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Malaysia’s Computer Forms partners with Thailand’s Energy Absolute for electric vehicles venture

Malaysia's listed firm Computer Forms (Malaysia) Berhad has partnered Thailand's public listed firm Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (EAPCL) for electric vehicle (EV) joint venture.

Malaysia’s WorqApp raises $1M seed funds to launch super app for effective execution

WorqApp, a Malaysia-based all-in-one platform built for effective enterprise execution, has on Friday announced that it has recently closed a pre seed round of $1 million with Malaysian and foreign investors teaming together.

Singapore’s Creative Technology founder Sim Wong Hoo dies

The company also came into the limelight when Apple Computer and Creative agreed to settle their legal dispute over music player patents for $100 million in 2006.

VinFast partners with Vayyar Imaging to enchance safety and driving experience

Vietnamese car maker VinFast and Israeli semiconductor company Vayyar Imaging have on Thursday announced a partnership to enhance driving experience and safety by integrating in-cabin radar technology to the latest VF 6 and VF 7 models.

Singapore’s Evo Commerce bags $2M Pre-Series A funding backed by GSR Ventures, East Ventures

Singaporean health and wellness brand builder Evo Commerce has on Thursday announced the completion of its recent Pre-Series A funding round of $2 million, backed by GSR Ventures. The funding round saw key investors including 33 Capital, Rainforest Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder JJ Chai, Co-Founder of Wallex Hiro Kiga, Co-Founder of BrideStory Emile…

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Indonesia plans to start crypto exchange in 2023 – report

Crypto assets in the country are currently traded alongside commodity contracts under the supervision of the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency.

Society Pass’s NusaTrip opens regional office in Singapore

NusaTrip, Indonesia's first IATA-certified online travel agency (OTA) and the travel vertical of Society Pass Incorporated (SoPa), has on Wednesday announced the opening of its first regional office in Singapore and first office outside of Indonesia.

MYStartup Accelerator Program Cohort 2 offer funding and opportunities for tech startups

MYStartup is bringing back its exclusive Accelerator Programme to provide a second batch of startups with world-class mentorship, guidance, resources, funding and investment opportunities to help them grow their businesses.

Taiwan’s Profet AI closes $5.6M Series A round to fuel regional expansion and product development

Profet AI, a Taiwan-based developer of auto machine learning solutions, announced Thursday it has raised $5.6 million in a Series A funding round led by Darwin Ventures. Harbinger Venture Capital, Jensen-Capital Management and existing investors Hive Ventures, AUO and SVTI also participated in the round.

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Gojek launches new ride-hailing services in Singapore

Gojek has on Tuesday announced the expansion of its transport offering in Singapore with the scheduled launch of GoCar Kids and GoCar XL Kids, its on-demand service type for those travelling with children aged four to seven years.