Author: TechNode Global Staff

E-ConomySEA 2024 report: Malaysia’s digital economy to hit $31B in 2024

Malaysia's digital economy is poised to reach $31 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, an increase of 16% from 2023 according to the latest e-Conomy SEA 2024 report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.

Shopify partners GDEX to enhance online commerce experience for Malaysian retail businesses

Global commerce technology company Shopify Inc. and Malaysian logistics and technology solutions provider GDEX Berhad (GDEX) are teaming up to help Malaysian retail businesses enhance their online commerce experience and expand market reach.

Mocaverse partners with SK Planet to co-develop Web3-enabled experiences with Realm SDK and MOCA Coin

Animoca Brands' subsidiary Mocaverse has partnered with South Korea's information and communications technology platform SK Planet to co-develop Web3-enabled experiences with Realm SDK and MOCA Coin.

Gobi Partners and Cross Capital join forces to boost Japanese investment in Southeast Asia

Gobi Partners, an Asia-focused venture capital firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Japan-based Cross Capital to boost cross-border innovation and enhance the flow of Japanese investments into Southeast Asia’s dynamic startup landscape.

Yinson GreenTech launches Singapore’s first fully electric hydrofoil vessel

Malaysian green technologies solution provider Yinson GreenTech has unveiled the region's first fully electric hydrofoil vessel, the Hydroglyder, in Singapore.

Singapore’s Toku closes $5M Series A extension round led by Betatron Venture

Toku, a Singapore-based provider of enterprise cloud communications and customer experience solutions, announced Thursday the successful completion of a $5 million Series A extension round led by Betatron Venture Group.

Malaysia’s Petronas, Southeast Asian energy players call for progressive approach to methane emissions reduction

Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), alongside Southeast Asia’s other leading energy companies, have called for progressive approach to methane emissions reduction.

Malaysia’s Gentari inks deal with Perodua for EV charging facilities

Malaysian clean energy company Gentari has inked a deal with automaker Perodua for electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities.

Malaysia’s Theta Edge partners iStream360 to develop AI, blockchain solutions

Malaysia’s information communication and technology (ICT) service provider Theta Edge has teamed up with local data-science company iStream360 to develop, promote, and market transformative artificial intelligence (A.I), blockchain, and advanced system solutions.

Cradle and KLDX team up to introduce alternative fundraising platform for Malaysian startups

Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), the focal agency for Malaysia’s startup ecosystem, has partnered with Kapital DX Sdn Bhd (KLDX), a local digital securities exchange platform, to provide Malaysian startups with an alternative avenue for fundraising.