APAC cybersecurity budgets are rising — but is it enough?
Despite cybersecurity budgets in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) rising considerably year over year, data breaches have not dropped off. How much spending is enough? Will it ever be…
PATRIZIA-Mitsui JV invests $250M to Philippine parking startup Parkwise
PATRIZIA, together with Mitsui via their joint venture fund management company, on behalf of the APAC Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (A-SIF), are supporting sustainable growth in…
Vertex Ventures SEA & India leads $16M Series A in Spyne to expand in US, EMEA, APAC
The company continues to expand into new international markets, including high-growth regions in EMEA and APAC, replicating its successful US go-to-market strategy to drive…
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands and HKT team up to issue HKD-backed stablecoin
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and HKT have entered into agreements to establish a joint venture (JV) with the intention to apply for a…
EBANX secures in-principle approval for MPI license from MAS for global payment
EBANX, a Brazil-based global payment service provider (PSP) specializing in emerging markets, has on Monday announced that the firm has been granted in-principle approval for a…
SC introduces regulatory sandbox to facilitate innovation
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday released its Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines, detailing the eligibility criteria and requirements for participation.
GCash & BillEase power Enstack merchants with flexible ‘Pay Later’ options to boost sales & growth
This initiative aims to provide small and medium businesses (SMBs) with more flexible and secure payment options while improving access to credit for buyers.
Singapore’s StraitsX partners with Standard Chartered to strengthen stablecoin infrastructure
Through this collaboration, Standard Chartered will serve as one of StraitsX’s trusted banking partners, providing robust cash management and custody services for the reserve…
Techsauce sees tech ecosystem in Thailand & Southeast Asia ‘promising’ & ‘challenging’
TNGlobal talked to Techsauce Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Oranuch Lerdsuwankij (Mimie) to learn more about the company’s achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities…
Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand’s central banks adopt local currency transaction framework operational guidelines
Central Banks of Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand said Monday they will harmonize and broaden the scope of local currency transaction framework to encourage transactions in local…
EconWorks : Grab’s on-demand services in Malaysia adds almost $2.23B to local economy
Singapore-based superapp Grab’s on-demand services, including ride-hailing and delivery, facilitated a substantial economic contribution of MYR 9.9 billion ($2.23 billion) to the…
Animoca Brands Japan partners with XANA to support global Web3 expansion of game
Animoca Brands Japan, a strategic subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has on Monday announced it has entered into a partnership with XANA LLC, the company behind the Web3 metaverse…
Straits Millennium secures in-principle approval for MAS MPI license to offer DPT services in Singapore
Straits Millennium Pte Ltd, a member of Singapore-based financial services firm Straits Financial Group, has on Monday announced that it has obtained an in-principle approval from…
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