Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Top Tips from Female Tech Leaders

In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we talked to several female leaders in tech to learn more about their experiences and challenges. They also shared some advices to…

Japan, ASEAN to integrate QR code payments by 2025 – report

Five ASEAN member countries, namely Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Philippines, signed a memorandum of understanding on payment integration between the countries in…

UAE’s Param Labs secures strategic investment from Animoca Brands, strengthening partnership to fuel Web3 ecosystem development

Param Labs, a gaming infrastructure startup based in the United Arab Emirates, has secured a strategic investment from Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based company advancing digital…

Tech startup and sports leadership lessons from CARMA’s Sabrina Azmi [Q&A]

In this interview, CARMA's Sabrina Azmi provides insights on overcoming gender bias within the male-dominated tech space. She also shares strategies for thriving, as well as…

Malaysia’s Ucrest partners Mediprima Healthcare to digitalize medical services

Malaysian cloud hospital and mobile health services provider UCrest Berhad has partnered clinics managing group Mediprima Healthcare (M) Sdn Bhd to digitalize medical services.

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Pioneering the future of smart hubs

Strategically located and with flights just hours from half the world’s population, Hong Kong is an ideal bridge connecting the East and West. In addition to its advantageous…

Malaysia’s Carsome appoints Eric Chan as Group President and COO

Carsome Group Inc., an integrated car e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, has on Thursday revealed strategic leadership transitions designed to fortify further the company’s…

IFC provides $200M loan to boost sustainable finance in Indonesia

Through a $200 million loan to PT Bank Shinhan Indonesia (BSI) — a corporate and retail finance bank in the country —IFC aims to boost sustainable financing while supporting the…

SPORTPASS partners Queens Park Rangers to deliver immersive gaming to football fans

SPORTPASS, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands, has on Wednesday announced a collaboration with Queens Park Rangers Football Club (QPR), marking the…

India’s Perfios raises $80M funding from Teachers’ Venture Growth

Perfios, an India-based business to business (B28) software as a service (SaaS) fintech company, announced Wednesday that Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG), the late-stage venture…

Dubai’s Kaskade Finance closes successful pre-seed round

Kaskade finance, a gamified incentivization layer protocol based in Dubai, has just announced the closure of its pre-seed funding round from over 40 investors.

Malaysia Airlines partners Google to boost tourism driven by digitalization

Malaysia Airlines has on Wednesday unveiled an innovative collaboration with Google, designed to accelerate Malaysia's ascent as a top-tier tourism destination while driving…

VAST Data launches regional headquarters in Singapore

VAST Data, the data infrastructure company for the artificial intelligence (AI) era, has launched its regional headquarters in Singapore to service the Asia Pacific and Japan…

First Move makes ten strategic investments in first year

First Move, an early stage fund, created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, is making moves in the Malaysian startup scene by backing its first ten ventures in the first year.