Yimie Yong
Singapore’s used car platform Carro buys 50% stake in Indonesian rental firm MPMRent – report
MPMRent is one of Indonesia's leading car rental firms with a fleet of more than 13,000 cars and provides financing services.
June 7, 2022
Malaysian conglomerate Sunway to launch largest indoor vertical farm in KL city center
The farm is expected to produce at least 13,000 kilograms of "fresh, healthy, and pesticide-free" vegetables per month.
June 6, 2022
News,Transportation,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Feeling ‘super bad’ about economy, Elon Musk wants to cut 10% of Tesla jobs, pauses hiring – report
The message also came two days after the world's richest man told employees to return to the workplace or leave the company.
June 3, 2022
Indonesia’s Traveloka nears $200M funding after SPAC talks – report
Traveloka had been valued at $3 billion, according to CB Insights, but Bloomberg reported in 2020 that it was seeking funds at a lower valuation.
June 3, 2022
Applications are now open for TiE SEA Women’s Pitch Competition 2022
Shortlisted candidates will be judged by a panel of regional VC’s, entrepreneurs, ecosystem leaders and tech corporate executives, and will also get networking opportunities with regional and international VC’s. The top winner of the Southeast Asia start-up founders will be flown to Dubai by TiE for the global finale.
June 3, 2022
News,SEA,Indonesia,Singapore,Malaysia,Philippines
Malaysia’s home services platform Kaodim to cease operations next month
The prolonged COVID lockdowns and their “knock on” effects in the form of operational disruptions, labor shortages and higher running costs have significantly impacted its business and the quality of service.
June 2, 2022
SEA,SaaS,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Thailand,Startup Profiles
Thai startup ZTRUS aims to double revenue as it expands in home country & regionally
ZTRUS hopes to scale in Thailand within two years and shall explore some clients in Southeast Asia.
June 1, 2022
News,Venture Building,Malaysia,Digital Transformation
MRANTI’s Fourth Industrial Revolution Innovation Hub to benefit 1,250 biz owners this year
The 4IR-themed innovation center was one of the government's initiatives to guide entrepreneurs comprehensively from the prototype development process to product commercialization.
May 30, 2022
Malaysia’s Cradle Fund’s outgoing CEO Rafiza Ghazali to lead KAF-led digital Islamic bank
Rafiza will initially be joining KAF Investment Bank as part of the digital bank project team pending the incorporation process of the digital bank entity, KAF Investment Bank said.
May 24, 2022
Amazon launches infrastructure region in Taiwan
June 9, 2025
Amazon launches infrastructure region in Taiwan
June 9, 2025