Singtel advances AI development in Singapore and the region with strategic partners

Singapore Telecommunications Limited, commonly known as Singtel, has on Wednesday debuted its initiative to advance artificial intelligence (AI) development in Singapore and the…

Vietnam’s BlokID raises $1.25M in seed funding led by Ascend Vietnam Ventures, AppWorks

BlokID, a Vietnam-based developers of blockchain-powered privacy protection solutions for the digital advertising industry, has on Wednesday announced the completion of a $1.25…

Animoca Brands partners LightLink to enhance Web3 gaming experiences with gasless on-chain transactions

Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse, has on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with LightLink,…

Antler leads $5.1M Pre-Seed funding for 37 startups in SEA

Antler, the global early-stage venture capital firmbased in Singapore, has on Wednesday announced its largest pre-seed investment round to date, committing $5.1 million to 37…

Developer and user experience at the forefront: Unlocking Web3’s full potential

As #Web3 continues to evolve, it stands on the brink of a new era in digital innovation and accessibility. This progress is underpinned by a technological shift towards a more…

917Ventures’ Fundspace offers digital-based solution to Philippine MSMEs

As fund sufficiency remains a major challenge for MSMEs , particularly in emerging markets, 917Ventures’s loan aggregator Fundspace is offering MSMEs and local entrepreneurs a…

Vingroup plans to invest in Philippine market, starting with establishment of VinFast’s network of EV & motorcycle dealerships

VinFast will lead the way for Vingroup's investments in the Philippines in 2024, commencing with the establishment of a network of electric car and motorcycle dealerships.

Southeast Asia’s digital economy will contribute 56% to its GDP by 2027 : Una Financial

Southeast Asia’s digital economy will contribute 56 percent to its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027, with digital payments taking the lead (61.5 percent), said UnaFinancial on…

Southeast Asia’s total food delivery spend on platforms grow 5 percent on year to $17.1B in 2023

Southeast Asia’s total food delivery spend on platforms grew a modest 5 percent year on year to reach $17.1 billion in 2023, mirroring the growth rate observed in 2022, Momentum…

SoftBank Ventures Asia changes name to SBVA after closing $150M fund

SoftBank Ventures Asia is officially changing its company name to SBVA after closing $150 million fund. SBVA, through this fund, aims to actively discover early to mid-stage…

ASEAN Foundation and Microsoft launch AI TEACH for ASEAN Program to shape the region’s tech future

Recognizing the crucial role of artificial intelligence (AI) skilling in fostering inclusive economic growth by empowering workers and job seekers to supercharge their careers and…

APAC businesses expected to nearly triple spending on generative AI to $3.4B in 2024: Infosys Research

Companies across Asia-Pacific (APAC) are quickly ramping up investments in generative AI (GenAI) and entering a higher stage of maturity, according to Infosys. The research…

Higlobe partners Triple-A to deliver near instant, free transfers from the US to Filipino remote workers

Higlobe, a payment solution for global businesses and remote professionals, has on Monday announced a partnership with Triple-A, the digital currency payment institution, aimed at…