NASDAQ-bound Singaporean biotech firm AUM Biosciences aims to be key player in global precision oncology space
In the interview ahead of the company’s de-SPAC, CEO also shared about the challenges and opportunities as the precision oncology space, the company's immediate plan following its…
Axiata’s FinTech arm Boost Holdings said to be weighing funding round – report
Boost Holdings is said to be working with a financial adviser on the potential fundraising, which may give the start-up a valuation of $700 million.
Future-proofing your business? Begin with payments
For online-focused merchants, the value of investing in payments has long been recognized. Payments are the most direct gateway to their customers, inextricably tied to the growth…
Airasia SuperApp average monthly active users up 12 percent q-o-q in first quarter
Airasia SuperApp recorded 12.9 million average monthly active users (MAU) in the first quarter of 2023, up by 12 percent quarter on quarter, its parent firm Capital A Berhad said…
Singapore digital wealth management platform Endowus officially launches in Hong Kong
Endowus, a Singapore-based wealth management platform, has on Wednesday announced the official launch of its digital wealth management services in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is…
Capria Ventures marks first close of its $100M fund for emerging market
Capria Ventures, a Global South specialist venture capital firm, marks the first close of its target of $100 million fund. The new fund will focus on investing in 20 to 25 tech…
Vietnam’s VinFast receives $2.5B for development
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup Joint Stock Company car maker subsidiary VinFast Joint Stock Company has received $2.5 billion in grants and loans to facilitate its continuing…
Better Bite Ventures backs four emerging alt protein startups
Better Bite Ventures, a fund focused on Asia Pacific alternative protein startups, has on Wednesday announced four new investments under its early-stage First Bite initiative and…
Nearly One in Five Cars Sold This Year Will Be Electric — International Energy Agency
Electric car sales are generally low outside the major markets, but 2022 was a growth year in India, Thailand and Indonesia. Collectively, sales of electric cars in these…
Malaysian AI Startup VOX scores $250,000 investment from Silicon Valley
Malaysian-born artificial intelligence (AI) startup VOX said Monday it has harnessed ChatGPT with Sharly.ai and scored a $250,000 investment from Silicon Valley.
Singapore Edtech startup Explico raises $1.4M in Pre-Series A funding
Explico, a Singapore based edtech startup, announced Wednesday that it has successfully secured $1.4 million in pre-series A funding. Key investors include Astonic Ventures…
United States’ Fuel Venture Capital to conduct roadshow in Asia for latest fund
Fuel Venture Capital, a leading early-stage investor in technology and digital companies, will conduct a roadshow in Asia next week as it looks to raise money for its next fund,…
Animoca Brands’ subsidiary TinyTap raises $8.5M to expand Web3 education business
TinyTap, an edtech subsidiary of Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands, educational games, has on Tuesday announced that it has raised $8.5 million. The funding comes from…
Vertex-backed Finland EV charging platform Virta raises $93M for APAC expansion
Finland-based electric vehicle (EV) charging platforms Virta Ltd, a portfolio company of Singapore based Venture Capital firm Vertex Holdings, has secured new €85 million ($93.33…
