Yimie Yong
China,FinTech,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Asia,eCommerce,Features
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).
February 27, 2025
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.
February 27, 2025
News,Indonesia,FinTech,Mergers and Acquisitions
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.
February 26, 2025
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.
February 26, 2025
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.
February 26, 2025
News,Singapore,Malaysia,Investments,Venture Capital,SEA,Indonesia
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.
February 26, 2025
News,Digital Transformation,Philippines
“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.
February 25, 2025
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.
February 25, 2025
China,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Web3
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
February 24, 2025