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NUS Enterprise launches $7.48M fund to boost deep tech innovation and venture ecosystem in Singapore
NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), has on Monday launched SGD 20 million ($7.48 million) fund to grow Singapore’s deep tech innovation and venture ecosystem.
Malaysia’s TalentCorp allocates $6.36M for internship matching grant for SMEs and start-ups
Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp), an agency mandated by Malaysian government to drive Malaysia’s talent strategy, has allocated MYR 30 million ($6.36 million) for internship matching grant for Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups.
Huawei partners EVe to support growing EV charging needs in Singapore
Huawei, a China-based information and communication technology (ICT) provider, and Singapore’s EV-Electric (EVe) Charging Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA), have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate collaboration in several key areas to meet Singapore’s growing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging…
Japan’s Sumitomo Life completes Singlife acquisition
Singapore insurer Singapore Life Holdings Pte Ltd (Singlife) announced Monday that it has become a fully owned subsidiary of Japan-based Sumitomo Life Insurance Company (Sumitomo Life).
IFC report urges FinTech firms to target women customers in emerging markets for financial inclusion
The survey findings also show that women still make up a minority of FinTech portfolios, with 63 percent of the lending-focused FinTech firms reporting that women-owned small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) make up less than a quarter of their portfolio.
VinFast Founder launches global EV charging stations company V-Green
Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of Vingroup Corporation and Founder of VinFast, has announced the establishment of V-Green Global Charging Station Development Company (V-Green).
Penjana Kapital and Proficeo’s Soonicorn Collective selects 18 pioneer members in Malaysia
Proficeo Consultants Sdn Bhd (Proficeo) in partnership with Penjana Kapital Sdn Bhd (Penjana), has on Monday announced the selection of the pioneer group of 18 Founders for the Soonicorn Collective.
Malaysia’s iMotorbike launches new showroom; partners STDC to empower the state youth
Malaysia-based motorcycle platform for buying and selling pre-owned motorcycles iMotorbike has launches three-storey grand Glenmarie showroom and forged partnership with Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC) to empower the state youth.
Vietnam’s VinFast expands to African market via partnership with Ghana’s Jospong
Vietnamese automaker VinFast Auto has signed a distribution agreement with Jospong Group of Companies, Ghana's leading multi-industry conglomerate, in Ghana and West African market. This deal marks the Vietnamese electric vehicle pioneer's initial foray into the African market, solidifying its position as a frontrunner in the global shift towards…
EPF commits $53M to catalyzes Malaysian mid-to-growth stage firms
Malaysian pension fund Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has on Monday announced a commitment of up to MYR 250 million ($53 million) aimed at catalyzing mid-to-growth stage companies in Malaysia through its partnership with Gobi Partners, a pan-Asian venture capital firm with an extensive investing track record.
