This Malaysian FinTech startup has been getting funding from Japanese investors. What’s the plan ahead?
In the interview, Soft Space Chief Strategy Officer Chris Leong also shared the company’s challenges, its path to profitability, competitive advantage, the trends he sees in the…
Reinforcement, productivity, efficiency and collaboration: The potential of technology’s contribution towards biodiversity conservation
When harnessed ethically and inclusively, technology can be a catalyst for conserving the rich global biodiversity that we have been entrusted to safeguard. Working with a partner…
Malaysia targets development of hydrogen energy-based ecosystem by 2030, says science minister
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang said the development will focus on the manufacturing process and energy production on a large scale, while also being…
Gogoro partners Terpel to launch two-wheel battery swapping and Smartscooters in Colombia
Taiwanese battery swapping platform Gogoro has partnered Colombian fuel and lubes company Terpel to launch Gogoro’s battery swapping in Bogota Colombia through the Terpel Voltex…
HubSpot Study: startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia and India show signs of maturity
Despite current global economic headwinds and private funding in the region declining to its lowest levels in six years, the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia and India remains…
Senang.io partners GoodTech to offer loan protection insurance product in the Philippines
Senangdali, a subsidiary of Malaysian Insure-Tech Senang.io, has partnered with Philippine fintech firm GoodTech, to offer loan protection insurance product specifically designed…
Animoca Brands, EVG strengthen strategic partnership with cross-investment
Animoca Brands Corporation Limited (Animoca Brands), a Hong Kong-based Web3 firm, announced Monday a strategic partnership with Web3 venture builder Everest Ventures Group (EVG)…
Alipay+ partners Hyundai Department Store to enhance payment benefits for global tourists to Korea
Alipay+, a suite of cross-border mobile payment and digitalization technology solutions operated by Ant International, will embark on joint marketing withHyundai Department Store.…
Igloo partners Smart to provide phone protection plans in the Philippines
Singapore-based insurtech Igloo has partnered with the Philippines’ mobile network Smart to offer phone protection plans for its growing 55 million subscriber base in the…
Gold Sino Assets to invest $50M into Gogoro
Gogoro Inc., a Taiwan-based battery-swapping ecosystems firm, has announced an agreement for $50 million investment from Gold Sino Assets Limited (Gold Sino) to continue its…
Google’s investment in Singapore reaches $5B, underpinned by data center expansion
Google has on Monday announced the completion of its latest data center and cloud region campus expansion in Singapore. This milestone brings the company’s total investments in…
BEYOND WEEK 2024 | ORIGIN: Asia Tech Conference – Unleashing Potential, Reimagine Future
ORIGIN: Asia Tech Conference was held in Macao this year as part of the BEYOND Week partner event. This year’s theme is ‘Unleashing Potential, Reimagine Future’.
Ant Group, Mastercard, e-wallets launch International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai to drive inbound tourism to China
Ant Group and Mastercard, along with 12 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and other major international card organizations, have launched the International Consumer Friendly…
Singapore launches generative AI testing toolkit to address LLM safety and security challenges
Singapore has launched AI Verify- Project Moonshot, a testing toolkit designed to address security and safety challenges often associated with the use of large language models…
