Singapore FinTech Association launches Project Tapir to connect Singapore’s FinTechs with Malaysian VCs
The Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) has launched Project Tapir, partnering with Malaysia-based venture capital (VC) firms, Artem Ventures and OSK Ventures International Berhad…
State of user acquisition 2024 in Web3
Promoting crypto products is still tricky in 2024. According to moderation playbooks of Google and Meta, which the companies try to keep uniform, company advertising policy…
Malaysian regulators pledge speedier IPO approvals for Main, ACE markets
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia Berhad have jointly committed to an expedited three-month approval period for initial public offerings (IPO) on both the…
Vietnamese FinTech firm 1Long raises $500,000 for technology development
Vietnam-based 1Long, a financial technology platform focused on helping individuals achieve financial goals, has on Monday announced securing a $500,000 investment in a pre-seed…
Indonesian fintech firm JULO reports profitability in 2023
JULO, an Indonesia-based digital financial servicesplatform, has on Monday announced it has achieved an annual recurring revenue of over $120 million, with its total loan…
Philippines-based SME lender ProCredit secures $4.1M in Pre-Seed funding led by Integra Partners
ProCredit, a Philippines-based small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lender, closed a $4.1 million pre-seed round, led by Integra Partners. The round also saw participation from…
Vietnam’s VinFast officially breaks ground on integrated EV facility in India
VinFast, a Vietnam-based electric vehicle manufacturer, has officially broke ground on its first integrated electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in the state of Tamil…
Vietnamese EdTech startup NativeX raises $4M in seed round co-led by Ansible Ventures and Blueprint Ventures
NativeX, a Vietnam-based EdTech startup, has secured $4million in total funding within just eight months since its launch. The firm has raised $1.5 million from angel investors…
Peak XV launches Spark 03 with 16 female founders across 14 companies
Spark, Peak XV’s fellowship for female founders, has announced their latest cohort with 14 companies and 16 female founders. This cohort includes four companies building AI…
Malaysia’s TNB aims to electrify 30 percent of its operational fleet by 2030
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), a Malaysia-based energy company, is pioneering a bold step towards a sustainable future by committing to electrify 30 percent of its operational…
Malaysia’s Gentari launches clean energy platform ‘Gentari Go’ in Asia Pacific
Malaysian clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd, through its subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd (Gentari), has launched Gentari Go, a customer experience platform…
Navigating the challenges of data sharing in the age of connectivity
Data sharing within applications serves as the lifeblood of modern organizations, facilitating seamless communication and enabling cross-functional workflows. Whether it's sharing…
Indian shared electric mobility firm Yulu raises $19.25M in equity funding from Magna & Bajaj Auto
Yulu, India’s largest shared electric two-wheelermobility company, has on Friday announced the successful equity infusion of $19.25 million in its business. The funds have been…
Grab reports first quarterly profit; to buy back shares
Southeast Asia superapp Grab Holdings Limited has posted a profit of $11 million in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net loss of $391 million in the prior…
