TechNode Global Staff

The Sandbox unveils ‘Parisland’ Valentine’s Day experience in the metaverse

The Sandbox, a decentralized gaming virtual world and subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands, and global next-gen entertainment company 11:11 Media, have on Thursday announced they will celebrate Valentine’s Day in the metaverse with ‘Parisland’, a romantic adventure set on a tropical island featuring Paris Hilton.

VinFast partners E.ON Drive to electrify VinFast’s European retail and service network with charging infrastructure

VinFast, Vietnam’s first global manufacturer of battery-powered electric vehicles and E.ON Drive, the eMobility specialist of one of Europe's leading utility companies, announced their cooperation to equip VinFast locations with a charging infrastructure in Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

Neil Fong appointed as BurdaPrincipal Investments Managing Director in Asia

Neil Fong has been appointed Managing Director in Asia for BurdaPrincipal Investments (BPI). In his new role at Hubert Burda Media´s international growth capital arm, Neil will continue to expand the investment activities in the region and drive further growth.

Moonfare caps Series C extension round at about $15M, bringing its Series C funding to $130 million+

Moonfare, a global digital private equity investment platform with its Asia Pacific offices headquartered in Singapore and Hong Kong, has capped the extension of its Series C financing round at about $15 million, achieving a record valuation.

Singapore’s Tazapay raises $16.9M Series A funding led by Sequoia Capital Southeast Asia

Tazapay, a Singapore-based fintech company specialising in cross-border payments, has on Wednesday announced that it has raised $16.9 million in its Series A funding round. Sequoia Capital Southeast Asia led the round, with EscapeVelocity (escp.vc), PayPal Alumni Fund as well as renowned angel investor Gokul Rajaram joining as new investors.

India’s Turno raises $13.8M funding co-led by B Capital and Quona Capital

Turno, an India-based platform for commercial electric vehicle (EV) distribution and financing, has on Wednesday announced a $13.8 million Series A funding as it scales across the country and plans to build proprietary battery technology.

Thailand’s Ooca closes Series A investment deal with BDMS

Ooca, a Thailand-based mental health telemedicine application, has closed its Series A funding deal with Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PLC (BDMS). BDMS and Ooca aim to make mental health care easily accessible, change people’s attitudes towards mental health to regard it as a normal matter, and leverage Thailand’s public health standards in order to…

Grab Indonesia inks partnership with SRCIS for digital services

Continuing Grab’s long-term commitment in accelerating the digitalization for local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Grab Indonesia inked a partnership with PT SRC Indonesia Sembilan (SRCIS).

GoTo announces new leadership structure as it strengthens corporate governance and operational efficiency

PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo) has on Wednesday unveiled a strengthened GoTo Group leadership team, as the company continues to focus on enhancing corporate governance as well as faster and more efficient execution to drive the business towards profitability.

Malaysia’s Capital A introduces new AI-powered ‘Ask Bo’ chatbot

Capital A Berhad, the parent company of Asia’s leading low-cost carrier, AirAsia, has on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to transparent communications and better customer experience for all of its guests, as part of its vision to become the most communicative, responsive and answerable brand in the region.