Japan’s Lifull acquires Thailand brokerage services company FazWaz
Japan-based marketplace operator Lifull Co., Ltd has announced the acquisition of Thailand-based brokerage services company FazWaz, to expand its real estate businesses in…
GoTo accelerates profitability timeline, with adjusted EBITDA expected to turn positive in 4Q, 2023
PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo), the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia, has on Friday announced that it has further accelerated its profitability timelines. The firm…
Singapore’s Transcelestial gets $10M in funding led by Airbus Ventures
Transcelestial, a Singapore-based wireless startup, has on Friday announced that it has raised $10 million funding. Airbus Ventures led the A2 investment round with participation…
DBS to apply for crypto licence in Hong Kong – report
When the regulations in Hong Kong are clear, and the bank “understands exactly the framework,” DBS will be one of the lenders interested in participating, said Paredes.
East Ventures launches white paper on genomics with Indonesia’s Ministry of Health
East Ventures, an Indonesia-focused venture capital firm, has on Thursday launched a white paper “Genomics: Leapfrogging into the Indonesian healthcare future”.
Australia’s Loam Bio raises $73M in Series B funding co-led by Lowercarbon Capital and Wollemi Capital
Aussie carbon farming startup Loam Bio has raised AUD 105 million ($73 million) Series B funding round co-led by Lowercarbon Capital and Wollemi Capital.
Arta TechFin partners OSL to create an end-to-end virtual asset financial service ecosystem
Arta TechFin (ARTA), a hybrid fintech platform in both traditional assets and virtual assets, and OSL, the digital asset business division of BC Technology Group, have on…
Australia’s SwarmFarm Robotics raises $8.3M Series A funding led by Emmertech
Australia-based agritech startup SwarmFarm Robotics has on Wednesday announced it has raised a AUD 12 million ($8.3 million USD) Series A funding led by Emmertech, an AgTech fund…
Vietnam’s Aura Network raises $4M Pre-Series A funding led by Hashed and Coin98
Vietnamese non-fungible token (NFT) platform Aura Network has closed the fundraising round of $4 million, with Hashed and Coin98 Ventures co-leading the round. Following the…
PPRO extends global cross-border payments infrastructure into South Korea
United Kingdom-based FinTech firm PPRO has extended its infrastructure to the South Korean market through integrating South Korean local cards and Toss Pay, one of the most…
Lighthouse Canton partners with Alta on venture debt strategy
Singapore-headquartered global investment firm Lighthouse Canton has partnered with Alta, a Singapore-based digital marketplace for alternative assets, on its new venture debt…
Australia’s Airwallex strengthens global leadership team in Singapore
Australian FinTech firm Airwallex has on Thursday announced senior appointments to its global leadership team as the global payments and financial platform focuses on its…
Animoca Brands Japan invests in Virtual Arts
Animoca Brands Japan, a strategic subsidiary of Animoca Brands Corporation Limited (Animoca Brands), has on Thursday announced that it has invested in Virtual Arts, Inc to support…
Bitcoin trading volume up 80% at DBS Digital Exchange in 2022
DBS said in a statement that these robust business metrics underscore the trust that investors continue to place in DBS’ digital asset ecosystem in the face of unprecedented…
