Navigating crypto regulations in Hong Kong: A conversation with VDX COO Donald Day [Q&A]
In this Q&A with Donald Day, former Subject Matter Expert for #digitalassets at the Securities and Futures Commission of #HongKong and now COO of VDX, he shares how a stringent…
Catcha Digital sets up new unit to develop technology solutions and software for Malaysia’s public sector
Malaysia-based Catcha Digital has on Thursday announced the formation of a new business unit called “i-Gov", specifically focused on working to develop technology solutions and…
Carsome partners PolicyStreet to introduce personal accident coverage in Malaysia
Malaysia-based user car platform Carsome has partnered InsurTech firm PolicyStreet to introduce Carsome Care+, a car personal accident coverage that also covers car loan payments…
Singapore IoT multi-sensing platform nami raises $10.5M Series A funding
Nami, a Singapore-based multi-sensing platform and ecosystem enabler for the Internet of Things (IoT) industry, has announced the close of its Series A financing round, raising…
Malaysia PM Anwar to meet Elon Musk to discuss investment – report
"Next week, Elon Musk asked to discuss with me the possibility and his commitment to increase his investments in Malaysia," Anwar was quoted as saying.
Malaysia’s Gentari partners JomCharge, chargEV for EV charging points roaming network
Malaysia-based clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari) via its wholly-owned subsidiary Gentari Green Mobility Sdn Bhd has activated its roaming network of…
Bain & Company to acquire global venture-building studio Rainmaking APAC arm
Global management consulting firm Bain & Company has on Friday announced that it intends to acquire the Asia Pacific (APAC) arm of global venture-building and start-up…
Hong Kong’s OneDegree receives venture debt financing from HSBC
OneDegree Group, a Hong Kong-based InsurTech company, has on Thursday announced that the group has closed its first venture debt financing transaction with HSBC. The facility is…
Japanese robotics firm Telexistence raises $170M funding from investors including SoftBank
Japanese robotics startup Telexistence (TX) has successfully raised a $170 million Series B round. Other than old investors, TX also secured funding from new investors including…
Malaysia’s Proton forms partnerships with E-bidding firms myTukar, MUV and Carsome
Malaysian national carmaker Proton has formalized strategic partnerships with three E-Bidding Companies (EBC), namely myTukar, MUV and Carsome, to refine the disposal process of…
Singapore’s NodeFlair secures $2M in Series A funding led by Iterative
NodeFlair, a Singapore-based career advancement platform fortech talents, announced Thursday that it has raised $2 million Series A funding. The round was led by Iterative with…
Antler appoints Agung Bezharie Hadinegoro as Partner to lead 30+ investments in Indonesia in 2023
Singapore-based global early-stage venture capital firm Antler has announced the appointment of Agung Bezharie Hadinegoro as its Partner. Agung is to spearhead the company's…
MRANTI partners Leave a Nest to advance Malaysian startups expansion into Japan
Japan-based research group Leave a Nest and the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) are collaborating on the highly anticipated Global Market Fit…
Malaysia’s E-Commerce transactions income surges 10.4 pct year on year in first quarter
Malaysia's e-commerce income by establishment recorded a notable growth of 10.4 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023, to reach MYR 291.7 billion ($62.6 billion U.S.…
