TechNode Global Staff
Sea’s AI assistant Migoo could create long-term optionality, says Maybank
Singapore tech group Sea Ltd’s potential artificial intelligence (AI) assistant “Migoo” could evolve into a daily-use personal AI layer that strengthens user engagement and creates long-term optionality for its e-commerce and digital finance ecosystem, Maybank Investment Bank said.
MAS, ABS chart instant payments enhancements with PayNow Generation 2 study
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced Thursday they will be exploring four areas of enhancements to Singapore's national instant payments infrastructure as part of a PayNow Generation 2 (PayNow Gen2) study.
Swedfund invests $15M in Navegar Fund III to boost companies financing in the Philippines
Swedfund announced Thursday that it has committed $15 million to Navegar Fund III, a private equity fund focusing on mid-sized companies in the Philippines.
Lion invests $12M in Indonesian stablecoin and digital financial infrastructure firm Nusantara Bumi Sangkara
Lion Group Holding Ltd., an operator of an all-in-one trading platform and digital asset treasury holder, has announced an investment of $12 million in PT Nusantara Bumi Sangkara, an Indonesia-based technology company focused on digital financial solutions, including the issuance of the Indonesian Rupiah-pegged stablecoin NIDR.
Playground Global, Matter Venture Partners join $117M NUS VC Program to tap Singapore’s deep tech ecosystem
US-based venture capital (VC) firms, Playground Global and Matter Venture Partners, have partnered with NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial heart of the National University of Singapore (NUS), to join its $117 million NUS VC Program.
Singapore establishes Future of Finance Institute to scale financial innovation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Thursday that a Future of Finance Institute (FFI) will be established to accelerate the adoption of new financial technologies and catalyze innovation in the financial sector.
Ninja Van Malaysia partners Zebra Technologies to accelerate warehouse operations
Logistics provider Ninja Van Malaysia has teamed up with American multinational technology firm Zebra Technologies Corporation to accelerate warehouse operations and fulfillment speed.
Singapore eyes global leader in AI solutions, AI-empowered economy
Singapore is eyeing making the country as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, and an AI-empowered economy.
Bukalapak accelerates expansion across Mitra, retail, gaming, and investment segments
Amidst the increasingly intense dynamics of competition in the digital industry, Indonesia-based technology firm PT. Bukalapak.com Tbk (BUKA) has carried out a strategic transformation aimed at prioritizing sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
DBS deepens commitment to FAST-P with $210M financing for Energy Transition Acceleration Finance Partnership
Singapore lender DBS announced Wednesday that it is providing a $210 million senior financing facility to ETAFCo, the investment vehicle supporting the displacement strategy of the Energy Transition Acceleration Finance partnership (ETAF) under Singapore’s Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P) initiative.
