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Indonesia’s GoTo expands its sustainability commitments
PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo Group), the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia, announced Friday that it has expanded its ‘Three Zeros’ commitments (Zero Emissions, Zero Waste, Zero Barriers) across its ecosystem, forming a consolidated approach and strategy for the company, united behind common sustainability goals.
PDS Group launches first fully-digital DLT-based digital bond
The Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (‘PDS Group’) announced on Thursday the launch of a fully digitally native bond, issued on a distributed ledger technology (‘DLT’) network powered by Hashstacs Pte Ltd (‘STACS’), a Singapore-headquartered FinTech firm. The digital bond was issued by the Union Bank of the Philippines (‘UnionBank’) for PHP 11.00…
Slash launches the first of its kind venture builder map with over 400 VBs globally
With venture building on a consistent rise, Slash, a boutique venture and tech studio, is coming forward with a new social project - Venture Builder Map. This is the first attempt to create a global interactive directory of all the venture builders.
Feeling ‘super bad’ about economy, Elon Musk wants to cut 10% of Tesla jobs, pauses hiring – report
The message also came two days after the world's richest man told employees to return to the workplace or leave the company.
Indonesia’s Traveloka nears $200M funding after SPAC talks – report
Traveloka had been valued at $3 billion, according to CB Insights, but Bloomberg reported in 2020 that it was seeking funds at a lower valuation.
Shell invests in Malaysia’s smart mobility solution provider ParkEasy
Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd announced Friday that it has agreed to acquire 50 percent shareholding in Pixelbyte Sdn Bhd, the company operating ParkEasy – a mobile application software that not only lets drivers park quickly in shopping malls and other locations, but also the only service in Malaysia to offer a pre-booked slot for electric vehicle (EV)…
FTX launches cryptocurrency service in Japan
FTX Trading Ltd.(FTX), a Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange, announced Thursday that it has launched FTX Japan to service Japanese customers. FTX Japan, operating via FTX Japan K.K. (FTX Japan), is a licensed Japanese crypto-asset exchange services provider and Type 1 Financial Instruments Business license holder.
Most digital banks are not profitable, Simon-Kucher study shows
Simon-Kucher said Thursday that it estimates there are currently close to 400 neobanks around the world, together serving nearly one billion client accounts. However, despite their lofty valuations, it found that only five percent of these challenger banks have managed to reach a breakeven point.
Indonesian agritech startup Eratani gets $1.6M fresh funding led by Trihill Capital
Eratani, an Indonesia-based agri-tech start-up company, said Thursday it has officially received initial funding of 23 billion Rupiah ($1.6 million) from 29 investors led by Trihill Capital, followed by Kenangan Fund and Kopital Network. The fresh funds will be used to build the ecosystem and supply chain; strengthen expansion and penetration throughout…
