Author: TechNode Global Staff
Singapore alternative funding startup Jenfi launches in Indonesia
Jenfi, a Singapore-based fintech startup, said Thursday it is expanding its business to Indonesia. The expansion follows its recent series A funding in 2021 and also includes Vietnam.
Alipay+ partners ComfortDelGro for foreign mobile payments in Singapore
ComfortDelGro Taxi and Alipay+ announced Wednesday a partnership that enables mobile payments from Malaysia and South Korea, namely the Touch ‘n Go eWallet and Kakao Pay, to be accepted as cashless payment options in all its Comfort and CityCab taxis. Users of these mobile wallets can pay for the cab fare simply through the wallet apps without the need to…
YAS MicroInsurance and Amodo join forces to enable autonomous insurance on-chain
YAS MicroInsurance (YAS), a Hong Kong-based insurance on blockchain frontier, said Thursday it is joining forces with Amodo, a Croatia-based telematics insurtech company, to deliver autonomous insurance on-chain. This collaboration symbolises the new age of insurance against the backdrop of smart cities.
Carsome launches largest experience center in Malaysia
Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-commerce platform, Carsome, has elevated its hassle-free car buying experience with the launch of Carsome PJ Automall, its biggest experience center to-date in Malaysia and first that comes with electric vehicle charging stations.
Vietnam’s Ancient8 raises $6M from Makers Fund and C2 for GameFi infrastructure
Ancient8, a GameFi infrastructure developer and Vietnam’s largest blockchain gaming guild and community, announced Thursday the completion of a $6 million private round of financing led by Makers Fund and C² Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing and new investors Pantera Capital, 6th Man Ventures, IOSG Ventures, Folius Ventures,…
Malaysia’s iPrice Group lays off 20 percent staff
iPrice Group, a Malaysia-based e-commerce platform helping shoppers find the best deals online, said Wednesday it is laying off 20 percent of its’ staff. The layoffs are part of several measures to focus the business on its core mission “to help people save money” shopping online,
Vietnam’s Appota lands Mirae funding for blockchain initiative
Appota Group, a Vietnam-based digital entertainment firm, announced Wednesday the close of a financing round led by Mirae Asset Venture Investment with participation from other strategic partners. The investment is earmarked for developing the company's blockchain ecosystem based on its 10-year gaming publishing business.
Grab launches mapping service GrabMaps
Singapore-based super app Grab Holdings Limited announced Wednesday the launch of GrabMaps, a new enterprise service that will allow the company to tap into the $1 billion market opportunity in Southeast Asia per year for mapping and location-based services.
Thai Salary Hero raises $2.8M from Global Founders Capital, 500 TukTuks, M Venture Partners
Salary Hero, a Thai-based financial wellbeing platform, announced Wednesday it has raised $2.8 million in funding. Participation in the round included Global Founders Capital, M Venture Partners (MVP), 500 TukTuks, 1982 Ventures, Titan Capital, and multiple high-profile Thai corporates and angel investors. The company will use the capital injection to…
