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HubSpot : more than half of marketers in Singapore are using generative AI tools to develop more relatable, better-performing content

To better engage customers on social media platforms, more than half of marketers in Singapore are using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to develop more relatable, better-performing content, HubSpot said in a statement on Thursday.

PRO-NET obtains $42M financing to support green mobility and smart electric vehicles trading in Malaysia

Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET), a wholly owned subsidiary of Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd, announced Thursday it has obtained MYR 200 million ($42.19 million) in financing from CIMB Bank Berhad (CIMB) for the funding of its green mobility initiative and the import and distribution of the smart #1 premium electric vehicles (EV) in…

Igloo partners with Tokopedia to extend insurance protection in Indonesia

Singapore-based insurtech firm Igloo has on Wednesday announced its partnership with one of Indonesia’s unicorns and leading e-commerce companies, Tokopedia, to make purchase protection products more accessible and convenient for consumers.

SC Ventures partners NEXT176 to launch wealth platform

SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, and NEXT176, the venture building and investment arm of Old Mutual, a Pan-African financial services group, have joined forces to launch an inclusive financial wellness platform.

India’s SingleInterface raises $30M in funding led by Asia Partners

SingleInterface, an India-based software as a service (SaaS) startup, has on Wednesday announced a $30 million financing in its first ever external fundraising round.The firm said in a statement that Asia Partners, a Singapore-headquartered growth equity investment firm, led the round.

Thailand’s HD secures $5.6M in Series A funding led by SBI Ven Capital

HD, a Thailand-based healthcare and surgery marketplace, has announced the completion of a $5.6 million Series A funding round. This significant round was led by SBI Ven Capital, a subsidiary of the renowned Japanese Internet-based financial giant, SBI Group, through its joint fund with Kyobo Securities from South Korea and NTU Singapore’s NTUitive.

Shopee doubles down on operational and logistics investments in Malaysia

Shopee, the Singapore-based e-commerce platform, is doubling down on operational and logistics investments in Malaysia as it maintains its #1 marketplace position by average monthly active users and total time spent in-app.

Moneybees partners Tambunting Kahera ng Bayan to bring crypto services to Forbes Park Makati and 97 branches in the Philippines

Philippine over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency exchange Moneybees and pawnshop conglomerate Tambunting Kahera ng Bayan have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving access to financial services for crypto enthusiasts, particularly in Forbes Park in Makati and rural and remote areas nationwide.

Singapore climate tech startup WasteX gets $450,000 from P4G Partnerships

WasteX, a Singapore-based climate tech company operating in Indonesia and the Philippines, has secured $450,000 in funds from P4G Partnerships, an initiative that helps businesses working on climate mitigation and adaptation solutions in food, water, and energy.

GDS enters Japan in partnership with Gaw Capital to build 40MW Tokyo project

GDS, a developer and operator of high-performance data centers in Asia, and Gaw Capital Partners, a private equity fund management firm, have on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership to build a 40 megawatts (MW) data center campus in Tokyo, Japan.