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Remote, Nium Join forces to power global workforces with real-time cross-border payments

Remote, the global human resource (HR) platform for distributed companies, has selected Nium, the Singapore-based real-time cross-border payments platform, to enhance its international payroll capabilities.

Hong Kong’s Hex Trust secures additional VASP license from Dubai

The Hex Trust Group, a Hong Kong-based provider of digital asset solutions for institutional finance, protocols, foundations, and the Web3 ecosystem, has secured an additional Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai.

Autodesk : Singapore’s construction industry set to accelerate digital transformation with AI viewed as an essential growth driver

Singapore construction companies are planning to expand their use of digital technologies and are investing more than 20 percent of their expenditure into these digitalization efforts, a report said Tuesday.

Tech Data acquires IT security marketplace in ANZ Orca Tech

Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, has on Monday announced its acquisition of Orca Technology Pty Ltd (Orca Tech), an independent value-added distributor focused on the information technology (IT) security marketplace in Australia & New Zealand (ANZ).

Singapore’s iPiD closes oversubscribed $5.3M Pre-Series A round

International Payment Identity (iPiD), a Singapore-based fintech firm, announced Wednesday it has secured $5.3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. This oversubscribed round was led by early stage tech-focused venture capital firm, Monk’s Hill Ventures.

Malaysia targets development of hydrogen energy-based ecosystem by 2030, says science minister

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang said the development will focus on the manufacturing process and energy production on a large scale, while also being able to accommodate general demand.

Gogoro partners Terpel to launch two-wheel battery swapping and Smartscooters in Colombia

Taiwanese battery swapping platform Gogoro has partnered Colombian fuel and lubes company Terpel to launch Gogoro’s battery swapping in Bogota Colombia through the Terpel Voltex brand.

HubSpot Study: startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia and India show signs of maturity

Despite current global economic headwinds and private funding in the region declining to its lowest levels in six years, the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia and India remains resilient, demonstrating significant signs of maturity, a study showed Tuesday.

Senang.io partners GoodTech to offer loan protection insurance product in the Philippines

Senangdali, a subsidiary of Malaysian Insure-Tech Senang.io, has partnered with Philippine fintech firm GoodTech, to offer loan protection insurance product specifically designed for rural banks in the Philippines, underwritten by local insurance providers.

Animoca Brands, EVG strengthen strategic partnership with cross-investment

Animoca Brands Corporation Limited (Animoca Brands), a Hong Kong-based Web3 firm, announced Monday a strategic partnership with Web3 venture builder Everest Ventures Group (EVG) that includes cross-investments in each other’s projects.