Yimie Yong

Indonesia’s seaweed startup Banyu raises $1.25M seed round led by Intudo

With this round of financing, Banyu will establish a seedling cultivation laboratory and nursery and grow its farming and exporting operations.

Malaysia’s Vynn Capital to accelerate deployment in 2025

We talked to Victor Chua, Founding & Managing Partner at Vynn Capital to learn more about the Malaysia-headquartered venture capital firm’s achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities in 2025. He also shared his views on the outlook of the tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia for the new year. Vynn Capital is a Southeast Asia-focused early stage venture…

SC Ventures-incubated Dealcierge acquired by Eden Exchange to establish one of the largest M&A marketplace in APAC

The edenX platform brings together the complementary networks, technology, IP, and teams of Eden Exchange and Dealcierge to create an expanded digital and collaborative ecosystem aiming to drive market growth across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and ultimately globally.

Singapore’s Carousell partners GoGoX to launch Carousell Official Delivery for bulky furniture

Introduced in partnership with GoGoX, a logistics tech company in Asia, this enhancement makes buying and selling larger items easy and convenient, particularly during Singapore’s peak demand for preloved furniture in the lead-up to Chinese New Year and Hari Raya

Vietnam’s VinFast officially enters the Indian market

India is also the first market where VinFast has developed a right-hand drive version of the VF 6 and VF 7. These two models are expected to meet the electrification needs of consumers and set a new benchmark in the green transportation industry in India.

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India to focus on maintaining discipline on valuations, working closely with founders in 2025

We talked to Chua Joo Hock, Managing Partner at Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, to learn more about the Singapore-headquartered venture capital firm’s achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities in 2025. He also shared his views on the outlook of the tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia for the new year.

Singapore, Thailand authorities move to block crypto betting site Polymarket – report

Users on social media reported losing access to the site over the weekend.

Indonesia’s AC Ventures to target growth equity in 2025 as new investment area [Q&A]

We talked to Helen Wong, Managing Partner at AC Ventures, to learn more about the Indonesia-headquartered venture capital firm’s achievements in 2024 and its plans and priorities in 2025. She also shared insights on the outlook for the tech ecosystem and Southeast Asia in the new year.

Thailand may allow first bitcoin ETF in bid to boost sector – report

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering allowing individuals and institutions to invest in local bitcoin ETFs, Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon said.

Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use – report

In November last year, Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.