Author: TechNode Global Staff

Taiwanese battery-swapping refueling platform Gogoro saw its net loss for the second quarter of 2023 fall to $5.6 million from $121.1 million a year ago. The group registered a revenue of $87.2 million in the second quarter, down 3.8 percent year-over-year but up 0.2 percent year-over-year on a constant currency basis.

Singapore-based digital finance platform Funding Societies said Thursday the firm is streamlining business operations in Indonesia amid global challenges. This exercise has impacted 38 out of 214 people in Indonesia.

ZujuGP, helmed by Singaporean businessman Kiat Lim and fronted by the Portuguese professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched Kickoff by Zuju – a real-time, second-screen fan experience that enables fans to play along during a live football match.

Digital trade is reshaping opportunities for Singaporean businesses in the global economy, said Stripe Friday. Its report found that consumers and businesses are optimistic about the globalized economy, with businesses looking to expand into new international markets, and consumers increasingly willing to purchase cross-border goods and services online.

Binance Labs, the venture capital and incubation arm of Binance, has made a $5 million investment in Curve DAO Token (CRV), an Ethereum-based token that powers the Curve ecosystem. This investment underscores Binance Labs’ commitment to collaborating with Curve and shaping the future of the DeFi sector.

Malaysian clean energy firm Solarvest Holdings Berhad has on Friday established a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Solarvest (Taiwan) Corp Ltd (STCL) in Taipei, Taiwan, with the strategic intent to strengthen its market presence and explore clean energy project opportunities in the country.

Indonesian e-commerce platform Uway has on Thursday announced a new round of financing of $500 million. The firm will utilize this new round of financing to enhance its supply chain technology.

Vietnamese automaker VinFast Auto Ltd. (VinFast) and Black Spade Acquisition Co (Black Spade) have on Thursday announced that their previously announced business combination was approved at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of Black Spade’s shareholders. The business combination is expected to close on August 14, 2023.

International fashion label PHANTACi is entering a revolutionary partnership with Highstreet, the MMORPG and retail-focused metaverse, unveiling a unique region within Highstreet World called “PHANTACi Peninsula.” This exclusive metaverse intends to provide fans with an innovative, interactive experience, acting as a testament to their enduring support of…

Bintang Capital Partners Berhad (Bintang) has announced its investment under its maiden fund, BCP Asia Fund I L.P (BCPAF I) into Singapore-based waste management firm Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Pte Ltd (Blue Planet) to support the continued growth of its sustainable waste management technologies and capabilities.