TechNode Global Staff
Australia to explore use cases for central bank digital currency
The Reserve Bank of Australia is collaborating with the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) on a research project to explore use cases for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Australia.
Crypto.com secures operating licenses in South Korea
Crypto.com, the world’s fastest growing cryptocurrency platform, announced Monday it has secured Electronic Financial Transaction Act and Virtual Asset Service Provider registration in South Korea by acquiring payment service provider ‘PnLink Co., Ltd.’ and virtual asset service provider ‘OK-BIT Co., Ltd.’.
Yinson signs MOU with GoCar to provide charge EV solutions and services to GoCar users
Yinson GreenTech (YGT), the green technologies division of Yinson Holdings Berhad, through its joint venture company Green EV Charge Sdn Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with GoCar Mobility Sdn Bhd (GoCar) to provide charging infrastructure facilities and solutions, along with customer care services to GoCar users.
India’s upGrad closes investment round of $210M
UpGrad, an India-based higher EdTech major has on Monday announced a fresh round of $210 million fundraise from marquee investors and family offices who join the company cap-table. This round has witnessed participation from ETS Global, Bodhi Tree , Singapore's Kaizen Management Advisors Pvt. Ltd, Family office of Bharti Airtel, Narotam Sekhsaria Family…
NTU Singapore and RGE launch $4.4M joint research centre to tackle textile waste
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Royal Golden Eagle (RGE), a global resources-based manufacturing group, on Thursday launched the S$6 million ($4.36 million) joint research centre to accelerate innovation in textile recycling and translate research outcomes into practical solutions that can be deployed in urban settings like…
India’s CredAble raises $9M from Axis Bank and OAKS Asset Management
Indian working platform CredAble said Thursday it has received fresh funding of $9 million via an equity infusion from Axis Bank, India’s third largest private sector bank, and its existing investor OAKS Asset Management. The investment will be used to accelerate its growth plans.
Airasia Super App offers gig riders in Malaysia full-time employment
Airasia Super App, has become the first in Asia to provide gig riders with full-time employment, as part of its commitment in giving them a better working environment and job stability, while enhancing income opportunities for the riders.
US’s DataMesh closes new funding round led by SIG Asia
DataMesh, a United States-based enterprise metaverse platform, announced Thursday it has recently closed a new round of funding led by SIG Asia Investment, LLLP, followed by Singtel Innov8 and Global Brain.
She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition is back
The world’s largest startup competition and accelerator program for women-led and women-impact tech startups has returned for its 8th year, operating in over 60 countries.
India’s Bizongo gets $25M working capital facility from Liquidity Group’s Mars Growth Capital
India-based business to business (B2B) trade enablement giant Bizongo announced Wednesday it has secured a $25 million working capital facility from Liquidity Group’s Mars Growth Capital. With the working capital facility Bizongo will enable businesses across South East Asia to cater to the unprecedented demand.
