South Korea’s PeopleFund raises $20M led by Bain Capital
PeopleFund Company, the South Korea artificial intelligence (AI)-based digital lending platform, has recently closed a $20 million funding round led by Bain Capital. A total of…
Singapore’s LingoAce aims to open a world of opportunities for children through tech-enabled, immersive learning [Q&A]
In the interview, Yao also shared the trends driving innovation in the EduTech industry and how has COVID-19 sped up the acceptance of online learning and hybrid learning.
Taiwan’s KKday revenue hits record high in 2022
KKday, a Taiwan-based travel and experiences platform, has on Wednesday announced record-high 2022 revenue growth of 100 percent year on year, surpassing pre-Covid levels. The…
Combo of smarter existing cities & new, high-tech cities will make Thailand a desirable destination for global investment, says Dr. Non Arkaraprasertkul
In the interview, Dr. Arkaraprasertkul also shared his views on smart cities startup ecosystem in APAC and how depa help drive the smart cities ecosystem in Thailand and also his…
ForgeRock’s David Hope on maintaining trust as enterprises use AI and more data-led online services [Q&A]
David Hope, Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan at ForgeRock, discusses the trends driving innovation in the digital identity industry in a TechNode Global Q&A. He…
Indonesia close to finalize EV deals with BYD Group & Tesla – report
Indonesia has the world’s largest nickel reserve which is essential for the battery industry.
CryptoSlam and Forkast.News to form new data intelligence platform
United States-based blockchain data analytics company CryptoSlam and Hong Kong-based Web3 media company Forkast.News have on Tuesday announced a merger to form Forkast Labs, a…
SEA food delivery platforms total GMV grows 5% y-o-y to $16.3B in 2022
Southeast Asia food delivery platforms' total gross merchansdise value (GMV) grew 5 percent year on year to $16.3 billion in 2022, from S15.5 billion in 2021, a report said…
The Sandbox rolls out Lunar New Year Event to celebrate in the metaverse across China
The Sandbox, a decentralized gaming virtual world and subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has on Monday launched the Lunar New Year Event to celebrate a creative and cultural moment in…
Airwallex partners with American Express for merchant payments acceptance
Australia-based global fintech Airwallex has on Tuesday announced the launch of a partnership with American Express, allowing Airwallex customers to accept American Express Cards…
Microsoft invests in Darwinbox, collaborates on product integration
Darwinbox, an India-based human resource (HR) tech unicorn, and Microsoft announced Tuesday a collaboration to empower organizations globally with the right tools to succeed in…
GoTyme Bank partners Mambu to deliver digital banking solution in the Philippines
Newly launched Filipino digital bank GoTyme Bank has partnered with global cloud banking platform Mambu to deliver an innovative digital banking solution that is aiming to improve…
Indonesia’s Komunal raises $8.5M funding led by East Ventures
Komunal, an Indonesia-based fintech company, has on Tuesday announced that it has successfully secured $8.5 million of funding led by East Ventures (Growth fund). This funding…
Indonesia’s Mindtera closes $850,000 seed extension round funding led by East Ventures
Mindtera, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) platform in Indonesia, has announced the close of its combined seed and seed extension round at $850,000 funding led by East…
