ADB commits record climate finance of almost $10B in 2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Wednesday that it has committed a record amount of climate finance in 2023 to help its developing member countries (DMCs) in Asia and the…
Animoca Brands Japan appoints Kensuke Amo as Chief Operating Officer
Animoca Brands Japan, a strategic subsidiary of Hong Kong gaming firm Animoca Brands Corporation Limited, announced Thursday the appointment of Kensuke Amo as its Chief Operating…
Malaysian RE developer Ditrolic Energy secures investment backing from BlackRock’s Climate Finance Partnership
Malaysian renewable energy (RE) developer Ditrolic Energy Holdings Sdn. Bhd. has secured investment backing from global asset management company BlackRock’s Climate Finance…
Deloitte: Asia Pacific’s financial services sector faces risks of generative AI
Financial firms are now facing new and exacerbated risks such as bias, governance, accountability and data protection across the artificial intelligence (AI) lifecycle, as well as…
Salesforce startup program launches in Singapore to foster growth and innovation
Salesforce, an American cloud-based software company, has announced the launch of its Salesforce Startup Program in Singapore to foster growth and innovation for the country’s…
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…
