TechNode Global Staff

TADA launches $700,000 pilot initiative to challenge high commission models and soaring commuter fares in Singapore

TADA, Singapore’s ride-hailing platform, launched ‘Hotpot’, a new pilot initiative, backed by an initial S$1 million ($700,000) of TADA’s investment.

Thunes appoints Chloé Mayenobe as Deputy CEO to spearhead strategic growth and global scaling

Thunes, the Singapore-based fintech firm, announced Tuesday the promotion of Chloé Mayenobe to the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

MAS launches e-CNY pilot for Singapore travellers

Singapore and China have deepened financial cooperation through new RMB and capital market initiatives, including launching e-CNY pilot for Singapore travelers.

Orange partners with bolttech to launch new digital insurance platform

Orange Poland, a telco provider in Poland, announced Monday the launch of “Insure with Orange”, a new digital insurance comparison platform in Poland developed in partnership with bolttech, the Singapore-based insurtech.

Singapore’s deep tech firm Quantified Energy secures ADB and Beacon VC’s investment

Quantified Energy (QE), a Singapore-based deep-tech company, announced Tuesday a new strategic investments from Asian Development Bank Ventures (ADBV) and Beacon Venture Capital (Beacon VC), the corporate venture arm of Thailand’s KASIKORNBANK (KBank).

Antler backs 14 AI startups with early commercial traction

Singapore's early-stage venture capital firm Antler has announced its 2025 Disrupt AI portfolio, comprising fourteen startups across two cohorts with early commercial traction.

Singapore’s Pyxis secures $10M in growth funding round to accelerate Asia’s maritime electrification

Pyxis, a Singapore-based maritime electrification startup, has secured S$13 million ($10.06 million) in the first close of its S$18 million ($13.94 million) growth funding round.

Bursa Malaysia introduces CSI platform for sustainability disclosures

Bursa Malaysia Berhad has introduced an enhanced prescribed format for sustainability disclosures through its Centralized Sustainability Intelligence (CSI) Platform effective on Monday, as part of its efforts to strengthen alignment with international disclosure standards.

Green GSM officially launches electric taxi service in Davao

The Philippines-based Green GSM has launched its all-electric taxi service in Davao, marking the company’s first expansion outside Metro Manila and part of its long-term plan to support a clean, modern, and well-managed transportation system across key Philippine cities.

MetaComp and Stable join forces to boost cross-border payments with stablecoins

MetaComp Pte. Ltd., a major payment institution and digital payment token service provider based in Singapore, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Stable, a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain optimized for stable coin adoption and cross-border payments.