IFC and DBS launch $500M facility to promote trade flows in emerging markets
The World Bank's member International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Singapore-based lender DBS Bank Limited (DBS) have signed a $500 million facility under IFC’s Global Trade…
B Capital announces two appointments to expand climate investment platform
B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, has on Thursday announced two appointments to further expand its climate investment platform.
EV charging operators from Singapore and Malaysia combine networks through roaming
Electric vehicle (EV) charging operators Charge+ from Singapore and ChargeSini (Chargehere EV Solution Sdn Bhd) from Malaysia have signed a roaming collaboration agreement that…
Thailand’s Mobility Marketplace WYZauto secures $2.25M in funding led by Vynn Capital
WYZauto, a Thailand-based a online tyre marketplace for vehicle maintenance businesses, has secured $2.25 million in funding led by Vynn Capital, a Malaysia-based venture capital…
Nvidia, Indosat plan $200M AI centre investment in Indonesia – report
Nvidia and Indonesia's telco PT Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison plan to build an AI center in Central Java in 2024, worth $200 million.
B Capital sees opportunities in late-stage growth investing despite fundraising woes [Q&A]
In the interview, B Capital General Partner Sami Ahmad also shared B Capital's strategy and plans for the latest fund, among others.
HubSpot : more than half of marketers in Singapore are using generative AI tools to develop more relatable, better-performing content
To better engage customers on social media platforms, more than half of marketers in Singapore are using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to develop more relatable,…
PRO-NET obtains $42M financing to support green mobility and smart electric vehicles trading in Malaysia
Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET), a wholly owned subsidiary of Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd, announced Thursday it has obtained MYR 200 million ($42.19…
Igloo partners with Tokopedia to extend insurance protection in Indonesia
Singapore-based insurtech firm Igloo has on Wednesday announced its partnership with one of Indonesia’s unicorns and leading e-commerce companies, Tokopedia, to make purchase…
From algorithms to “aha” moments, the rise of AI in personalized learning
Forget textbooks and one-size-fits-all lectures. #AI is transforming education into a personalized learning odyssey. Imagine conquering weaknesses with laser-focused practice, or…
SC Ventures partners NEXT176 to launch wealth platform
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, and NEXT176, the venture building and investment arm of Old Mutual, a Pan-African financial…
India’s SingleInterface raises $30M in funding led by Asia Partners
SingleInterface, an India-based software as a service (SaaS) startup, has on Wednesday announced a $30 million financing in its first ever external fundraising round.The firm said…
Thailand’s HD secures $5.6M in Series A funding led by SBI Ven Capital
HD, a Thailand-based healthcare and surgery marketplace, has announced the completion of a $5.6 million Series A funding round. This significant round was led by SBI Ven Capital,…
Shopee doubles down on operational and logistics investments in Malaysia
Shopee, the Singapore-based e-commerce platform, is doubling down on operational and logistics investments in Malaysia as it maintains its #1 marketplace position by average…
