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Scaler acquires Delhi-based education platform Pepcoding
Scaler, an India-based tech education startups, has on Wednesday announced the acquisition of a Delhi-based education platform, Pepcoding, for an undisclosed amount to strengthen Scaler's business ecosystem.
Maybank launches cross-border QR payment service for Malaysians travelling abroad and tourists visiting Malaysia
Malaysian largest lender Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) said Tuesday it has recently launched its cross-border QR payment service for Maybank customers travelling to Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand as they can now make cashless and instant payment transactions via the MAE app.
Manis Leting and Triphie tops the 1337 Ventures’ Alpha Startups™ Pre-Accelerator
Malaysian food tech firm Manis Leting and trip planning platform Triphie have topped the 1337 Ventures’ Alpha Startups™ Pre-Accelerator program.
ORIGIN Conference: Next Generation: Different Breeds of Unicorns
The panelist first discussed about what are the key ingredients needed to build a successful startup in modern Southeast Asia. They also shared their company's strategies and plans, and the latest trends in their respective industries, among other issues.
BYD outbids Tesla to power Indonesian Blue Bird taxis – report
Bluebird is committed to using 10 percent of electric vehicles by 2030, according to its latest annual report.
Indonesia’s Ringkas raises $3.5M in seed round co-led by East Ventures and Crestone Venture Capital
Ringkas, an Indonesia-based digital mortgage platform, announced Wednesday it has secured a US$3.5 million in seed round co-led by East Ventures and Crestone Venture Capital. Other investors that participated include 500 Global, Teja Ventures, Orvel Ventures, Hustle Fund, and others.
Singapore’s MPFunds secures $1.1M in Pre-Seed funding to scale and expand into wider APAC region
Singapore-based funded trader program MPFunds, has announced a successful pre-seed funding round amounting to SGD 1.5 million ($1.11 million) secured from a prominent Singaporean angel investor from the region’s software and information technology (IT) industry.
Anthill Ventures invites applications for Lumos Health program to support disruptive HealthTech startups in India
Anthill Ventures, an India-based venture capital firm and speed-scaling ecosystem, has on Thursday announced the launch of a new cohort for its Lumos Health program, which is designed for startups with disruptive solutions and health technologies.
Tourists can now use AlipayHK, Kakao Pay, Touch ‘n Go, Alipay China in Thailand
Ant Group, the Chinese operator of Alipay+, the global cross-border digital payments and marketing solution, has on Monday announced that a total of four mobile wallets are now accepted in Thailand. These include AlipayHK (Hong Kong SAR), Kakao Pay (South Korea), Touch ‘n Go eWallet (Malaysia) and Alipay (Chinese mainland), which has been accepted by Thai…
Stockbit and Fullerton Fund Management forge strategic partnership and acquire PT Ayers Asia Asset Management
Indonesia-based digital investing platform PT Stockbit Investa Bersama (Stockbit) and Singapore-headquartered investment firm Fullerton Fund Management Company Ltd (Fullerton), have entered into a strategic partnership to address the wealth management needs of Indonesian investors.
