Yimie Yong

NVIDIA-backed MetAI secures $4M seed funding to redefine physical AI training through digital twins

Investors include Addin Ventures, Kenmec Mechanical Engineering, NVIDIA, Solomon Technology, SparkLabs Taiwan, and Upstream Ventures.

E-commerce platform Shopee partners Malaysia’s Takaful IKHLAS to offer Shariah-compliant motor insurance

The latest addition to Shopee’s growing suite of digital insurance and takaful offerings, IKHLAS Private Car Comprehensive Plus Takaful, aims to provide holistic, Shariah compliant motor takaful protection to users.

SEEK announces leadership appointments to drive further growth of Jobstreet in Singapore, Malaysia

SEEK, the parent company of Asia’s online employment marketplaces Jobstreet and Jobsdb, has announced senior leadership changes to support its growth agenda in the region.

From local to global: Venture Spark said it’s Thailand’s Next Big Accelerator

With the backing of prominent partners like InnoSpace Thailand, Venture Spark said it empowers founders to scale their ideas regionally and globally.

Malaysia’s WORQ aims to grow total co-working space to 450,000 sq ft by 2025

WORQ is an award-winning productivity community and flexible workspace provider founded in 2017, in Kuala Lumpur. WORQ’s investors include Cradle Fund, an agency under the Malaysian Ministry of Finance; Philip Capital, an integrated Asian financial house with a global presence; SMG, an investment holding company co-founded by the founding partner of Jungle…

EV battery maker CATL poised to pick banks for $5B Hong Kong share sale – report

CATL, based in southeast China’s Fujian province and a major supplier to Tesla Inc, trades on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

KAF-Carsome consortium’s KAF Digital Bank receives license approval to commence operations

The operating entity, which is now formally known as KAF Digital Bank, seeks to deliver a robust and resilient banking infrastructure that underpins the trust and expectations from Malaysians.

Largest Philippine fintech company GCash said to pick banks for IPO – report

GCash has selected JPMorgan Chase & Co, Morgan Stanley and UBS Group AG to work on the potential share sale, the people reportedly said. Other banks that may also help to arrange a deal.

Calling APAC Startups: Third edition of PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator Program opens applications for sustainability innovators

PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator Program aims to collaborate with startups working to advance breakthrough innovations across the circular economy, climate action and sustainable agriculture.

Malaysia’s 1337 Ventures: outlook for Malaysia’s tech ecosystem in 2025 is incredibly promising

"The outlook for Malaysia’s tech ecosystem in 2025 is incredibly promising. We’re witnessing stronger collaborations between startups, corporates, and accelerators, paving the way for greater innovation and growth. With rising attention on key sectors like fintech, healthtech, and AI, Malaysia is poised to elevate its global competitiveness and establish…