Author: TechNode Global Staff

MAS partners with Google Cloud to advance capabilities in generative AI technology

Singapore’s central bank the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and global cloud computing services provider Google Cloud have on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that are grounded on responsible AI practices.

Apar Technologies boosts AI powered data analytics capabilities with strategic investment in BigTapp Analytics

Apar Technologies, a global software services and consulting company headquartered in Singapore, has on Wednesday announced its strategic investment in BigTapp Analytics, a Singapore-based data analytics services and solutions provider powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

India’s Tan90 raises $1.37M in pre- Series A funding co-led by Blue Ashva Capital and Capital A

Indian cooling solutions company Tan90 has raised a Rs. 11.32 crore ($1.37 million) pre- Series A investment round co-led by Blue Ashva Capital and Capital A. The round also saw participation from 3i Partners and a clutch of angel investors based out of Singapore, the Middle East, and India.

Scaler acquires Delhi-based education platform Pepcoding

Scaler, an India-based tech education startups, has on Wednesday announced the acquisition of a Delhi-based education platform, Pepcoding, for an undisclosed amount to strengthen Scaler's business ecosystem.

Maybank launches cross-border QR payment service for Malaysians travelling abroad and tourists visiting Malaysia

Malaysian largest lender Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) said Tuesday it has recently launched its cross-border QR payment service for Maybank customers travelling to Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand as they can now make cashless and instant payment transactions via the MAE app.

Manis Leting and Triphie tops the 1337 Ventures’ Alpha Startups™ Pre-Accelerator

Malaysian food tech firm Manis Leting and trip planning platform Triphie have topped the 1337 Ventures’ Alpha Startups™ Pre-Accelerator program.

Indonesia’s Ringkas raises $3.5M in seed round co-led by East Ventures and Crestone Venture Capital

Ringkas, an Indonesia-based digital mortgage platform, announced Wednesday it has secured a US$3.5 million in seed round co-led by East Ventures and Crestone Venture Capital. Other investors that participated include 500 Global, Teja Ventures, Orvel Ventures, Hustle Fund, and others.

Singapore’s MPFunds secures $1.1M in Pre-Seed funding to scale and expand into wider APAC region

Singapore-based funded trader program MPFunds, has announced a successful pre-seed funding round amounting to SGD 1.5 million ($1.11 million) secured from a prominent Singaporean angel investor from the region’s software and information technology (IT) industry.

Anthill Ventures invites applications for Lumos Health program to support disruptive HealthTech startups in India

Anthill Ventures, an India-based venture capital firm and speed-scaling ecosystem, has on Thursday announced the launch of a new cohort for its Lumos Health program, which is designed for startups with disruptive solutions and health technologies.

Tourists can now use AlipayHK, Kakao Pay, Touch ‘n Go, Alipay China in Thailand

Ant Group, the Chinese operator of Alipay+, the global cross-border digital payments and marketing solution, has on Monday announced that a total of four mobile wallets are now accepted in Thailand. These include AlipayHK (Hong Kong SAR), Kakao Pay (South Korea), Touch ‘n Go eWallet (Malaysia) and Alipay (Chinese mainland), which has been accepted by Thai…