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ORIGIN: Reimagining education amid increased digitalization brought about by the pandemic

The pandemic has served as a catalyst in learning innovations. For Edtech companies, the opportunities are in ensuring innovative delivery of mentorship and content.

SaaS startup Nimbly Technologies secures $4.6M pre-Series A led by Insignia Ventures Partners 

With its pre-Series A fund, the company looks to speed up its growth and gain more traction in its existing markets, as well as expand its reach across untapped markets within the region. 

For SWAT Mobility, domain knowledge is essential in building tech to drive efficiency in moving people and goods

In this TechNode Global Q&A with Nicholas Stipp, CRO at SWAT Mobility, we learn how the company is helping enterprises solve their challenges in logistics and in employee transportation.

How AI and computer vision are driving innovation in the EV charging industry [Origin Innovation Awards Q&A]

oneCHARGE has specialized in designing electric vehicle charging systems with Computer Vision, AI, and cloud technologies, which optimize the usage rate and operation efficiency compared with the traditional EV chargers.

Indonesia InsurTech Qoala acquires Thai InsurTech FairDee, expands into Thailand a year following its $13.5M Series A

Through this acquisition, Qoala plans to speed up technology scalability and innovation across all its businesses by using its learning from Indonesia and Thailand to strengthen its core competencies and digital offerings across all its markets.

Indonesian FinTech startup Pluang secures $20M in pre-Series B led by Openspace Ventures

Pluang plans to utilize its fresh capital by investing in developing unique and proprietary financial products including new asset classes.

Buyandship promotes confidence in cross-border e-commerce through a better shopping experience [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

In this Q&A, we learn from Buyandship CEO Wilson Chan how the company's solution is improving consumer confidence in cross-border e-commerce.

How technology drives efficiency in last-mile logistics with DRVR [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

In this TechNode Global Q&A, DRVR's Co-Founder and CEO David Henderson shares how tech-driven innovations are making the industry more responsive to the needs of the times in what is “one of the fastest-growing parts of the world economy."

Oi Yee Choo, Chief Commercial Officer, iSTOX

After $50M Series A, iSTOX tokenizes Temasek-backed Astrea VI private equity bonds for enhanced access and automation

Through tokenization, securities such as bonds, equity, and funds will be available on blockchain networks through smart contracts.

Nabcore’s interlocking smart solutions enable brands to authenticate products, optimize supply chain, and engage customers

The best brand protection solution is not the most advanced or proprietary technology. It is the right solution that is interlocking, changes with time, and addresses the issues most effectively for each particular product, says Nabcore's Director of Business Development, GK Ng.