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Gobi Partners and Cross Capital join forces to boost Japanese investment in Southeast Asia
Gobi Partners, an Asia-focused venture capital firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Japan-based Cross Capital to boost cross-border innovation and enhance the flow of Japanese investments into Southeast Asia’s dynamic startup landscape.
Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast officially delivers VF 5 electric cars in Indonesia
This is the second electric car model VinFast has delivered in Indonesia, reinforcing its mission to make electric vehicles accessible for all and contributing to the green transportation revolution in Indonesia and throughout the region.
MediSun Energy raises $8.75M seed round with Vynn Capital to drive MENA expansion & advance osmotic energy innovation
The funding round, led by Vynn Capital, attracted several new investors, including MOAJ Holding, a Saudi investment company; Frank Phuan; TNB Aura, a Singapore-based venture capital firm participating through its Scout Initiative; and Ciri Ventures, a climate tech-focused venture capital firm.
Yinson GreenTech launches Singapore’s first fully electric hydrofoil vessel
Malaysian green technologies solution provider Yinson GreenTech has unveiled the region's first fully electric hydrofoil vessel, the Hydroglyder, in Singapore.
Singapore’s Toku closes $5M Series A extension round led by Betatron Venture
Toku, a Singapore-based provider of enterprise cloud communications and customer experience solutions, announced Thursday the successful completion of a $5 million Series A extension round led by Betatron Venture Group.
Malaysia’s Petronas, Southeast Asian energy players call for progressive approach to methane emissions reduction
Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), alongside Southeast Asia’s other leading energy companies, have called for progressive approach to methane emissions reduction.
Malaysia’s Gentari inks deal with Perodua for EV charging facilities
Malaysian clean energy company Gentari has inked a deal with automaker Perodua for electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities.
Malaysia’s Theta Edge partners iStream360 to develop AI, blockchain solutions
Malaysia’s information communication and technology (ICT) service provider Theta Edge has teamed up with local data-science company iStream360 to develop, promote, and market transformative artificial intelligence (A.I), blockchain, and advanced system solutions.
Cradle and KLDX team up to introduce alternative fundraising platform for Malaysian startups
Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), the focal agency for Malaysia’s startup ecosystem, has partnered with Kapital DX Sdn Bhd (KLDX), a local digital securities exchange platform, to provide Malaysian startups with an alternative avenue for fundraising.
AppWorks partners with Google Cloud to support next generation of AI & Web3 startups across Greater Southeast Asia
AppWorks has contributed to the success of the frontier startups in Taiwan and Southeast Asia such as 91APP, 17LIVE, ShopBack, Cubo.ai and Instill AI. The partnership with Google Cloud will further support early stage startups as they grow and scale.
