TechNode Global Staff
Singapore’s Cosmos Innovation raises $19.7M in Series A round led by Xora Innovation, Temasek
Cosmos Innovation, an artificial intelligence (AI)-first company building next-generation perovskite silicon tandem (PST) solar cell technology, has on Thursday announced raising $19.7 million in total funding. The Series A round was led by Xora Innovation, an early-stage, deep-tech investment platform of Temasek, a global investment company headquartered…
Malaysia’s Plus partners Gentari to roll out modular, portable EV fast charging station with BESS at Behrang Lay-by
Malaysian expressway service provider PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) has partnered clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn Bhd to launch the electric vehicles (EV) fast charging modular and portable station with battery energy storage system (BESS), at the Behrang Lay-by (Northbound).
Patrick Grove-backed Proptech firm Sidespace seeks $1.6M funding
Patrick Grove-backed Proptech firm Sidespace is seeking AUD $2.5 million ($1.6 million) to disrupt commercial real estate. The firm is seeking the capital infusion from new and existing investors to fund its path towards AUD 12 million ($7.56 million) in annual revenue by 2026.
Insurtech Igloo scores mobile partnerships with OPPO and realme to offer after-sales care in Southeast Asia
Singapore-based insurtech firm Igloo has forged its first mobile partnerships with China-based consumer electronics manufacturers OPPO and realme to offer after-sales care in Southeast Asia. The partnership has launched in Singapore with OPPO and in the Philippines with realme, with plans to roll out into other markets, including Indonesia, Vietnam,…
Malaysia’s TNB and Siemens Energy join forces in green hydrogen advancements
Malaysian utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is partnering with global energy firm Siemens Energy to accelerate the decarbonization of its thermal power plants, utilizing green hydrogen produced from renewable energy (RE) resources.
PayPal invests in Sweef Capital’s SWEEF and Quona Opportunity Fund
United States-listed payment firm PayPal Holdings, Inc. has on Thursday announced that it has invested in Sweef Capital's Southeast Asia Women's Economic Empowerment Fund (SWEEF) and Quona Opportunity Fund to support their shared mission to advance women's inclusion in the global economic and financial system.
GoTo Financial and Bank Jago launch GoPay Tabungan by Jago, a bank account and e-money service combined
GoTo Financial, GoTo's financial technology business unit, and Bank Jago, an Indonesia-listed technology-based bank, have on Thursday launched GoPay Tabungan by Jago, a bank account for daily transactions that can be accessed directly via the GoPay and Gojek applications.
Malaysia releases simplified ESG disclosure guide for SMEs in supply chains
Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM), an affiliate of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has on Wednesday launched a Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (SEDG), making Malaysia the first country globally to provide small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) within global supply chains with a streamlined and standardized set of guidelines in relation to environment,…
Singapore Polytechnic partners MRANTI to catalyze cross border technological progress
Post-secondary education institution Singapore Polytechnic has partnered the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology & Innovation (MRANTI) to foster better knowledge exchange and cross-border insights, contributing to continued progress through internships, joint projects, and international opportunities for students.
East Ventures announces first healthcare fund of $30M
East Ventures, a venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has on Wednesday announced the firm’s first healthcare-focused fund with the amount of $30 million, which is dedicated to supporting innovative healthcare solutions in Indonesia.
