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Grayscale Ventures announces the first close of its DevInfra focused micro-fund

Singapore-based venture capital firm Grayscale Ventures has on Monday announced the first close of their DevInfra and software as a service (SaaS) focused Pre-Seed fund.

HashKey gets approval to conduct off-platform virtual asset trading (OTC) in Hong Kong

HashKey Group, a Hong Kong-based digital asset financial services provider in Asia, has announced that it has obtained approval from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) to carry on an off-platform virtual asset trading business out of (OTC) for Hash Blockchain Limited (HBL).

Malaysia’s Aerodyne makes strategic investment in Aiviewgroup in Italy

Aerodyne Group, the Malaysia-based drone solutions provider, announced Monday that it has entered the Italian market through a strategic investment in Aiviewgroup, the drone service provider in Italy, based in Rome.

Petronas FutureTech 3.0 expands to Asia Pacific region

Petronas FutureTech 3.0, an accelerator programme to nurture technology startups, is now open to applicants in the Asia Pacific region, the first time the programme is expanding beyond Malaysian shores.

Indonesia seek to dual list home-grown startups in Hong Kong – report

IDX has proposed to bring its local startups to also list on the bourse operated by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX)

Animoca Brands Japan invests in Taiwanese firm Passion Labs

Animoca Brands Japan, a strategic subsidiary of Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands Corporation Limited (Animoca Brands), has invested in Passion Labs, a platform providing customer experience and community engagement tools to empower users with data ownership and help brands build communities.

Indonesia’s DishServe pivots business model, eyes for profit

DishServe, an Indonesia-based food tech startup, has announced that it is pivoting its business model and is now focusing on the automation of back of house operations for restaurants, cafes and delivery only kitchens.

Grease Monkey Games partners with Mishimoto for Torque Drift 2

Grease Monkey Games, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands, has joined forces with Mishimoto, the leader in car cooling aftermarket parts, for the upcoming Torque Drift 2.

Gaw Capital Partners partners A3 Capital to launch Infinaxis Data Center in Malaysia

Hong Kong-based Real estate private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners announced Thursday that the firm has formed a joint venture platform with Singapore-based real estate investment platform A3 Capital to invest into greenfield and under-performing data centre assets across key markets in the Southeast Asia region.

Vietnam’s FPT Software acquires Intertec International’s IT services division

Vietnam’s technology firm FPT Software, has on Wednesday announced its acquisition of Intertec International’s (Intertec) IT services division, to further strengthen its North American nearshore delivery capabilities.