TechNode Global Staff

HashKey Exchange & OneInfinity by OneDegree sign MoU to collaborate on digital wallet insurance & strengthen investor protection

This partnership aims to strengthen investor protection in the digital asset space while supporting the development of Hong Kong’s digital asset market with advanced tech-enabled solutions.

ORZON Ventures invests in SLEEK EV, aims to revolutionize electric mobility in Southeast Asia

This strategic investment will fuel SLEEK EV's mission to accelerate the transition of 2-wheelers in Southeast Asia to electric.

Korean Air selects NASDAQ-listed satellite communications firm Viasat’s inflight broadband service

Under the agreement, the Korean flag carrier has selected Viasat’s inflight broadband solution for its upcoming fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft.

500 Global closes $143M across early-stage & growth vehicles for Southeast Asia; ropes in Khazanah, KWAP & EPF as LPs

Limited partners (LPs) across its early-stage and growth investment vehicles include a sovereign wealth fund, public and private pension funds like Khazanah Nasional Bhd, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) [KWAP], and Employees Provident Fund (EPF).

Singapore’s talent recruitment firm Glints’ revenue hits record highs; up 85% y-o-y, gross profits up 110%

Glints announced in December last year it is reducing its team size and retrenching some of its staff.

Josys raises $93M Series B to drive expansion & revolutionize global IT operations

Global Brain and Globis Capital Partners led the latest infusion of capital, bringing its total funding to $125 million.

India’s IndoSpace raises additional $150M investment led by Qatar Investment Authority, Grosvenor’s Diversified Property Investments

IndoSpace, the largest investor, developer, and operator of grade A industrial and logistics real estate in India, has announced the successful completion of its second round of fundraising for IndoSpace Logistics Parks IV (ILP IV), securing an additional USD 150 million in investment.

Grab-led digibank GXBank becomes first to get Malaysia central bank’s approval to commence operations

GXBank has completed an operational readiness review and has been approved to commence operations effective Sept 1, 2023.

China’s Ant Group brings Alipay+ to the Philippines with 3 new mobile wallets – AlipayHK, Kakao Pay, Touch ‘n Go eWallet

The acceptance of three new mobile wallets, via Alipay+, comes as travellers return to the Philippines.

Vynn Capital announces partnership with Marubeni Malaysia to drive innovation & growth

The partnership brings together Vynn Capital's local network in the Southeast Asia region and expertise in identifying and nurturing promising startups and Marubeni Malaysia's extensive network and deep industry knowledge.