YouTube & Shopee partner in Southeast Asia e-commerce tie-up – report
With YouTube Shopping, Alphabet Inc and Shopee will be competing against TikTok, the Bytedance-owned video app, which has increased its ambitions for the region after taking…
Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast officially launches mini SUV VF3 in the Philippines
The launch of the VF 3 marks another significant milestone in VinFast’s journey in the Philippines, reaffirming its commitment to providing premium quality products at inclusive…
How artificial intelligence impacts invoice fraud
As more organizations increasingly rely on automated systems, the sophistication of fraudulent invoicing schemes has also evolved, incurring significant financial losses.…
Indonesia’s CarbonEthics bags $2.1M seed round seed round led by Intudo Ventures
With this round of financing, CarbonEthics will enhance its portfolio by securing additional carbon projects and recruiting top-tier technical experts to better serve the needs of…
Bursa Carbon Exchange now offers continuous trading for Renewable Energy Certificates
Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bursa Malaysia Berhad (Bursa Malaysia), has announced the successful go-live of its renewable energy certificates (RECs)…
Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners acquires minority interest in Kendra Scott
Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners has announced the completion of a significant minority investment in Kendra Scott Design, Inc., the celebrated lifestyle and accessories brand.
Mocaverse and Magic Eden to co-launch MagicMoca NFT launchpad
Mocaverse has on Tuesday announced a strategic collaboration with Magic Eden to launch MagicMoca, an non-fungible token (NFT) launchpad platform exclusively for the Mocaverse…
Major Singapore retail banks to introduce Singpass Face Verification to strengthen digital token setup process
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) have on Wednesday announced that major retail banks in Singapore will progressively…
US-based Checkmate secures $1.6M seed funding to expand new markets including Southeast Asia
Checkmate, a provider of comprehensive pre-employment screening solutions that based in the United States, has secured $1.6 million of seed funding to expand new markets including…
DeLorean Motor Company inks partnership with Animoca Brands’ Motorverse for Web3 racing games
DeLorean Motor Company (DMC), renowned for its iconic sports cars, and Animoca Brands' Motorverse, an open ecosystems for Web3-powered motorsport, digital vehicles, and racing…
Malaysia’s Samaiden partners MCS to expand renewable energy business in Indonesia
Samaiden Group Berhad, a Malaysia-based renewable energy (RE) firm, has partnered PT MCS Bina Energi (MCS) to expand renewable energy (RE) business in Indonesia.
SUSI Partners acquires 39 MW wind farm in Vietnam
SUSI Partners, on behalf of the SUSI Asia Energy Transition Fund (SAETF), has signed an agreement to acquire the 39 MW Dam Nai wind farm located in the Vietnam province of Ninh…
Tokenize Xchange’s Titan Chain secures investment from Animoca Brands
Tokenize Xchange (Tokenize), a Singapore-based digital asset exchange, announced that it has secured a strategic investment in Titan Chain, Tokenize's mainnet, from Animoca…
On geopolitics: Will businesses do what politicians can’t?
While businesses alone may not completely stabilize geopolitical tensions, they have historically played significant roles as economic integrators, cultural ambassadors, corporate…
