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MYStartup launches Pre-Accelerator Cohort 4 with 30 promising startups

MYStartup, in collaboration with WatchTower and Friends, has on Wednesday announced the selection of 30 high-potential startups for the MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Cohort 4.

Moomoo Malaysia enhances global market access with Singapore Exchange (SGX) trading

Trading platform Moomoo Securities Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Moomoo Malaysia) has on Wednesday announced it is enhancing global market access for Malaysian investors with Singapore Exchange (SGX) trading.

Techsauce Global Summit 2024: embracing AI to forge “The World of Tomorrow with AI” elevating Thailand as Southeast Asia’s tech gateway

Techsauce is poised to showcase its potential as the technology ecosystem builder on the international platform by preparing to organize the Techsauce Global Summit in two other major ASEAN countries, Indonesia and Vietnam, both in September and October.

Aprisium raises $7M in Series A funding round led by Deep-Tech Venture Partners and Cocoon Capital

Aprisium, an advanced contaminant detection and monitoring solutions provider based in Singapore, has on Wednesday announced the successful completion of its oversubscribed $7 million Series A funding round.

Taiwan’s BBTruck extends pre-series A funding to over $6M to drive global expansion

BBTruck, a Taiwan-based supply chain and logistics technology firm, has announced the successful closure of its pre-series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $6.5 million.

Malaysia’s KWAP pledges to commit $4.45B to transition assets for sustainability goals

Malaysia-based retirement fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable investment by pledging to increase its focus on transition assets to MYR 20 billion ($4.45 billion).

KPMG: Singapore FinTech deal activity rises amid declining investments in first half

Singapore fintech deal activity rises amid declining investments in the first half of 2024, KPMG said Tuesday. The country's fintech deal count rose by 19 percent to 117 deals in the first half of 2024 from 98 deals in the second half of 2023, but total deal volume fell 34 percent to $522.89 million from $790.10 million amid economic uncertainties.

Revolving Games partners Animoca Brands to develop Node Network to scale gaming ecosystem

Revolving Games, a publisher in decentralized gaming and digital ownership, has on Monday announced a collaboration with Animoca Brands to develop Node Network to scale gaming ecosystem.

Malaysia Debt Ventures appoints Rizal Fauzi as its new CEO

Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV), a government-owned entity, has on Tuesday announced the appointment of Rizal Fauzi as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 1, 2024.

IFC allocates $5.32M to support green transition in the Philippines with EU

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will allocate PHP 308 million ($5.31 million) to support green transition in the Philippines with the European Union (EU).