TechNode Global Staff

Malaysia’s TalentCorp allocates $6.36M for internship matching grant for SMEs and start-ups

Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), an agency mandated by Malaysian government to drive Malaysia’s talent strategy, has allocated MYR 30 million ($6.36 million) for internship matching grant for Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups.

Huawei partners EVe to support growing EV charging needs in Singapore

Huawei, a China-based information and communication technology (ICT) provider, and Singapore’s EV-Electric (EVe) Charging Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA), have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate collaboration in several key areas to meet Singapore’s growing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging…

Japan’s Sumitomo Life completes Singlife acquisition

Singapore insurer Singapore Life Holdings Pte Ltd (Singlife) announced Monday that it has become a fully owned subsidiary of Japan-based Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (Sumitomo Life).

VinFast Founder launches global EV charging stations company V-Green

Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of Vingroup Corporation and Founder of VinFast, has announced the establishment of V-Green Global Charging Station Development Company (V-Green).

Penjana Kapital and Proficeo’s Soonicorn Collective selects 18 pioneer members in Malaysia

Proficeo Consultants Sdn Bhd (Proficeo) in partnership with Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd (Penjana), has on Monday announced the selection of the pioneer group of 18 Founders for the Soonicorn Collective.

Malaysia’s iMotorbike launches new showroom; partners STDC to empower the state youth

Malaysia-based motorcycle platform for buying and selling pre-owned motorcycles iMotorbike has launches three-storey grand Glenmarie showroom and forged partnership with Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC) to empower the state youth.

Vietnam’s VinFast expands to African market via partnership with Ghana’s Jospong

Vietnamese automaker VinFast Auto has signed a distribution agreement with Jospong Group of Companies, Ghana's leading multi-industry conglomerate, in Ghana and West African market. This deal marks the Vietnamese electric vehicle pioneer's initial foray into the African market, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the global shift towards…

EPF commits $53M to catalyzes Malaysian mid-to-growth stage firms

Malaysian pension fund Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has on Monday announced a commitment of up to MYR 250 million ($53 million) aimed at catalyzing mid-to-growth stage companies in Malaysia through its partnership with Gobi Partners, a pan-Asian venture capital firm with an extensive investing track record.

Malaysia’s MYStartup selects 26 startups for pre-accelerator cohort 3 program

Malaysian government held MYStartup, in partnership with startup accelerator Growth Charger, has selected 26 high potential startups for the MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Cohort 3 Program.

Animoca Brands partners Blockpass for secure and regulatory compliant Web3

Blockpass, the United Kingdom-based provider of compliant identity verification solutions for the Web3 space, and Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-based company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse and a long-standing Blockpass customer, have on Friday announced a strategic partnership to build a safer and more compliant Web3…