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News,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,Asia
Toyoda Gosei acquires stake in EV Motors Japan
Japan-based automotive components manufacturer Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. has acquired a stake in EV Motors Japan Co., Ltd. (EVM-J), a startup engaged in the development and sales of commercial electric vehicles such as trucks and buses.
December 23, 2024
News,Asia,Singapore,Telecommunications
Travel Alliance partners Grab, Trip.com for cross-border telco rewards program
The Travel Alliance, comprising Singtel, AIS, Globe, HKT, Optus, Taiwan Mobile and Telkomsel, has on Friday announced strategic partnerships with ride-hailing, delivery, and travel brands Grab and Trip.com for cross-border telco rewards program.
December 20, 2024
News,Media / Streaming,Malaysia
Catcha Digital acquires 60 percent stake in Drive 2 Digital for $3.59 million
Malaysian digital media firm Catcha Digital Berhad has on Friday announced that it has acquired a 60 percent interest in Drive 2 Digital Sdn Bhd (D2D) for a cash consideration of MYR 16.2 million ($3.59 million) to strengthen its position in automotive digital media.
December 20, 2024
News,Blockchain / Crypto,Singapore
Singapore’s Crypto.com renews partnership with Formula 1 to 2030
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company Crypto.com has on Thursday announced that it is extending its relationship with Formula 1® to 2030.
December 20, 2024
News,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,Philippines
Mober, BDO sign commercial EV fleet financing in the Philippines to boost green logistics
Mober, the Philippines-based green logistics firm, has partnered with Philippine bank BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) to finance the acquisition of 60 new electric vehicle (EV) trucks.
December 20, 2024
Singapore’s bolttech raises over $100M in Series C funding round funding led by Dragon Fund
Bolttech, the Singapore-based insurtech, has raises over $100 million in Series C funding round funding led by Dragon Fund by Liquidity and MUFG.
December 20, 2024
News,SEA,Venture Building,Malaysia
Malaysia launches ASEAN Startup Initiative
As Malaysia prepares to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, this initiative aligns perfectly with our vision to position ASEAN as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
December 19, 2024
Malaysia’s Catcha Digital acquires 70 percent stake in Tastefully for $1.7M to enter consumer food expo sector
Malaysian digital media firm Catcha Digital Berhad is acquiring a 70 percent equity interest in Tastefully Malaysia Sdn Bhd for a cash consideration of MYR 7.6 million ($1.69 million) to enter consumer food expo sector.
December 19, 2024
Global technology firm Kyndryl opens new office in Malaysia
Kyndryl, the global information technology (IT) infrastructure services provider, has opened its new office in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, on Thursday.
December 19, 2024
News,Digital Transformation,Malaysia
TM, Petronas and Gentari team up to drive digital and sustainable innovation in Malaysia
Malaysian telecommunications firm Telekom Malaysia (TM) has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) through its digital arm Petronas Digital Sdn Bhd (PDSB), and clean energy arm Gentari Sdn Bhd, to drive growth in digital transformation and sustainable innovation.
December 19, 2024
1337 Ventures invests in Malaysian fintech firm Finory
March 11, 2025
1337 Ventures invests in Malaysian fintech firm Finory
March 11, 2025