TechNode Global Staff

Malaysian regulator the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is encouraging wider adoption of financial technology (fintech) in agriculture in order to help in achieving the country’s food security agenda.

Thoughtful Media Group Inc (TMG), the Thailand-based social commerce-focused, premium digital advertising network of Society Pass Incorporated (SoPa), has on Wednesday announced the acquisition of Newave, an Indonesia-based KOL management agency.

Google Cloud and the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) in Singapore have on Wednesday shared plans to collaborate to bolster Singapore’s artificial intelligence (AI) vision and strategy.

Singapore’s central bank the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and global cloud computing services provider Google Cloud have on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that are grounded on responsible AI practices.

Apar Technologies, a global software services and consulting company headquartered in Singapore, has on Wednesday announced its strategic investment in BigTapp Analytics, a Singapore-based data analytics services and solutions provider powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

Indian cooling solutions company Tan90 has raised a Rs. 11.32 crore ($1.37 million) pre- Series A investment round co-led by Blue Ashva Capital and Capital A. The round also saw participation from 3i Partners and a clutch of angel investors based out of Singapore, the Middle East, and India.

Scaler, an India-based tech education startups, has on Wednesday announced the acquisition of a Delhi-based education platform, Pepcoding, for an undisclosed amount to strengthen Scaler's business ecosystem.

Malaysian largest lender Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) said Tuesday it has recently launched its cross-border QR payment service for Maybank customers travelling to Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand as they can now make cashless and instant payment transactions via the MAE app.

Malaysian food tech firm Manis Leting and trip planning platform Triphie have topped the 1337 Ventures’ Alpha Startups™ Pre-Accelerator program.

Ringkas, an Indonesia-based digital mortgage platform, announced Wednesday it has secured a US$3.5 million in seed round co-led by East Ventures and Crestone Venture Capital. Other investors that participated include 500 Global, Teja Ventures, Orvel Ventures, Hustle Fund, and others.