The SEA mirage: Why Southeast Asia isn’t India 5 years ago
SEA isn’t India’s twin. It’s the fun, chaotic cousin at the wedding - same bloodline, different stories. If you’re a VC or founder trying to paste an SEA thesis into Indian…
Singapore’s Chocolate Finance secures $15M Series A+ funding to propel regional growth
Singapore-based fintech firm Chocolate Finance announced Thursday that it has successfully closed a $15 million Series A+ funding round as well as attaining regulatory approval to…
Singapore’s Respiree closes $11.6M Series A financing round led by We Venture Capital and ClavystBio
Respiree, a Singapore-based health tech company with artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, has announced the successful closing of a $11.6 million Series A financing round led…
IFC invests $19.2M in Vietnam ETC operator VETC
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has invested $19.2 million in Vietnam electronic toll collection (ETC) operator VETC Joint Stock…
Alpha JWC Ventures unveils SEA’s whistleblowing platform for startups
To spearhead and lead the charge for stronger corporate governance in the startup ecosystem, Indonesia-based venture capital firm Alpha JWC Ventures has officially launched…
Mastercard: 99 percent of Malaysians are likely to use emerging digital payment methods in the next year
Digital payments adoption is fast gaining traction locally as Malaysians adopt innovative payment options and leapfrog into mobile-first ecosystems, a new research by Mastercard…
Malaysia’s Ryt Bank selects Provenir for AI risk decisioning
Provenir, a global artificial intelligence (AI) risk decisioning software firm, announced Tuesday it has partnered with Ryt Bank, a Malaysia-based AI-powered bank, to support the…
Grab PH partners PDAX, Triple-A to add cryptocurrencies on GrabPay wallets
Grab has partnered with payments provider Triple-A and digital asset exchange PDAX, to enable Grab users in the Philippines to top up their GrabPay wallets using cryptocurrencies.…
Singapore’s HeyMax acquires krip to accelerate regional expansion
HeyMax, a loyalty and travel rewards platform based in Singapore, announced Wednesday that it has acquired krip, a Hong Kong-based fintech firm with integrated credit card…
Actis acquires Singapore’s HVAC systems ESaaS provider bbp
Actis, a growth markets investor in sustainable infrastructure, has acquired a 100 percent stake in Barghest Building Performance (bbp), a Singapore-based…
How AI helps manage solar intermittency
AI transforms how the Asia-Pacific region manages solar intermittency, creating new entrepreneurial opportunities and driving innovation in renewable energy markets. As AI…
Capital Markets Malaysia expands simplified ESG disclosure guide with GHG emission calculator for SMEs
Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM), an affiliate of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has on Tuesday launched the Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (SEDG) greenhouse gas (GHG)…
MAS appoints first three asset managers under the EQDP
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has appointed the first three asset managers under the Equity Market Development Program (EQDP) - Avanda Investment Management,…
DBS launches Gen AI-powered coaching tool for workforce
Singapore-based lender DBS announced Tuesday that it is democratizing coaching for its workforce with the launch of iCoach, a generative AI-powered (Gen AI) platform developed in…
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