Malaysia’s Carsome announces strategic investment in Indonesia’s car auction firm PT Universal Collection
The development came after the startup is said to be weighing going public with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) as option.
Philippines e-commerce logistics startup Locad secures $4.9M Seed fund led by Sequoia Capital India’s Surge
Locad currently runs seven fulfillment centers: four in the Philippines and one warehouse each in Singapore, Hong Kong, and New South Wales. The company plans to use part of its…
How to choose the right legal structure for your startup in Singapore
If you're thinking about starting a business this year, the first step is to identify which business (legal) entity is most appropriate for your startup plan. Keep reading to find…
29 Applicants to bid for 5 digital banking licenses in Malaysia, with national cooperatives group joining in
A diverse range of parties have submitted applications for the digital bank licence, ranging from banks, industry conglomerates, technology firms, e-commerce operators, FinTech…
How HKSTP supports the startup and corporate innovation ecosystem through partnerships and acceleration [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]
The ecosystem has been vibrant and developing quite rapidly these years. One of the key challenges would be sourcing suitable innovation solutions and startups which match with…
4 Steps to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
While it is frequently emphasized that diversity and inclusion are crucial to creating a healthy work environment, their tangible benefits are often overlooked. Not only do they…
AirAsia’s BigPay teams up with state-linked MIDF, PE firm Ikhlas Capital for digital banking license in Malaysia
BigPay's consortium will be joining a crowded field for digital bank licences on offer. Malaysia central bank said it would issue up to five licenses by early 2022.
Animoca Brands hits unicorn status after completing $138.88M capital raise with second tranche of $50M
The new capital will be used to fund strategic investments and acquisitions, product development, and licenses for popular intellectual properties.
Consortiums and companies submit Malaysia digital banking license bids as deadline looms close, including Grab-Singtel venture
The Race for the five digital banking licenses heats up further as more consortiums and companies announced their application, including ride-hailing giant Grab-Singtel…
Blockchain FinTech AID:Tech raises $3.5M Series A funding led by Affinidi, will focus on growth and scale in Southeast Asia
The funding will go towards scaling their team in Singapore, relocating their new headquarters, focus on growth in Southeast Asia and increased support for cross chain…
With cybersecurity risks from the global shift to remote work, what are key ingredients in making it secure and viable?
Before COVID-19, we all recognized that a global shift towards remote work had become a trend. However, the response to the COVID-19 pandemic greatly accelerated this movement,…
The rise of pet-focused e-commerce is a sign of maturing market, says Oyen’s Kevin Hoong amid pet InsurTech’s $420K Seed raise
We are extremely focused on accelerating our growth of pet owner acquisition in Malaysia and constantly experimenting with new growth channels to scale our business. Within the…
Taiwanese cloud kitchen startup 3 SQUARE eyes APAC expansion
Besides Taiwan, 3 SQUARE is looking to expand into Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, The Philippines and Japan.
‘Robinhood of Vietnam’ Infina raises $2M in oversubscribed Seed round
The startup seeks to tap into a growing opportunity in the retail investing space in Vietnam. The country of 97 million population has more than 75 percent internet users…
