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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.

Singapore’s GIC invests in Aichi logistics facility developed by Daiwa House Industry

GIC, a Singapore-based investment firm, has announced that it will acquire a logistics facility in Yatomi city, part of the Greater Nagoya metropolitan area.

India’s o9 Solutions raises $116M investment at $3.7B valuation

o9 Solutions, an India-based enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) software platform provider has on Wednesday announced that its existing investors, led by General Atlantic’s BeyondNetZero, have invested an additional $116 million in the company.

Shinhan Bank, SCB TechX, other financial institutions complete stablecoin remittances pilot on Hedera

South Korean bank Shinhan Bank, Siam Commercial Bank's technology innovation business unit SCB TechX, and the largest financial institution in Taiwan have on Tuesday announced the successful completion of a stablecoin remittance proof-of-concept (PoC) pilot.

KKR leads $190M Series C round in South Korean online fashion platform MUSINSA

MUSINSA, an online fashion platform in South Korea, has raised $190 million in Series C fundraise led by KKR, a global investment firm. The round also saw participation from Wellington Management, one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms.