MAS launches expanded Initiative to advance cross-border connectivity in wholesale CBDCs
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday launched Ubin+, an expanded collaboration with international partners on cross-border foreign exchange (FX) settlement using…
BEYOND Expo | How is Web3 different from our current internet experience?
Three tech entrepreneurs in the Web3 space discuss the core differences between Web3 and our current internet experience at a panel discussion that took place on Sept. 26 at the…
Indonesia fisheries start-up FishLog closes $3.5M pre-Series A round
Indonesia fisheries start-up FishLog announced Wednesday that it has successfully closed its pre-Series A round, with participation from BRI Ventures, Accel, Insignia Ventures…
South Korea’s Wemade secures $46M investments from Shinhan, Kiwoom and Microsoft
South Korean gaming firm Wemade, has secured KRW 66 billion ($46 million) investments from Shinhan Asset Management, Kiwoom Securities and Microsoft Corporation on Wednesday.
MAS: first Industry pilot for digital asset and decentralized finance goes live
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Tuesday that the first industry pilot under MAS’ Project Guardian that explores potential decentralised finance (DeFi)…
Airasia super app completes Asean expansion with official launch of platform in Indonesia
The airasia super app is officially launched in Asean’s largest populated country - Indonesia on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone for the region’s fastest-growing travel…
Google Cloud launches Climate Finance Accelerator with MAS and KPMG Singapore
Google Cloud has on Thursday launched a Climate Finance Accelerator with Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and KPMG Singapore to provide climate fintech firms and startups…
SPORTFIVE partners Be Media, Animoca Brands to launch first NFT digital collectibles for ASEAN football
Global sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE and Be Media, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, announced on Thursday a partnership to jointly launch Onside, the first non-fungible tokens…
AC Ventures launches ACV Academy to support early-stage tech founders
Indonesia-based, early-stage venture capital firm AC Ventures (ACV) announced Wednesday the launch of its education platform for tech entrepreneurs in emerging markets called ACV…
Blackbird raises Australia’s largest venture capital fund at over $640M
Australian venture capital firm Blackbird said Wednesday it has raised Australia’s largest venture capital fund at just over AUD$1 billion ($640 million) in committed capital. The…
The critical role of VCs in accelerating ESG investments
Essentially, ESG is being called on to encourage organizations, especially businesses, to strongly consider factors beyond just their bottom line – particularly environmental…
Petronas, Accenture, Amazon Web Services collaborate to commercialize digital logistics platform
Petronas, Accenture and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are collaborating to evaluate commercialisation opportunities globally for the cloud-based logistics solution and services…
Singapore FinTech Association & 5 national FinTech associations to form Asean FinTech Movement
The MOU seeks to formalize each national FinTech association’s involvement in the formation of the ASEAN FinTech Movement, with the goal of raising the region’s profile as a…
Igloo launches blockchain-based weather index insurance for rice farmers in Vietnam
Singapore-based insurtech Igloo, in partnership with PVI Insurance, Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration (VNMHA) and international reinsurer SCOR, on Tuesday…
