Author: TechNode Global Staff

Singapore’s Toku announces Series A extension to $10M as it accelerates APAC growth

Toku, a Singapore-based dedicated cloud communications provider, announced Wednesday a $5 million extension of its Series A round, bringing its total funding to $10 million.The extended round was co-led by Delivery Hero Ventures and Malaysia's OSK Ventures International with participation from Betatron Venture Group.

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Singapore top trade associations launch new sustainability alliance

Top trade associations in Singapore namely the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI), the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS), and the premier trade association for the tech industries in Singapore, SGTech, through a memorandum of understanding launched a new sustainability alliance.

Singapore’s Gigacover doubles down on transportation and logistics amidst profitability

Singapore-based insurtech Gigacover has bolstered performance through recently-inked partnerships with leading insurance brokerage firm, ComfortDelGro Insurance Brokers, and leading smart logistics platform, Zeek.

Cityneon secures $106M investment from 65 Equity Partners

Cityneon Holdings, a Singapore-based entertainment firm that provides immersive experiences, has raised S$150 million ($106.26 million) funding from 65 Equity Partners, an independently managed investment firm wholly-owned by Temasek Holdings.

Mighty Jaxx extends brand presence into the metaverse with Spooky season

Mighty Jaxx, a Singapore-based integrated future culture platform that designs and produces digital and phygital collectibles, announced Wednesday its first IP collaboration into the metaverse with MightyVerse Presents: Spooky Season.

ScaleUp Malaysia partners Profiiceo to launch 100 Soonicorns

ScaleUp Accelerator Sdn Bhd (ScaleUp Malaysia) and Proficeo Consultants Sdn Bhd (Profiiceo) have joined forces to launch 100 Soonicorns, a programme designed to groom the next Unicorns of Malaysia.

Singaporean gaming blockchain Oasys launches on Mainnet

Oasys, a Singapore-based EVM-compatible, multi-layered blockchain built by gamers for gamers, announced Tuesday its plans to fully launch its Mainnet. The announcement follows an extensive year of partnership-building, which saw 21 top-tier initial validators pledging their support to Oasys, including a wide range of established gaming giants such as Square…

Indonesia’s YOUVIT raises $6M Series B funding led by Unilever Ventures

YOUVIT, an Indonesia-based new generation vitamin brand, announced that it has raised $6 million in a growth funding round. Unilever Ventures is the lead investor of its latest Series B funding round, along with participation from existing investor DSG Consumer Partners and several other new investors.

Singapore’s AWST raises $1.7M funding led by East Ventures

Singapore-based Web3 company AWST which officially launches on 25 October, has raised up to $ 1.7 million in funding led by East Ventures, with participation from 500 Global and Antler.

ADB leads $135M climate financing package to support electric mobility in Vietnam

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) mobilized a $135 million climate financing package for VinFast Trading and Production Joint Stock Company (VinFast) for manufacturing Vietnam’s first fully-electric public transport bus fleet and first national electric vehicle (EV) charging network.