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Amazon Global Selling launches first cross-border e-commerce brand launchpad in Singapore

Amazon Global Selling has on Monday introduced the 'Amazon Global Selling Singapore Cross-border Brand Launchpad' program, in collaboration with Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and Singapore Business Federation (SBF), to equip local entrepreneurs with cross-border e-commerce skills and help them access burgeoning opportunities of this sector and build a…

Ni Hsin partners Australia’s Vmoto for EV motorcycles assembly and distribution in Malaysia

Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn. Bhd. (NH EV TECH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad (Ni Hsin), has partnered with VMOTO LIMITED (VMOTO), an Australia-listed listed electric motorcycles company, to assemble and distribute VMOTO electric vehicle (EV) motorcycles models in Malaysia.

India’s Swiggy initiates second tranche of committed ESOP liquidity program totalling $50M

Swiggy, India’s on-demand convenience platform, has on Monday announced the second milestone in its committed two-year employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) liquidity program. As part of this planned two-year ESOP liquidity program, Swiggy employees will have the option to receive liquidity totalling up to $50 million against their ESOPs.

Vietnam’s GIMO raises $17.1M in funding led by TNB Aura to fuel expansion

GIMO, a Vietnam-based FinTech startup, has announced the completion of Series A funding round with total capital raise of up to $17.1 million. The round is led by TNB Aura, with participation from the company’s existing backers including Integra Partners, Resolution Ventures, Blauwpark Partners, ThinkZone Ventures, and Y Combinator.

MDEC expects high-tech Malaysian companies to generate $55M in digital export

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has projected a total of 42 high-tech Malaysian companies participated in its recent programs in Indonesia, to generate MYR 250 million ($54.65 million) in digital export.

Japan’s JERA to invest $300M in greentech-focused startups

Japanese energy firm JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) has initiated corporate venture capital activities with the aim of accelerating innovation in the energy domain and generating new business opportunities. The firm will make strategic investments totaling $300 million in start-up companies that have leading-edge technologies or business concepts and in venture…

Trip.com partners Chope to provide instant restaurant reservations to Southeast Asian-bound travellers

China-based global travel platform Trip.com Group has partnered with Singapore-based dining platform Chope to provide instant restaurant reservations to Southeast Asian-bound travellers.

Malaysia’s Sime Darby Motors partners UK’s AstraZeneca to accelerate electric vehicle adoption

Malaysia’s automotive player Sime Darby Motors (SDM) Malaysia and United Kingdom-based biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca have recently partnered to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) under Sime Darby Motors for AstraZeneca’s employees.

Atome partners TikTok Shop to drive e-commerce growth in Malaysia

Atome, a Singapore-based digital consumer financing platform, has joined forces with TikTok Shop to revolutionize the e-commerce landscape in Malaysia. This strategic partnership enables businesses of all sizes, but particularly young entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to harness the potential of online shopping and foster economic…

Silicon Box launches $2B advanced semiconductor manufacturing foundry in Singapore

Silicon Box, a Singapore-based semiconductor integration startup, has launched its $2 billion advanced semiconductor manufacturing foundry to revolutionize the chip manufacturing sector, develop local capabilities, and boost Singapore's position as a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing.