Yimie Yong

Brazil’s payment platform EBANX eyes opportunities in emerging markets globally [Q&A]

Earlier this month, EBANX has been granted in-principle approval for a major payment institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

TikTok releases What’s Next 2025 Trend Report

As TikTok has become a go-to platform for trusted insights, brands are discovering the value of collaborating with diverse creators—from low-key reviewers to dynamic personalities—through TikTok’s Creator Marketplace.

Kredivo Group acquires Indonesia’s earned wage access platform GajiGesa

This acquisition will mark Kredivo Group’s entry into the fast growing EWA market, and is in line with the group’s mission of providing fast, affordable and widely accessible financial services to its customers. Post-acquisition completion, GajiGesa will continue operating under its own brand, as a new business unit under Kredivo Group.

Indonesia says Apple should soon be able to sell iPhone 16s – report

Apple will soon obtain a local content certificate, which is needed for sales of the handset to be permitted.

Malaysia’s telco Axiata says “in talks” with potential new shareholder for fintech arm Boost – report

The deal is still pending regulatory approval, and Axiata is not able to disclose the name of the new investor, group chief executive officer and managing director Vivek Sood said.

SoftBank, Temasek among eFishery investors facing near wipeout – report

None of eFishery’s PondTag sensors that were supposed to help remotely judge water quality and automate fish and shrimp feeders had been deployed. The limited data collection meant fish feed predictions were wrong almost half the time, the document said.

PDD’s Temu partners Atome for flexible payment checkout in Malaysia

This enables Malaysian customers to enjoy interest-free instalment payment options when shopping for a wide range of products on Temu's platform.

“Pabili po ng Cadbury?” Pinoys turn to sari-sari stores for premium chocolates during Valentine’s Day – Packworks study

According to Packworks’ data of sari-sari store sales transactions, Toblerone enjoyed nearly a 3,000 percent spike in sales between Feb 13 and 15, compared to the same days in other months. Meanwhile, Cadbury saw approximately a 500 percent increase in sales for the same periods.

Indonesia launches sovereign wealth fund Danantara – report

The sovereign wealth fund is seen as the latest initiative by Prabowo to deliver on his ambitious economic growth target of 8 percent within his first term.

Draper Dragon sees most opportunities in PayFi, ZK solutions & GameFi within Web3 sphere [Q&A]

Draper Dragon is headquartered in Silicon Valley and have management and consulting offices in Shanghai, China. As a member of the Draper Venture Network, it draws upon the substantial resources and capabilities developed over two decades of venture capital investing