Yimie Yong

Vietnam’s PangoCDP secures $1.5M seed funding led by Kairous Capital to revolutionize business-consumer connections via social chat apps

With this new investment, PangoCDP plans to accelerate its product development, enhance its platform's capabilities, and expand its market reach. The funding will also be instrumental in scaling the team and forging new strategic partnerships.

HKSTP leads delegation of 25 Hong Kong tech ventures to Middle East Market at Saudi Arabia’s FII8

Earlier this month, the Future Investment Institute published the white paper “Hong Kong’s Dual Focus on Sustainable Investment and Green Innovation” written by HKSTP. It highlights the city's robust efforts in enhancing its green finance ecosystem.

UK-based Loqate partners with GrabMaps to enhance location data capabilities in Southeast Asia

The partnership accelerates Loqate’s expansion in Southeast Asia and enables businesses to improve data accuracy, ensure delivery success and provide exceptional customer experience with GrabMaps’ extensive location data.

Gobi Dana Impak Ventures invests in Malaysia’s fintech firm DCAP

This investment, made through the Gobi Dana Impak Ventures (GDIV) fund backed by Khazanah Nasional Berhad, aligns with Khazanah’s Dana Impak mandate. Gobi’s investment will help DCAP accelerate its mission to provide equitable financial solutions to marginalised communities across Malaysia.

US-based cybersecurity firm Armis raises $200M at $4.2B valuation, eyes IPO

Armis’ latest funding round was led by both top-tier investors General Catalyst and Alkeon Capital, along with existing investors Brookfield Growth and Georgian.

AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance launches in Malaysia to stimulate tech talent ecosystem

In collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the Tech Alliance aims to modernize tech programs of study at Malaysian higher education institutions, connect learners to in-demand tech jobs, and support the development of a highly-skilled tech workforce.

Global VC investment falls to lowest level in nearly 7 years as number of $1B+ deals falters – KPMG report

In Asia, VC investment fell from $18.5 billion to $15.6 billion quarter-over-quarter, while in Europe it dropped from $17.9 billion to $12.5 billion.

Vietnam EV maker VinFast officially launches in the Middle East

The VF 8 model will be sold in the Middle Eastern market.

Vietnam’s Vingroup launches VinVentures capital fund with AUM of $150M

The primary investment focus of VinVentures includes Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semiconductors, and Cloud Computing, as well as other high-tech products.

Malaysia’s Khazanah launches Jelawang Capital as national fund-of-funds to boost VC ecosystem

Jelawang Capital will be led by Bryan Lim as its Chief Executive Officer, who is also Khazanah’s Head of Dana Impak.