Yimie Yong
A closer look at how Futu’s Moomoo disrupts stock brokerage industry in Malaysia [Q&A]
Moomoo’s entry to Malaysia also came after it had become one of the top investment apps in neighbouring Singapore. One in three Singaporeans now use Moomoo to invest, information from its website showed.
Malaysia’s digital bank GXBank introduces new products & tech startup accelerator program
The event also saw the launch of TeXnovasi, a collaborative effort between GXBank and Grab Malaysia, and supported by Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), MYStartup and 1337 Ventures which aims to build an inclusive and sustainable tech-based entrepreneurship ecosystem in Malaysia.
Sunway iLabs & JETRO KL: five years of cross-border innovation for a sustainable future
This year, the Sunway iLabs–JETRO Green Transformation Accelerator (GXA) Program focuses on sustainability. The program provides startups an engaging platform to be immersed in the Malaysian business ecosystem, collaborating with Sunway Group and its business partners.
Indonesia’s GoTo achieves positive Adjusted EBITDA
GoTo expects to capture additional growth in broad user demographics in its core On-Demand Services and Financial Technology segments more cost-effectively across the expansive Indonesian market by leveraging its unique ecosystem that spans the full range of consumer spending.
[Discover Vietnam Tech] Recent interest by Big Tech provide great opportunity for Vietnam, says Touchstone Partners ex-Venture Partner Bobby Liu
In the interview, Touchstone Partners ex-Venture Partner Bobby Liu shared the opportunities and challenges, the funding environment, emerging trends in the tech ecosystem in Vietnam, among others.
MAS announces establishment of Global Finance & Technology Network for next phase of FinTech growth
MAS announced Wednesday the establishment of the Global Finance &Technology Network (GFTN) to further strengthen Singapore as a global FinTech hub and enhance global connectivity for impactful innovation in financial services.
Vietnam’s Coolmate bags $6M Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India
The investment will accelerate Coolmate's international expansion, product innovation and omnichannel retail presence across Southeast Asia.
NUS & NTU to launch $37.8M startup incubator program
The new program will be a comprehensive incubator program designed to bridge the gap between scientific research and market application. It will support startup teams by helping them refine their initial ideas, validate market needs, and design robust business models through a structured program framework.
MDEC establishes strategic partnerships with Singapore’s Ascent & Indonesia’s Central Capital Ventura with $45M capital investment
The combined funding will be instrumental in fostering the growth of Malaysian startups, particularly in line with Malaysia’s KL20 initiatives, and reinforcing our country’s position as a key player in the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem.
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.
